This serves as a guide to activities in the Central Drakensberg. For further information, kindly consult the establishment's brochures or website. The following list can assist you in organizing your trip:


  • It is advisable to BOOK IN ADVANCE for activities and spa treatments to avoid disappointment.
  • Keep in mind that during summer, there are often afternoon thunder showers, so plan activities for the morning or early afternoon. Remember to carry water and sunscreen, both in winter and summer.
  • If you encounter poor signal due to load shedding, a typed WhatsApp message is likely to be successful.

Adventure Activities

  • Berg Ventures: 036 468 1221 Youth Camps
  • Danger Close Airsoft +27 64 506 9014
  • Drakensberg Canopy Tours -083 661 5691
    • Zip-line tour
  • Drakensberg Scootours - 079 499 3522
    • Down Hill Scootour Experience
  • Four Rivers Rafting and Adventures: 083 785 1693
    • Quad Biking, Gecko Tubing, Bring your own Motor bike or Quad bike, Zip-line, White Water Rafting, MTB trails, Archery
  • Itchy Feet - 072 032 1557/ 083 236 9010
    • White Water Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking
  • JoKer : 084 703 9527
    • Quad Biking, Archery, Paintball
  • Vertical Rush - 079 499 3522
    • Abseiling, King Swing, Via Ferrata & White Water Tubing
  • SEEK - 072 671 1285 - Off road 4x4, e-bike and MTB tours.

Animal Encounters

  • Talking Horses, Saturday 15:15 @ Dragon Peaks 082 5759213
  • Dragon Rock Reptile Centre - 082 9551404
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Show - 082 774 6398
  • Vulture Hide - 079 737 7282

Aviation

  • Drakensberg Ballooning - 082 802 7527
  • ZAR Helicopter Flights - 083 652 7493
  • Hot Air Ballooning SA - 083 655-4658

Bowls

  • The Nest - 036 468 1068

Church Services

  • Turning Point Church 10h00 @ Wits End Chapel 072 120 1515
  • Champagne Valley Community Church 16:00@ Champagne Sports 071 480 5996

Culture

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir- 036 468 1012 Concerts
  • Trading Store Museum/ Negosiemuseum - 082 371 2137
  • Jane's collectables - 083 230 5623 @ Thokozisa

Golf

  • Gooderson Monk's Cowl Golf Resort and Put-Put - 036 468 1300
  • Put-Put @ Waffle Hut
  • Champagne Sports Resort - 036 468 8000

Guided Hiking

  • Hike the Berg - 079 493 6424
  • Berg Adventures - 082 679 4244
  • Buffalo Thorn Guides - 065 915 5225
  • Cathkin Booking and management - James Seymour - 0829255508
  • Just Hike It Drakensberg Tours - 081 369 5099
  • Mphafa Tours - 065 915 5225

Hiking

  • Hiking Monk's Cowl KZN Wildlife 036 468 1103
  • Osborne Hiking Trail: 082 551 2592
  • Carter Trail

Horse Riding

  • Ushaka Horse Trails - 072 664 2993
  • Cathkin Equestrian Centre - 083 989 1507
  • Dragon Peaks Horse Trails - 081 479 8195/036 468 1031

Restaurants

  • Berg Air
    • Cheese Shop (Home Made Cheese)
    • Chocolate Bar (Chocolate and Coffee Roastery)
    • Champagne Bistro 060 331 0284
    • Drakensberg Brewery (Craft Beer)
  • Dragon View Bistro 084 815 1113
  • Scrumpy Jack's (Breakfast and Lunch) R600
  • Valley Bakery (Breakfast and Lunch) R600
  • Waffle Hut & Pizza Hut(Breakfast and Lunch) R600
  • Dragon's Restaurant and Pub @ Dragon Peaks 036 468 1218
  • Friar Tuck @ Monk's Cowl
  • Rusty's Pub and Grill (Lunch and Dinner) 083 785 1693/082 563 1773
  • Cedarwood Village
    • H'ive Baked Magic 064 506 9014
    • Mac's Cafe
  • The Nest
  • The Farmer’s Fork Restaurant & Tapas Bar 072 654-0008
  • Drakensberg Sun
  • Champagne Castle Hotel
  • The Deck Tea Garden & Restaurant & Museum@ Ardmore Guestfarm 036 468 1164
  • Thokozisa Deli 082 9580977
  • Thokozisa Restaurant 036 488 1827

Services

  • Berg Wheels (Shuttles) 072 582 2450
  • Berg Info Centre @ Thokozisa
  • Laundry at Cedarwood Village
  • Berg Wheels (Shuttles) 072 582 2450
  • Berg Info Centre @ Thokozisa
  • Laundry at Cedarwood Village
  • Private Chef Consultant 072 468 5734
  • Cathkin Community Run ,@ the Nest,last Friday of the month
  • Parkrun @ Waffle Hut 8h00 Saturdays
  • CVHM Home Management & Cleaning Service is 082 518 4330
  • Bergshore Cleaning Service 082 399 1849

Spa and Beauty

  • Majestic Intense @ Scrumpy Jacks - 0364681308
  • Acacia Day Spa @ Thokozisa - 063 862 9238
  • Beloved (Nails) - 078 8019 413
  • Drakensberg Dream Wellness Spa - 081 093 8443
  • Serenity Spa @ Cedarwood
  • Spoilt Green Eco Spa @ Drakensberg Sun - 076 992 6902
  • Revive @ the Nest - 078 590 7017
  • Wildly Essential - Reflexology and Aromatherapy -082 813 2251
  • La Vita Spa @ Gooderson Monks Cowl - 036 468 1465
  • Champagne Spa - 072 611 1767

Shopping

  • Berg Air
    • Farm Friends
    • Hill Billies (Fresh Produce)
  • Cedarwood Village
    • Cedarwood Supermarket
    • Ugly Duckling
    • Fuel Station
    • The Nguni Guy
    • Champagne Bottle Store
    • Mountain Dragon Books 0836919989


  • Mountain Splendour Bicycle Shop
  • The Oaks (Fuel Station, Supermarket, Jacket shop and Gifts)
  • Thokozisa
    • Senque
    • Lavender Hills
    • Canabliss Family
    • Living Art Gems
    • Groundcover Leather Co.
    • Fitfanatic
  • Wildhyde Tannery R600 - 064 063 4912
  • HideSki OrganiX - AA Nguni bull showstoppers (en-route to Drak Sun) 0769899302
  • Midlands Garden Centre and Kleinehause @ Waffle Hut
  • Sandra se Winkel- Antique Store 082 371 2137

Emergency & Medical No

  • F.R.E.D.D.I.E.S 071 168 3260/082 512 1281
  • Dr. Fereira 036 488 1211
  • Dr. Fola 036 488 1145
  • Pharmacy 036 488 1177
  • Pillars of Health 071 982 5105 Chiropractic, GP, Physiotherapy, OT, Speech Therapy and Audiology

events calender

  • 25 May 2024, 18:00, Mountain Music Club @ Mac's Cafe
  • 125th Commemoration of the Battle of Spioen Kop (Spioenkop) 24 January 2025
  • Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim Challenge 22 June, 12:00 @ Dragon Peaks
  • Balloon Festival 14-17 June 2024 @ Berg Air