Famous for the huge and spectacular Drakensberg range, which offers the best trekking in the country in an alpine setting, reaching elevations of up to 3 400 metres. The ‘Berg also has a wealth of rock climbing, peak bagging and ice climbing in winter. [Drakensberg Select guide book]

KZN also has excellent single pitch trad and sport routes in an array of different areas. Here are some of the best:

White Umfolozi – single and two pitch sport and trad climbing

Monteseel – single and two pitch trad climbing

Umgeni Valley – single pitch sport and trad climbing

Howick Falls – single and multi pitch sport climbing in a waterfall setting