Top 9 Things to do Adventurous in Drakensberg Region, KwaZulu-Natal

The major portion of the 200-kilometer-long mountain range named the "Barrier of Spears" lies in the kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal.

Itchyfeet is all about paddling white water, climbing rock and hiking the Drakensberg. Whether you are looking for river, rock or mountain knowledge, skills development, some adventure on your breakaway or just plain fun, Itchyfeet makes use of a variety of opportunities, teaching styles and methods to fulfil your needs. We cater for all levels of skill and experience. It does not matter if you are an expert or a complete novice. It is our mission to provide authentic experiences leaving you refreshed, informed, exhilarated and inspired. The white water you will be paddling is proper, testing your nerve and skill. Where else than the Tugela River? Climbing is real, on real rock, with real chalk on your hands, with real rubber on your feet and you are in charge of the belay. And how can you top the Drakensberg? The name says it all! Big, beautiful, spectacular, wild and rugged! If we cannot offer it on these terms we wouldn’t bother in the first place.

We offer comprehensive polo courses, tuition and holidays. Two 5 handicap professional polo players will be your coaches on a course with no more than 6 people per group. We have accommodation for up to 6 people, and offer 3 meals per day. Our facilities include 3 full size boarded polo fields. A selection of over 30 high quality horses; ranging from schoolmasters to high goal ponies.

All Out Adventures , situated in the unspoilt KZN Northern Drakensberg just off the R74, mid way between Joburg and Durban, offers 7 awesome activities at one spectacular venue. Highlights include SA’s fastest Cable Tour, Adventure Quad Trails, 50kms of marked mountain bike trails, and a hair raising 17 meter free fall King Swing accessed by a wooden spiral stair case that snakes 21 meters to the tree tops. The activities are all visible from our coffee shop lawn, so the less adventurous members of the party can kick back with a giant cappuccino and still feel like part of the action. Having said that though, no special skills or fitness are required to participate in the activities, and our professional (and patient!) staff are passionate about sharing these experiences, so there’s really no excuse not to get involved!

Drakensberg Ballooning offers scenic hot air balloon flights over KwaZulu-Natal with panoramic views stretching from the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg to Giants Castle in the Southern Drakensberg.

Dragon Rock Reptile Centre is situated in the heart of the beautiful Drakensberg in Kwazulu Natal. We are a nature and reptile centre. We believe education is the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world around us. That is why we strive to educate people about the animals we have and animals in general. Combining the nature centre with our reptile centre we aim to send people home more aware of their environment.

Enjoy a thrilling downhill descent on a Monster Mountain Scooter. The Scooters are non-motorized, with fat wheels and equipped with disc brakes. You will cross some steep terrain, meander through grasslands and wiz through an indigenous forest. Scootours is family friendly, ages 3-8 can join as passengers. You can book for a Solo ride from age 9 upwards. Enjoy a thrilling downhill descent on a M