Stand at the base of South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains and it's easy to appreciate why the Zulu people called them the Barrier of Spears, and the Afrikaans pioneers named them the Dragon Mountains.

South Africa’s ... at Thabana Ntlenyana The Drakensberg Mountains, also known as the “Dragon Mountains,” form the highest ...

But in the Drakensberg mountains, special things lie in wait. I’ve come on a hiking trip to the largest mountain range in South Africa, which can be found around four hours south of Johannesburg.

Settled in the heart of South Africa, where the Free State meets the soaring Drakensberg Mountains, is a haven for travellers seeking awe-inspiring sights and a deep connection to the earth ...

Hikers inside the Amphitheatre in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains. Photo: Andrew Bain Chain ladder in the Amphitheatre in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains. Photo: Andrew Bain Famous for ...