Royal Natal National Park
Royal Natal National Park - Drakensberg & Surroundings, KwaZulu Natal © Royal Natal National Park
The Amphitheatre is an imposing wall of rock 5 km across and towering nearly 1,000 m above the Tendele Valley below. This well-known landmark creates a majestic backdrop to the park.
South of the Amphitheatre lies the Mont-aux-Sources. At 3,282 m it is one one the highest peaks in Southern Africa, and forms the watershed between the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. As it's name suggests, Mont-aux-Sources is the source of several major river systems, including the Vaal River, which flows to the west, and Tugela River, that flows eastward into Kwazulu Natal. The Tugela Falls, which is the 2nd highest waterfall on Earth, drops nearly 950 m over a series of 5 spectacular cascades through the Tugela Gorge.
Dozens of beautiful trails await the adventurous hiker, not least of which is the challenging 45 km circular hike to the Sentinel, which climbs up to the top of the Amphitheatre by way of chain ladders - not for the feint-hearted.
There are also a number of horse trails that criss-cross through the less vertical regions of the park. Rides can be arranged at the stables at Rugged Glen. The avid angler will enjoy fishing along the banks of the mountain streams or in the dam that provide excellent trout fishing.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT ROYAL NATAL NATIONAL PARK:
- hiking
- trout fishing
- horse trails
- Amphitheatre
- Rugged Glen
- Mont-aux-Sources
- Thukela River
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Mammals: mountain reedbuck, grey rhebuck
Fishing: trout
DIRECTIONS TO ROYAL NATAL:
- 50 km west of Bergville
Accommodation Near Royal Natal National Park:
Accommodation Near Royal Natal National Park
Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Holiday Resort Accommodation in Mont-aux-Sources
7.6km from Royal Natal National ParkThe Cavern is set in a secluded valley beneath the massive sandstone cliffs of the Northern Drakensberg. The thatch accommodation and facilities blend beautifully with the natural surroundings of the area. The Cavern is home to numerous Bushman paintings, …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sungubala Eco Camp
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Mont-aux-Sources
8.9km from Royal Natal National ParkSungubala is an Eco Camp set on a secluded farm in the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve of KwaZulu-Natal. This unique camp has a range of self catering cottages situated in a pristine wilderness area. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Ingwe Cabin
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Little Switzerland
14.6km from Royal Natal National ParkOnly one self catering cabin high up in the mountains on an easy 4x4 track. You are assured privacy in an unspoiled part of the berg. Indigenous forests, cape vulture nesting site, fly fishing, crystal clear streams, rock pools, unsurpassed views …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Little Switzerland
Holiday Resort Accommodation in Little Switzerland
17.4km from Royal Natal National ParkLittle Switzerland really is something special, from the beautifully manicured grounds, to the main building with authentic thatched roofing and local wood framings and furnishings, each with stories of their own. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seletwane Drakensberg Getaway
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Oliviershoek Pass
19.4km from Royal Natal National ParkAccommodation is in two comfortable rooms in the cabin which is environmentally friendly. Power and hot water are derived from a solar generating system and cooking is on clean gas stoves. There are lovely outside lapa's for braai's, one at the ... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Dumbe No. 1
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Oliviershoek Pass
19.9km from Royal Natal National ParkThe living and dining area leading out onto the sundeck offers breathtaking views on the whole valley. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery and crockery with a scullery, gas stove and gas fridge. The bath room is equipped with a gas geyser. ... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Dumbe No. 2, 3, 4 and 5
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Oliviershoek Pass
19.9km from Royal Natal National ParkDumbe- where the Voortrekkers entered Natal on their trek to the Drakensberg - an escarpment of history. This stone and thatch 2-sleeper lodge offers accommodation with breathtaking views of times gone by. (One double bed.) Eskom Power is provided... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
