Drakenzicht KZN is close to Champagne Sports Resort and the Drakensberg Sun Hotel and about 10km away from Champagne Castle Hotel.

This self-catering retreat is 27km from Winterton on the R600 – a well-maintained tarred road – and approximately 2km from Champagne Sports Resort. The house is perfectly positioned to explore the numerous hiking and mountain bike routes of the Central Drakensberg, as well as its various golf courses and horse riding opportunities.

The Central Drakensberg has many activities on offer. Take a short drive to some of these attractions. 

What to do in Central Drakensberg

• There are numerous hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Follow the R600 to Monk’s Cowl Campsite in the Giant’s Castle Reserve for shorter and longer day and overnight hikes to various waterfalls. Mountain biking trails in Champagne Valley are clearly indicated along the road.
• The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir performs every Wednesday at 15:30 (during school terms) in the Drakensberg Auditorium at the Choir School in the Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg.
• Game viewing on horseback at Spionkop Nature Reserve
• Horse riding at Dragons Peak: 036 4681031 or dpp@dragonpeaks.com
• Championship Golf Course at Champagne Sports Resort
• 9 hole Golf course at Monks Cowl
• Monks Cowl Country Club offers excellent, affordable meals throughout the day with ‘Local is Lekker’ specials every Monday.
• 9 hole Golf course at nearby Cathedral Peak
• On Air Helicopters based at Cathedral Peak offers a 15-minute or 30-minute scenic flight over the Drakensberg.
• A wonderful ballooning experience in the beautiful Champagne Valley.
• A rock art interpretation centre and the only San Museum in the world is situated at Didima Camp at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Mike’s Pass on the Cathedral Peak road takes you to the crest of the Little ‘Berg from where there are spectacular views of the majestic Drakensberg mountain range.
• The Winterton Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 and boasts a very informative San Gallery with many articles of interest. Telephone: 036 488 1885
• Rock Art sites: The Main Caves Museum at Giant’s Castle is an easy half hour’s walk from the Giant’s Castle main camp and the Battle Cave is relatively close to the Injisuthi camp.
• River rafting and quad biking can be arranged by Four Rivers Rafting and Adventures.
• At Falcon Ridge visitors can witness birds of prey swoop through the sky for the catch. Shows are held daily at 10:30 (weather dependent). Call 082 774 6398 to confirm.
• Boating on the lake and entertainment at the nearby Drakensberg Sun Hotel.
• Thokozisa Life Style Centre host quaint shops with local flavour
• Ardmore Ceramics Studio offers unique ceramic objects created by local Zulu artists. Promising artists are provided with materials and studio space. Their work is purchased by Ardmore Ceramics and sold to the public.
• Tree-top canopy expeditions.
• The valley boast with various eateries that will cater for every taste: The Valley Bakery, The Waffle Hut, The Pizza Hut, Thokozisa restaurant and deli, Cathedrak Peak Wine Estate, Scrumpy Jacks and many more.