Quathlamba
“A
mass of Spears. Named thus by the Zulu warriors before the white man came.
Today called the Drakensberg, Mountains of the Dragon, a name given by the
Voortrekkers. Evocative names, both equally applicable to South Africa’s
mightiest mountain range with its spear-like peaks – reminiscent of the
saw-toothed spine of a gigantic dragon.”
Panorama April 1966
This blog is all about the Drakensberg Mountains and its Wilderness area, South Africa. I have lost my heart and soul to this area and every single time I hike these mountains, I stand in awe all over again at this magnificent beauty.
Listen to the streams as they gurgle from their cradles and you will hear the story of the mountains. You will hear fascinating tales if only you listen! Lie next to a stream and listen to the song of the mountains. The smiling faces of the flowers, dancing in the wind. Venture into the remote valleys or stand on a peak at sunrise or sunset, after snow has fallen, and you will hear a song that you will never forget - the Song of the High Mountain". (DA Dodds)
Hiking adventures, hiking gear reviews, day walks, accommodation, books, articles and photos, all related to these magnificent mountains will feature here.
Should you want to accompany me on a hike, or need some information or advice, please make contact with me. I hope you enjoy the articles.
Please visit the archive for some more interesting stories, photos and reviews.
Please note that all photos on this blog are copyright protected. If you would like to obtain
Photos please make contact with the author, Willem Pelser.
“TRAILS ARE NOT DUST AND
PEBBLES ON A HILL,
NOR EVEN GRASS AND WILD BUDS
BY A LAKE,
TRAILS ARE ADVENTURE AND A
HAND TO STILL THE RESTLESS PULSE OF LIVE”
HELEN FRAZER BOWER
COBHAM
WILDERNESS
DRAKENSBERG
A
PHOTO JOURNEY
I have
recently returned from a hiking trip (27 January 2016) to Cobham Wilderness in
the Southern Drakensberg. Cobham is an absolute hiker’s paradise and well worth
a visit.
Cobham is easily accessible by
vehicle and is 13 kilometers away from the town of Himeville. The dirt road
leading to Cobham from Himeville is in a very good condition and suitable to
any type of vehicle. Cobham Reserve offers only camping.
Cobham
was established in 1959 by the Department of Forestry and has been administered
by EKZN Wildlife since 1988. The reserve is managed with Vergelegen to form one
management section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park of approximately 52 000 ha in
extent. It offers much to the walker and dedicated hiker.
Go there, you will find Paradise!
THE NGWENA CAVE TRIAL
THE PINACLE ROCK & EMERALD VALLEY TRAIL
THE SHELTER ROCK AND SPECTACLE CAVE TRAIL
Safe Hiking.
Willem
Pelser – The Mountain Man
All photos taken by
Willem Pelser during the hiking trip.
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