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The Royal Natal National Park is small and separated from the rest of the Drakensberg Park by the Mnweni region, however what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in scenic splendour.
The Escarpment of the Drakensberg rises up almost sheer at this point to form an awesome unbroken 5km long wall called the Amphitheatre from which the Tugela river falls 948 metres (3,000ft) in five huge leaps (the second highest waterfall in the world). As usual, there is a variety of both easy and taxing Another popular hike is the Crack and the Mudslide - up boulders to a swimming hole and down, grasping at tree roots to the base of the Little Berg.
The very popular Tendele Camp (KwaZulu Wildlife) has almost certainly the most exquisite aspect of any camp in the whole of Southern Africa, situated high on a ridge under the magnificent Amphitheatre and offering an unforgettable experience. The Mahai camping site is administered by KwaZulu Wildlife and accommodates both caravans and tents. Outside the park are several catered, self catering and camping accommodation establishments.
Near the hotel is Cannibal Cave where a local tribe had to resort to devouring each other as a result of the ravages of Shaka.
It is possible to reach the summit of the Amphitheatre by foot in a day but a quicker route is to drive through Qwa Qwa in the Free State (approx. 120kms)The drive up to the Sentinel car park in Qwa Qwa is one of the highest roads in Southern Africa and affords magnificent views. It is a drive definitely not to be missed! See the Witsieshoek page.
Additionally, there are more than thirty easy or demanding day walks through indigenous protea grasslands and yellowood forest. There is a dam and picnic facilities for day visitors to the park and horse riding from the adjacent Rugged Glen Nature Reserve.
A variety of buck are found in the reserve as well as baboons, mongooses and porcupines. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded, including black and crowned eagles, vultures and rare lammergeyers (bearded vultures).
KwaZulu Wildlife Reservations 0331 8451000 8451001fx
Camp Sites 0364 381803
Royal Natal Hiking 036 438 6411
Royal Natal Nature Reserve, P/Bag X1669, Bergville, 3350036 438 6303
Rugged Glen Nature Reserve 0364 381803
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