Discover the hidden gems of the Drakensberg

The Royal Natal National Park Drakensberg - in the The Northern Drakensberg was bestowed its regal prefix after the 1947 visit of Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Boasting some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Africa and world-famous, much photographed and painted Amphitheatre - a crescent of 1 000m sheer basalt cliffs in the Northern Drakensberg.
Not only a hikers paradise for any explorer but you can also enhance your Drakensberg adventures and experience rural culture by visiting the eMazizi community in eMazizini Village, where you will be treated to a sample of traditional Zulu beer, which the villagers make themselves. Cultural (traditional singing and dancing) shows are performed to give you a glimpse into how the Zulu people celebrate their heritage.

WOWZULU is a responsible tourism initiative that offers authentic community experiences in eMazizini in the northern Drakensberg. The experiences range from tractor-trailer rides up the mountain, to craft lessons with master craftswomen and guided village walks and immersions.

Finish off your day by visiting the Cathedral Peak Wine Estate and enjoy the scenic beauty of
Cathedral Peak towers out to the west. The Cathedral Peak Estate vineyards are first growth vines.The oldest vines were planted in 2007 with the latest planted in 2012. 11 Sites have been planted to date and a total of 28.9ha of vine is under cultivation.The following varieties are growing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc. Just beyond the vineyards you will see the flat crown trees announcing the transition to the wildlife Area. This consists of 2 game farms with a total of 3,000 ha. The stream and lake form a natural barrier between the vineyards and the game area. Across the dam wall you will encounter over 28 species of game. These range from small duiker to tall giraffe and from nocturnal porcupine and bush-babies to sable and eland.

The game farms are also actively involved with the commercial breeding of threatened and rarer species. At present some 30 sable are in breeding program. This offers an unique opportunity to become intimate with one of the more sought after and rarer species of Southern Africa.

The perfect place to unwind after a day filled with adventure and cultural experiences – Believe It!

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