Drakensberg Peaks

The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg range contains some of Southern Africa’s highest elevations and most rugged terrain. This selection features Champagne Castle, the country’s second-highest peak, and the 3,408-meter Njesuthi dome. These summits, including the distinctive free-standing Cathedral Peak and the border-straddling Popple Peak, form part of the Great Escarpment. Characterized by dramatic basalt buttresses and high-altitude plateaus, these peaks offer challenging routes for experienced mountaineers navigating the international border between South Africa and Lesotho.

Champagne Castle

Champagne Castle is a mountain in the central Drakensberg range, and is the second highest peak in South Africa.

Giant's Castle

For the ruined monument on the Isles of Scilly, England, see Giant's Castle, Isles of Scilly

Njesuthi

Njesuthi or Injesuthi Dome is one of the highest mountains in the Drakensberg mountain range at 3,408 metres.

Cathedral Peak

Cathedral Peak is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a 3,004 m high free standing mountain in the Drakensberg.

Popple Peak

Popple Peak is a mountain in the Drakensberg range, South Africa. It is located on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, on the…