Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

Quick Facts

• The Drakensberg Mountains reach their highest peak, Thabana Ntlenyana, at an elevation of 3,482 meters (11,423 feet), making it the tallest mountain in Southern Africa.
• The region is home to over 600 species of plants, including the rare and endangered Drakensberg lily, which blooms between December and March.
• The Drakensberg is renowned for its rock art, with more than 30,000 individual paintings created by the San people, some of which are estimated to be over 4,000 years old.
• The Amphitheatre, a dramatic cliff face stretching approximately 5 kilometers, is one of the most photographed features in the Drakensberg and offers stunning views from its summit.
• The area receives an average annual snowfall of 1 meter (3.3 feet) during winter, making it a popular destination for snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding.

Travel Details

Country

South Africa

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$60-120

Best Time to Visit

Oct–Mar

Current Weather

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15°C/59°F

Partly Cloudy

Currency

R ZAR

Coordinates

-29.3833, 29.5167