Durban to Champagne Valley, Drakensberg
Drive from Hillcrest, Durban to Monks Cowl area, in the Drakensberg .
16-01-2018
A WEEKEND AWAY AT DRAKENSBERG SUN | MissShaz
Situated 223 km away from Durban, Drakensberg Sun is just one of the many resorts located in the high dramatic landscape of the berg, offering breath taking views and fresh mountain air.
Set in the Cathkin Park area of the central Drakensberg Mountains, the family-friendly Drakensberg Sun Resort brings immediate breathing space and a chance to unwind and is the perfect place from which to explore the region’s many attractions.
Accommodation options at the resort include self-catering chalets and spacious self-catering apartments that have stunning views of the lake and are within proximity to the entertainment area and other amenities. The braai area provides the perfect spot to sit back, relax and take in the berg views.
Staying in the shadow of these mountains there are innumerable hikes that range in skill and fitness requirements throughout the entire Drakensberg , there are also horse trails, canopy tours, white water rafting, abseiling and local arts and crafts. Specifically offered at Drakensberg Sun resort are activities that range from canoeing, sundowner cruises on the lake, tennis, squash, volleyball, as well as spectacular mountain hikes and guided hikes.
If you forget anything behind, there’s no need to fret, the supermarket located at Cedarwood Village Shopping Centre has everything you’ll need including an onsite bakery, with everything being halaal.
You can also visit and explore Drakensberg as a day visitor.
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Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort
Warren Bell, Chair of the Environmental Committee for Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort, gives an overview of the resort's sustainable management plan.
The Drakensberg Experience
The Drakensberg Experience Tourism Association stretches from Estcourt to the Northern Drakensberg. A range of activities can be enjoyed while in this unique but diverse environment and people of all ages, demographics and likes are catered for! A holiday in the Drakensberg will remain memories forever!
Thanks to the following for their contribution to the footage:
Snow: Shane Peel, Sunset: Chris Hearne, Berg hiking: Brad Roodt.
Champagne Castle - Souladventures.wmv
It is said that when two intrepid mountaineers, David Gray and Major Grantham, climbed the peaks directly in front of Cathkin, they were about to celebrate their long haul by popping a bottle of champagne. But as fate would have it, the guide dropped the bottle on a rock -- and in that moment Champagne Castle in the heart of uKaHlamba (Barrier of Spears) was christened.
A photo of Cathkin Peak in the foreground, and Champagne Castle on the left, enveloped in clouds in the background.
Elevation 3,377 m (11,079 ft)
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Drakensberg Ziplines.