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- Africa
- South Africa
- Durban
- Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg Mountains
The jagged peaks of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) tower
over the eastern border of Kwa-Zulu Natal with Lesotho, providing a
paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The mountains abound with hiking
trails, climbing routes, 4x4 trails, pony treks and adventure
pursuits, all accessible from numerous resorts in the lower
reaches. Some of the more popular resorts are Champagne Castle,
Cathkin Peak and Cathedral Peak, while Giant's Castle and its game
reserve are famed for the more than 500 rock paintings left behind
by the San people on cave walls. Eagles soar around the peaks in
the Royal Natal National Park in the north, where the dramatic
scenery includes the Amphitheatre, a five-mile long (8km) curved
basalt wall. The region is largely untamed, and criss-crossed by
lengths of rugged dirt roads. The only road that breaches the
mountain range and crosses the border to Lesotho is the
hair-raising Sani Pass, which is topped by the highest pub in
Africa.
Information & Facts
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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