1. Sani Pass Day Tours – A valid passport is required. Tours depart at 09h30 from tour operators office - Returns at approximately 16h15. It is a fully interactive eco/ethnic/historical tour led by qualified and registered guides. Have a drink in the highest pub in Africa. Phone in advance: Major Adventures – 033 701 1628; Drakensberg Adventures – 033 702 033 & Thaba Tours – 033 701 2888; Sani Pass Tours -033 701 1064; Albizia Tours – 033 702 1837
2. Sani Pass quad trips – Experience an exhilarating self-drive trip up Sani Pass or shorter trips in the scenic surrounds of Sani Pass, on quad bikes or Jeep Rhinos with tuition provided. All trips are guided. Off-Road Adventures - Chris Corbett- 083 404 4422 or Sani Pass Quad Tours Kevin Webster – 072 425 5230.
3. Underberg Adventures – Quad tours on scenic farm, tailor-made trips including sundowner trips, canoeing, mountain biking & bike hire, scenic flights, birding, tubing, horse-trails. Jeff & Brigid Goudie – 082 494 9419 Tel: 033 701 2040
4. Birding Tours by Pied Piper Expeditions: Prof. Steven Piper has excellent knowledge of all birds and habitats - tailor-made tours. 033 701 1471
5. Reichenau Mission- +-15kms from Underberg on the R617. Fascinating history of the church and mill. Walk down the steep stairs behind the mill, currently being restored, to the waterfall on the Polela River. 033 701 1891
6. Himeville Museum – On the main road in Himeville. Open 09h00 to 12h00 daily but arrangements can be made at other times for larger groups. Displays show Settler home, introduction of trout, San/Bushman Rock Art and many more. Tel 033 702 1184
7. The Underberg Studio in the heart of Underberg. Beautiful, affordable ceramics exhibited for sale, from all over South Africa and landscape photography. Something for everyone. Open weekdays 10h00 till 16h30, Sunday 11-4pm.
8. Underberg Cheesery –2kms on Drakensberg Gardens Rd. Delicious variety of cheeses and yoghurts made daily with viewing windows to see how it is all done! Opening Times: Mon – Sat 09h00 - 16h30 & Sunday 09h00 to 13h00.
9. Pony Trails & Overnight Treks – From 1 hour to 3 days in Lesotho & Drakensberg. Khotso Horse Trails 033 701 1502
10. Tubing or Canoeing – Best in the summer months when the rivers are running strongly. Pennygum 033 701 1023
11. Tubes for Hire – The Highlander in Underberg – 033 701 2302
12. Mountain Biking – Endless scenic cycle routes. Sam Knox – 082 576 7825
13. Hire a Mountain Bike & Cycle in the Countryside: If you don’t have your own, hire one and tour the towns of Underberg & Himeville. Stop at the Himeville Nature Reserve for a light picnic. The Highlander – 033 701 2302
14. Hiking for family – Usually in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Wilderness area. With children – try Cobham for easy hikes on the banks of the Polela River, Bushmans Nek and Drakensberg Gardens. R20.00 entry fee per person.
15. Hiking for the serious - In the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Try any of the “peaks” like Rhino, Siphongeni and Khanti. From Cobham you can also access Hodgsons Peaks. Hike from Sani Pass to Cobham on the Giants Cup Hiking Trail. The whole trail from Sani Pass to Bushmans Nek is a 5-day hike, but you can hike sections of the whole trail in one day. For those with passports and 4x4s Hodgsons Peaks are also accessible from Sani Top Chalet at the top of Sani Pass. Stay two nights at Sani Top and you can also “do” Thabana Ntlenyana – the highest peak south of Kilimangaro. There are many caves in which to overnight – Bookings – 033 845 1000 – KZN Wildlife.
16. Hiking – Organised & Guided – every Sunday leaving from NUD Sports. Barrie 033 701 1096
17. Bushman Painting Hikes – Fully guided hike with registered/qualified guide. All with entrance fees and light packed lunch included. Contact Sani Pass Tours on 033 701 1064; Major Adventures 033 701 1368 or Drakensberg Adventures on 033 702 0330 at least 24 hours in advance.
18. Duck & Dolittle Restaurant, Arts, Crafts & Gifts, Animal Farm – 1km from the R617 on the Drakensberg Gardens Road. Relax in the restaurant or bar while the children feed the farm animals or play in the playground. A well stocked craft shop on the premises. Tel 033 701 1176
19. Pucketty Farm – 2kms from the centre of Underberg on the R617 toward ‘Maritzburg. Coffee shop, wonderful farm produce, homemade bread, smoked trout, jams, preserves great little craft & coffee shop – famous farm animals. A true Beatrix Potter experience. Tel 033 701 1035
20. Kenmo Lake – Approximately 3kms from the Himeville/Loteni Sani Pass/Pevensey crossroads, towards Loteni. Turn into the Hazeldene drive and Kenmo is on the left. Best seen in autumn but a wonderful picnic spot all year round. Please, no braais.
21. Himeville Nature Reserve – Just outside Himeville. Turn at the Museum, cross Sutton Street and drive straight into the gates of the reserve. A small herd of Blesbok and Wildebeest. Two trout dams with boats. Perfect for picnics and there is a braai area.
22. Game Drives - Penwarn Country Lodge – Small herds of zebra, eland and other plain buck. Trout & bass fishing, horse riding, abseiling, picnics, waterfall, rock art and restaurant. Tel 033 701 1777
23. Fly fishing is possible at your accommodation establishment if they have a dam or river on site so make enquiries when booking. Trout & Bass Rod Rentals, Float Tube Rentals – The Highlander – 033 701 2302
24. Experience 1880.com: Visit a bygone era, bushman caves and ride ox wagons. Tel: 039 747 4636; www.experience1880.com
25. Underberg Himeville Trout Fishing Club - 08h00 to 10h00 - 033 701 1041
26. Himeville Tennis Club is open to visitors at R10.00 per person.
27. Golf - Underberg Country Club, Sani Pass Hotel & Drakensberg Gardens
28. Paton Express – Narrow gauge train trip – take your picnic basket and enjoy scenery of “Cry the Beloved Country”. Glynnis Shewan – 083 273 8037
29. Paragliding – In Bulwer. Tandem flights arranged. Contact Wild Sky on 039 832 0224
30. Beauty, Wellness & Spa therapies to smooth away “winter blues”: Enjoy a relaxing massage, facial, pedicure, manicure, detox therapy at one of many Beauty & Wellness clinics who also do weddings & special function makeup: House of Health & Beauty 033 702 1420, Total Body 033 701 1364, Body & Soul 083 235 2126; Zeng Tai Yoga – 072 892 0216
31. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, lunch or pizza and delicious coffee at one one of our friendly restaurants: The Lemon Tree Bistro, Pimento’s,The Grind, Temptations, Rose & Quail, Duck & Dolittle, The Farmhouse Coffee & Craft Shop (situated 15 min from Underberg on R617 towards Swartberg)
32. Build a Snowman or Igloo on a white winter day. Snow is fun for the whole family – drink hot chocolate or gluwein in front of a roaring log fire.
33. Just Relax - Do absolutely nothing. Yes.. you are allowed to.. just chill-out and breath in the clean crisp air and watch as nature unfolds.
34. Marutswa Forest Trail and Boardwalk, open 6am - 4pm 7 days a week including public holidays. Just off the R617 in the village of Bulwer. Tel: 071 471 8993. www.kznbirding.co.za/sisr_Marutswa

Southern Drakensberg Tourism
Accommodation, Activities & Information
Tel: 033-7011471
email: info@drakensberg.org
website: www.drakensberg.org