A guidebook to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The book
describes 75 day walks of between 1km and 26km long, in Royal Natal
National Park, Cathedral Peak, Monk's Cowl, Injisuthi, Giant's Castle,
Highmoor, Kamberg, Lotheni, the Himeville and Underberg districts, plus
Bushman's Nek. Graded from easy to strenuous, the walks take in the
spectacular natural beauty of the area.
Written by a qualified Safari Guide, this book covers 11 areas of the
Maloti-Drakensberg Park. It combines clear route descriptions and maps
with inspirational photographs, alongside lots of information about
local wildlife and the facilities available in each area covered.
This range of huge peaks, towering basalt cliffs, massive sandstone
outcrops and deep gorges forms the core of an area of unlimited
potential for walkers, until recently little known outside South Africa.
The area has a unique geological structure and a fascinating history as
well as a large variety of antelope and other mammals and a regular bird
list of over 200 species.
The Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, have a
spectacular natural beauty. This range of huge peaks, towering basalt
cliffs, massive sandstone outcrops, deep gorges, and crystal-clear
mountain streams forms the core of an area of outstanding walking
potential with something for everyone. The area has a unique geological
structure and a fascinating history. Add to this a large variety of
antelope and other mammals as well as a regular bird list of over 200
species and it's easy to understand why the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
has been designated a World Heritage Site.
- 75 day walks in 11 of the 13 recognised areas
- range from one km to 20km, and from easy to strenuous
- packed with information about the abundant wildlife in the Park
