Activities in the Central Drakensberg

27km from Winterton on the beautifully tarred R600, Drakenbosch is close to Champagne Sports Resort, the Drakensberg Sun and Champagne Castle Hotel – all offering an array of indoor and outdoor activities. Take advantage of the glorious golf courses in the vicinity, as well as several horse-riding opportunities. Drakenbosch Cottage is conveniently close to numerous mountain trails for hikers and bikers alike.

To-do list in Champagne Valley:

    • Hiking at Monk’s Cowl: follow the R600 to Monk’s Cowl Campsite in the Giant’s Castle Reserve for shorter day walks and longer overnight hikes to various waterfalls.
    • Hiking at Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort and in the Valley itself (enquire at Drakensberg Breweries).
    • Biking in the Valley is clearly marked all along the R600.
    • The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir performs every Wednesday during school terms at 15:30 in the Drakensberg Auditorium at the School, located next to Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort.
    • Game viewing on horseback at Spionkop Nature Reserve, as well as more great hiking and biking.
    • Tantalise your tastebuds at the Berg Air Lifestyle Centre: Beer tasting, chocolate tasting, cheese platters, fresh fruit and veg, best bistro food and more.
    • Helicopter rides in the central Berg.
    • Lunch at Monks Cowl Country Club – and grab a “local is lekker” special on Mondays.
    • Hot air ballooning in the Valley.
    • Visit Didima Camp at Cathedral Peak Hotel for rock art interpretation centre and the only San Museum in the World.
    • Winterton Museum: Monday-Saturday 9:00-13:00. Telephone: 036 488 1885.
    • River rafting and quad biking can be arranged by Four Rivers Rafting and Adventure.
    • The Nest also offers quad biking and more adventure activities.
    • Birds of prey shows at Falcon Ridge: daily at 10:30 (weather dependent). Call 082 774 6398 to confirm.
    • Boating on the lake at Drakensberg Sun.
    • Local shopping: Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre.
    • Ardmore Ceramics Studio offers unique ceramic art objects by local Zulu artists.
    • Tree-top canopy expeditions.
    • Massage treatments at Scrumpy Jacks.
    • Various eateries: The Valley Bakery, The Waffle Hut, The Pizza Hut, Thokozisa restaurant and deli, Cathedrak Peak Wine Estate, Scrumpy Jacks and many more.
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