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Bushmans Nek - Southern Drakensberg

The southern most section of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek also marks the end of the Giant's Cup Hiking Trail, a 68 km path that passes through indigenous forest and mountain grassland, climbing steep slopes and revealing views to the crests of the mountains. Wildlife commonly seen in the area is varied, and includes eland, reedbuck, grey rhebok, oribi and klipspringer, as well as dassie and porcupine. jackal buzzard and black eagle may be seen soaring above the slopes The streams are stocked with trout.

Bushmans Nek

Bushman's Nek also provides access to Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho and to the wildeness areas popular with hikers and overnight campers. There is a border post just inside the park for those intending to enter Lesotho. No overnight facilities exist within Bushman's Nek, but there are hotels and campsites nearby the area is privately owned.

To reach Bushman's Nek, take the R626 from Underberg. Pass the turn-off to Garden Castle and turn onto the second gravel road. The route is clearly signposted.

Bushmans Nek Accommodation

• Bentwood Inn - B&B or Self-catering accommodation near to Bushmans Nek Southern Drakensberg This establishment offers accommodation in 3 separate cottages near to Underberg

• Castleburn - Hotel accommodation near Bushmans Nekin the Southern Drakensberg South Africa This is a popular resort and although it is a bit on the large size for my taste its standard cannot be faulted

• Rocky Mountain Lodge - Log Cabin and Stone cottage accommodation in the Southern Drakensberg I have only just found out about this place and from what I hear its on my list of places I need to visit.

• Eagles Rock Mountain Retreat - A Peaceful Self-Catering and Bed & Breakfast Getaway near Underberg and Himeville in the Southern Drakensberg

• Giants Cup wilderness reserve The premier fly fishing destination in the Southern Drakensberg

• Himeville Arms Hotel - Southern Drakensberg This small country hotel is a classic and is the ideal place to stop over while passing through this region. Its centrally located and with its cozy pub its easy to meet some fellow overnighters.

• Lake Naverone - Self Catering Berg retreat in the Southern Drakensberg

• Moorcroft Manor - Hospitality in the Southern Drakensberg near Himeville and Sani Pass

• Pennygum Country Cottages - Accommodation Southern Drakensberg

• Plum Tree Lodge - A country guesthouse offering B&B accommodation in Himeville in KwaZulu Natal

• Ripplemead Guest Farm and B&B near Kokstad

• Taylors B&B - Bed and Breakfast farm accommodation near Bushmans Nek Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek Links

• South Africa Tours lists accommodation in the Drakensberg including Bushmans Nek

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