Drakensberg: Cathedral Peak
The Drakensberg is a wilderness area, and there aren’t many paths or signs – you have to find your own way.
One of the best things about hiking and climbing in the Cathedral Peak area is being able to dump your pack on the veranda of the Cathedral Peak Hotel and tuck into a hearty meal and a cold lager.
This is why a stop-off at one of the grandest and most established of the Drakensberg’s resorts is so popular. The hotel with its commanding views is in the valley beneath Cathedral Peak.
For those who wish to venture past the lawns and stables, Cathedral Peak Hotel is also the starting point for many hikes.
For the fitter, keener hikers, the hotel offers a full-day round-trip hike to the top of Cathedral Peak, which includes a climb up a chain ladder near the top.
If you just want to chill, the hotel’s patio is the best place for drinks and a snack. Or tee off on the golf course, ride a horse, fish for trout or take a helicopter flip to the summit at sunset.
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