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Giant's Castle

A 3,315 m peak above a reserve known for hiking and bearded vultures. The Main Caves rock art museum is temporarily closed after fire damage.

The peak of Giant's Castle above grassland

Walks & nature

Area
Drakensberg
Hours
Day visitors should leave before sunset; reception 08:00–16:30
Fees
Conservation fee (SA/SADC): R80 adult, R40 child. Vulture hide and trout permits extra.
Address
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, via the R103 from Nottingham Road (final 55 km on gravel)

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Details last checked 4 October 2026. Please confirm hours with Giant's Castle before you visit.

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Highmoor Nature Reserve

A 14,749 ha section of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park known for trout dams, grassland and sandstone scenery. Hiking, two bookable overnight caves (Caracal Cave and Aasvoelkrans Cave, 12 people each), fly-fishing, birding (bearded vulture, Cape vulture, Verreaux's eagle) and a picnic area beside the camp office.

Hours
Gates 05:00–19:00 (Oct–Mar), 06:00–18:00 (Apr–Sep)
Fees
Conservation fee (SA/SADC): R80 adult, R40 child
Address
Off the R103 via the Kamberg/Highmoor road, about 43 km from the N3 at Nottingham Road

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