Cathedral Peak

Cathedral Peak is surrounded by the most spectacular mountains in the central Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak is located in a valley of its own, surrounded by wilderness and the most spectacular mountains in the central Drakensberg.

Cathedral Peak has two wilderness areas bordering it, the Mdedelelo and Mlambonja wilderness areas. Cathedral Peak is perhaps the most famous peak of the Drakensberg, situated in a popular hiking and rock climbing area where several free-standing rock pinnacles have been separated from the main escarpment by erosion. A vast network of trails stretches throughout the region, converging upon a main trailhead at the Cathedral Peak Hotel, east of the escarpment. Many excellent rock climbing peaks are accessible from this trailhead, the most popular being Monk's Cowl, Cathkin Peak, and Twins.Visitors are able to climb the great Cathedral Peak in a day. And for those with 4x4 vehicles, Mikes Pass leads up to one of the most scenic panoramic views of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg.

Cathedral peak is one of the few places in the Drakensberg that is easily accessible, but still allows you to be overcome by the beauty of the valley and soaring spiers that fill the sky-line.

Accommodation Directory for the Cathedral Peak valley

• Cathedral Peak Hotel is located at the end of the Cathedral peak valley, right up against the mountains and offers standard and luxurous hotel accommodation.
• Didima is located near the end of the cathedral Peak Valley and comprises luxury self-catering accommodation as well as B&B and hotel accommodation.

Places of interest in the Cathedral Peak Valley

• Didima San Rock Art Centre is located at the end of the Cathedral Peak Valley
• Mikes Pass is a 4x4 route that goes up onto the little 'berg in the cathedral peak Valley