Joan and I left Wagendrift Nature Reserve and continued into the Drakensberg Mountains, meaning Dragon Mountains and locally called The ‘Bergs.
We drove to the end of the road to camp at Monks Cowl located in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
Absolutely surrounded by green covered sandstone steps topped by basalt cliffs.
These are the highest mountains in South Africa reaching heights of 11420 ft (3482 m).
Monks Cowl would be the starting point for an overnight backpacking trip with guide John, son of Jo from memorable meanders.
Yet it would be a couple of days before the overnighter so Joan and I enjoyed camp and hiked to Sterkspruit Falls.
Our neighbors had a visitor who watched us closely hoping for handouts.
We had our honeymoon in the Drakensberg so great memories here. Diane
I like it when the green starts to give contrast to the rock formations. That is starting to happen in California as the early rains and cool weather green up our world.
Looks like a big thunderstorm. Maybe they need the rain down there. Nice pictures too.
Oh wow, Gaelyn: I'm sure we camped in the vicinity of your site:) I did a post on it at the time. We're off to the Berg again tomorrow, spending the night with John, Debz and babz, and home again on Thursday afternoon. I always love going to the mountains – God's own country! Have a wonderful day, my friend. (((hugs))) Jo
You've inspired me with all your South Africa posts…I FINALLY started recapping my safari experiences today! Only took seven months… =)
🙂 !
The Drakenberg must have been so different from the scenery back home for you. I am looking forward to see your Drakensberg shots in anticipation of our trip there in December.
I love the name Dragon Mts, appropriate with the mist on the peaks.
What a cute little monkey, hoping for treats.