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Mediterranean Cuisine at Its Best—Free Wi-Fi— Telephone - 078 623 9126 1 http://www.battlefieldsroute.co.za/ The Central and Northern Drakensberg is an excellent springboard to one of South The Drakensberg, particularly the Central and Africa’s most significant historical experi- Northern Drakensberg, is without a doubt one of ences. This experience is perfect for a slightly misty or rainy day in the Drakens- the most significant adventure tourism destinations berg. in Africa. This area is thus a centre for motivational meetings, adventure sports get-togethers and in- Use a tour guide to ensure it is indeed a centive programmes. memorable experience. The Central and Northern Drakensberg has a wide range of adventure pursuits. The following list is an inventory of some of these tourism activities: • Abseiling; • Para-gliding; • Gliding; • Horse riding and trails; • Mountain biking; • Scootours; • Zip Lining; • Hiking; • Mountaineering; “The gracious old dame of the Drakensberg”, • Rock climbing; with all the traditions of the excellent country hotels. • Seasonal white river rafting; Telephone: +27 36 468 1068 • Mountain biking, E-mail: [email protected] https://thenest.co.za • Trail Running; Mediterranean cuisine at its best—free wi-fi— Telephone - 078 623 9126 1 • Paint Ball; • Quad biking; • Visit the Winterton Museum; • Fishing; • Pop into one of the many craft cen- • Park runs; tres in the area; • Hot air ballooning; • Take an outing to the Cathedral • Helicopter flips… and so much more. Peak Wine Estate; This area has a range of adventure centres, tour operators and guides to ensure that you pursue these • Visit the Ardmore Art Gallery and activities as safely as possible. Please see the directory at the end of this publication. Also, view https:// youtu.be/RdR_RSpW_ac . enjoy a cup of coffee in their restau- rant, One of the most exciting developments in the Cathkin Valley area has been the development of a dedi- cated mountain biking and trail running circuit. This trail is known as Cathkin Trails. Belinda Spence, one • Watch sport in one of the many of the ‘architects’ behind this initiative, stated, “Cathkin trails was started and now maintained by a few pubs in the area. It is always fun to outdoor enthusiasts in the valley. This is purely a community project. The committee does not get paid, be part of the community; and they are actually at the moment the main source of the club’s income. The club is fortunate at this stage to have some private companies paying the salaries of the trail staff, as well as assisting in the • Visit the Drakensberg Brewery; surplus needed for the signs and equipment required for the trail maintenance. This will, however, not be an ongoing situation. The club is very proud to announce that they have five previously unemployed gen- • Enjoy the local cuisine there are tlemen that cut and maintain the trails. These gentlemen are also learning a new skill as the paths need many excellent eateries in the area; to be cut correctly to avoid erosion and dangerous areas to avoid injury of trail users. We would also like to inform all interested parties that we are an officially registered club, we are a registered NPO and we and have an independent accountant that monitors the bank account and controls payments with at least two • Attend a Drakensberg Boys Choir committee members always approving any payment required.” Concert on a Wednesday after- “From a LOCALS USING THE TRAILS point of view, Please can we urge you to be compliant with noon. ‘paying your way.’ The rates are currently R20 per runner for the day and R50 per rider for the day. A week’s pass is R200, and the annual fee is R700 . The annual fee allows you use of all the trails whenev- • Visit the Ladysmith Siege Museum er you want, as long as you have your board on your bike or your band for runners. Remember, this is for the community, and it is not fair to cheat the system. Please pay your way, be legal and safe. The indem- “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then nity only covers paid-up users of the trails.” turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta Gladiolus Crassifolius 2 Tel: 074 103 3613 Email: [email protected] https://scootours.co.za/drakensberg/ Bell Park B&B & Self Catering AMA CASA COTTAGES A special Drakensberg farm, birding and fishing experience Your Retreat in the Drakensberg Phone: +27 36 468 1641 or +27 83 794 1018 or + 27 83 580 2186 Tel: +27 (0) 36 468 1303 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] https://amacasa.co.za/ 3 Gateway to the Grand Traverse One of the world’s longest and spectacular hikes Tel:+27 58 713 6361/2 Mobile: +27 73 228 7391 or +27 82 609 8988 [email protected] https://www.witsieshoek.co.za View to the Sentinel, from the Witsieshoek Road (Source: Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge) 4 The “Kaalvoet Vrou”, the story of this moving monument will be described in the Winter Edition. 5 SOME REGULAR IN STEPS OF THE SAN ………. A FASCINATING CENTRAL EVENTS: DRAKENSBERG TRAIL Every Wednesday during Term time The Drakensberg area is steeped in both the history of the original inhabitants of Southern Africa - namely the Drakensberg Boys Choir Wednes- the Stone Age Koi San (Bushmen) and the Nguni tribes- as well as that of the early white settlers. The Herit- day Concerts – Every Wednesday dur- age Trail, in Bush Reserve no 2, is a seldom-used trail in the uKhahlamba World Heritage site which brings ing the school term at the Drakensberg the relatively recent history of all three of these groups together in a path of considerable historical im- Boys Choir School – Info: 036 468 1012. portance. Ticket Bookings: www.dbchoir.com Every Saturday: Winterton park run at This trail is somewhat forgotten as it is not accessed through the ordinary Monks Cowl access point, as it is 8am at The Waffle Hut. ww.parkrun.co.za a dogleg sticking out from the heritage site, and yet it sits right in the middle of the most developed area of Cannibal’s Cave park run at 8am at the Champagne Valley. It is easily accessed from The Oaks Supermarket and, although access to the trail Lizzie’s Store near Royal Natal National is through several private properties, access is expressly permitted as it is a long-established access route Park. going back to the 1850s. There is no proper access gate as such, only a sign; however, access fees must Every Tuesday: 7am in summer and 8am be paid at the Monk Cowl office before entry. The local Honorary Officers Group maintains this trail, so it is in Winter Champagne Valley Walking in excellent condition. The trail is mostly forested and begins a short distance up the Sterkspruit River from Club. the Mount Champagne Resort. The access point is somewhat hidden, so it is best to speak to the locals first CATHKIN TRAILS FOR MOUNTAIN to avoid getting lost. The other end of the trail can also be accessed from the top of Bergview, and this BIKERS AND TRAIL RUNNERS. option is perhaps a bit easier and more well defined. Remember to pay your way to get your wristband. No Helmet, no ride! Remem- ber to sign the indemnity. For more info, Of interest in the first part of the trail are the saw pits dug by the early white settlers in the mid-1800s. These visit our Facebook page. Enjoy the trails. enterprising loggers would fell an old yellowwood tree, dig a pit underneath it and then saw it into planks The Cathbrew Trail Run takes place on from top to bottom with a bow saw. The trail passes one of the remaining old yellow woods which is thought the last Friday of each month at 17.00 in to be more than 600 years old. To put this in perspective perhaps it is helpful to note that this tree is older summer and 16.30 in winter. than the establishment of the first white settlement by Jan Van Riebeeck in 1652 at the Cape of (Source: Ann Gray) A perfect family, farm experience Telephone: +27 (0)87 997 1194 E-mail: [email protected] Starlight splendour, hiking in the Drakensberg (Source: SAT) https://ardmore.co.za 6 Good Hope. The trail passes very close to one of the best preserved Bushman rock art sites in the area which, unfortunately, is on private prop- erty and, due to excessive visitation abuse, has been closed by the landowner in conjunction with AMAFA. The site, which is named “Cow Cave”, has a large panel of various antelope such as Eland, Reed Buck and Bushbuck. Of particular significance, however, is a lone painting of a cow, which is an indication of a likely liaison with either the Nguni people or possibly even the white settlers, as the Bushman never kept cat- tle. As a matter of interest, the Champagne Valley below the Little Berg has numerous rock art sites, unfortunately, all of which are on private property and closed to the public. Towards the end of this trail, one reaches Kaybar’s Cave and Cleo’s Pool. One might merely pass through this cave hardly giving a cur- sory glance at the pile of rocks in one corner. However, there is great significance in this inconspicuous pile of debris… To fully appreciate its importance it is necessary to first understand something of the history of the people of this area. It has long been believed that the remnants of the Bushmen people disappeared from the Drakensberg area in the mid-1850s, either through displacement by the expanding Nguni tribes or due to their extermination by the white settlers (who took exception to the rustling of their cattle by the Bushmen).
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