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Only an hour from Umsuluzi lies the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, one of South Africa's prime ecotourist destinations and a World Heritage Site.

This awesome mountain range of gigantic peaks and buttresses, towering sandstone cliffs and hidden valleys is home to the black eagle, bearded vulture and the herds of eland, not to mention the many other indigenous plants and animals.

This scenic splendor includes the famous 'Amphitheatre" at Royal Natal and the magnificent Southern Drakensberg scenery at Cobham and Lotheni. However, it is Umsuluzi Riverside Lodge's proximity to the central Drakensberg that allows guests the opportunity to explore this marvelous mountain range. With an average altitude of 3000 meters and a park spanning 243 000 hectares, activities available to guests at Riverside are endless.

The Central Drakensberg offers guests the opportunity to explore one of the richest rock art areas in the world. Over the past 40 years, 30 000 individually painted images in 520 different rock shelters have been recorded. Two prime destinations are the Main Caves Museum at Giants Castle [an easy hours drive from the Lodge] and the Battle Caves at Injisuthi.

Famous for its sheer cliffs, deep valleys and crystal clear rivers, the Drakensberg offers breathtaking hiking trails suitable for the entire family. From the gentle strolls at Monks Cowl [6km] to the thrilling Cathedral Peak trail [10km], that offers experienced hikers the chance to stand on one of the major free standing peaks in the Drakensberg, hiking in the mountains of KwaZulu-Natal is an opportunity not to be missed.

Other Activities include: FLY FISHING - at Kamberg, Injisuthi, Giants Castle, Highmoor and Cobham MOUNTAIN BIKING - at Cathedral Peak

Explore the Ukhahlamba Drankensberg Park with our qualified and experienced guides for an adventure that offers you clean air, beauty and the opportunity to experience one of Kwazulu-Natal's most intriguing offerings.