What to do and see in Drakensberg Region, KwaZulu-Natal: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

October 13, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Discover the best top things to do in Drakensberg Region, South Africa including Drakensberg Boys Choir School, The Himeville Museum, Drakensberg Brewery, River Glen Farm Cheese, Winterton Museum, Underberg Cheesery, Cathedral Peak Wine Estate, Negosie Museum.
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1. Drakensberg Boys Choir School

R600, Cathkin Park 3340 South Africa +27 36 468 1012 [email protected] http://www.dbchoir.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 280 reviews

Drakensberg Boys Choir School

The Drakensberg Boys Choir School is one of the few South African Schools whose fame extends around the world. This school offers a unique educational opportunity for boys; it stimulates their spirit of adventure and exploration in our beautiful surroundings, while nurturing the development of the mind and expression in innate musical talent. Set on a 100Ha estate, the school draws its inspiration from the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal, and is filled with the sound of boys singing, surely one of the purest of musical delights in the world. Don't miss our popular Wednesday concerts at 15h30, every Wednesday during term time!

Reviewed By BarryC429 - Cape Town Central, South Africa

What an entertaining & thought provoking time was spent at the Drakensberg boys choir today. The first half was beautiful, a wonderful blend of traditional classical choral music with a touch of Africa - from Bach’s Gloria to Dr Seuss’s Mr Grinch The second half entitled Lalela Zulu - celebrating 25 years of freedom was non stop energy singing and a powerful message - we must honour the South African past and what we have overcome as a nation and move forward together - learning from the people abuses of the past and not losing strength for the right actions going forward. Thank you for this brave and thought provoking presentation in the singing, the energy and the slide show presentations. This is worth traveling long distances to attend.

2. The Himeville Museum

Arbuckle Street, Himeville 3256 South Africa +27 33 702 1184 http://www.museumsonline.co.za/view.asp?pg=museums&pgopt=item&ItemID=136
Excellent
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4.5 based on 89 reviews

The Himeville Museum

The Himeville Museum and Fort is both a historical site (the old fort, and prison) as well as a well-kept local history museum. , Each of the rooms is either a room in the house, representing the era, or it is dedicated to the life and times of the area: the prison, the telephone exchange, the school: the farming implements of the time. What makes this museum different is that it also represents the varieites of communities in the area: from the original inhabitants, the first people of South Africa, the Khoi/San with local caves able to be visited to see their representations there, through to the settlers and other people of the wider area, to the fauna and flora, clothing and the kitchens of the day: Open garden courtyard in the middle of the fort, shaded, and a bench to rest on - this is a representative and diverse museum that has something of interest to everyone, young and old, local and from all over the globe.

Reviewed By JoeBGsy

On a rather wet April afternoon we took the advice of a Tripadvisor recommendation and paid this place a visit. Pleasantly surprised at the sheer range of exhibits and the very helpful set up which apportioned the various themes in an orderly way. Staff were very helpful and despite arriving near closing time for the day we were welcomed and allowed to stay beyond the time. No charge for entry with donation box at the end. Well worth a visit if you have a spare hour or 2 available.

3. Drakensberg Brewery

R600 El Mirador Airfield, Cathkin Park 3340 South Africa +27 60 382 6225 [email protected] http://www.drakbrew.co.za
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Drakensberg Brewery

Brewery and Brewpub in the Central Drakensberg. Offer tasting boards, draught beer, food platters and beer for takeaway.

Reviewed By Jeff_Susan - Mojacar, Spain

This is a lovely little brewery where you can sample 4 different brewed beers, lovely atmosphere sitting outside to enjoy your beers and sun.

4. River Glen Farm Cheese

Underberg South Africa +27 33 701 1926 [email protected] http://www.riverglen.co.za
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4.0 based on 88 reviews

River Glen Farm Cheese

Reviewed By ig92 - Durban, South Africa

A visit to the cheese factory is a must if you love y good a cheese. Large variety to taste and select. Please also try the yogurt its really very tasteful (just mix it very good).

5. Winterton Museum

Church Street, Winterton 3340 South Africa +27 36 488 1885 http://www.museumsofkzn.co.za/winterton%20museum.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Winterton Museum

Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Easy to find and parking outside next to the school. Security on view, its good to donate to cover a small suggested fee, two floors of history to explore. Friendly volunteer, interesting place and visit the garden area which houses a few gems especially the old vehicle.

6. Underberg Cheesery

Drakensberg Gardens Road, Underberg South Africa +27 33 701 1926 [email protected] https://www.riverglen.co.za/
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4.0 based on 76 reviews

Underberg Cheesery

Reviewed By LarkanT

Love the cheese they make here always go back each year we holiday nearby. Tasters available and staff helpfull.

7. Cathedral Peak Wine Estate

Winterton 4680 South Africa +27 63 075 1123 [email protected] http://www.cathpeakwines.com
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4.0 based on 90 reviews

Cathedral Peak Wine Estate

Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom

After visiting the Cathedral Peak area, we headed for the wine estate where we had phoned the previous day to ensure an afternoon slot. Friendly welcome, informative introduction and a history of this beautiful estate. Large food platter was ordered, wines chosen(R10 per wine), we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the ambience, the interesting relaxed wine talk and many very good wines, mostly Rose and reds were enjoyed. All shared with an excellent food platter, this was the decadence that is part of our calling- delightful experience. Wines purchased and we headed back to our accommodation at Winterton Country Lodge. Good to meet a fellow Stormers fan...

8. Negosie Museum

D275 District Rod, Winterton 3340 South Africa +27 82 371 2137 https://www.facebook.com/sandrasewinkel/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Negosie Museum

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