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Went hiking in the southern Drakensberg of South Africa. Amazing views of the mountain chain, gorges, rivers and small ponds with crystal clear water. Stayed at Sani Lodge Backpackers, just a few km from the famous Sani Pass, leading up to Lesotho. A perfect place to be, if you like nature - hiking opportunities for everyone, beginners, medium or advanced. 

See more photos and/or read about my time in Drakensberg here: http://www.earthseeing.com/hiking-in-the-drakensberg-mountains/

#drakensberg #africa #southafrica #landscape #hiking
Went hiking in the southern Drakensberg of South Africa. Amazing views of the mountain chain, gorges, rivers and small ponds with crystal clear water. Stayed at Sani Lodge Backpackers, just a few km from the famous Sani Pass, leading up to Lesotho. A perfect place to be, if you like nature - hiking opportunities for everyone, beginners, medium or advanced. 

See more photos and/or read about my time in Drakensberg here: http://www.earthseeing.com/hiking-in-the-drakensberg-mountains/

#drakensberg #africa #southafrica #landscape #hiking
I found a giant turned to stone, while hiking the Gxalingenwa trail in Drakensberg, South Africa.

More info here: http://www.earthseeing.com/hiking-in-the-drakensberg-mountains/

#southafrica #landscape #africa #mountains
Just on the boarder to Lesotho, this cave is well worth the hike.  These parts can get dry during winter so just make sure you know the rivers are flowing or carry water with you.  With a beautiful view of the berg and some amazing rock structures across the boarder, this made for a memorable weekend trip.
Thick clouds floating over the Drakensberg mountains at Sani Pass. This photo was taken on the South African side of Sani Pass.

An amazing landscape which looks a bit desolate and empty, but the rock formations, the trees and the clouds totally makes up for it.

#southafrica #africa #sani #landscape #mountains

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Premier Resort Sani Pass

Premier Resort Sani Pass

3.5 out of 5
Sani Pass Road Himeville KwaZulu-Natal
$100 nightly
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The service from the staff was excellent. The location is great with lots of options for hiking in the beautiful setting. The room is well maintained.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

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ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

4 out of 5
1 Hilton Avenue Hilton KwaZulu-Natal
$107 nightly
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Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3 out of 5
Cnr. Hesketh Drive and New England Rd Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
$48 nightly
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Clean,Comfortable & Centrally located Guesthouse

Clean,Comfortable & Centrally located Guesthouse

Pietermaritzburg KZN
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AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

2 out of 5
AfriCamps at Gowan Balgowan KwaZulu-Natal
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Fairways Self Catering

Fairways Self Catering

3.5 out of 5
Drakensberg Gardens Road Drakensberg Gardens KwaZulu-Natal
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