Drakensberg, South Africa
Cathedral Peak
Drakensberg’s hidden gem, Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Drakensberg’s hidden gem, Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Drakensberg’s hidden gem, Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Drakensberg’s hidden gem, Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Location
In the Mlambonha Valley at the foot of Cathedral Peak lies the Cathedral Peak Hotel. A family-run hotel providing unparalleled access to the Drakensberg Mountains.
Accommodation
Accommodation is spread out in various wings, chalets and cottages around the property. There are seven honeymoon suites, the Presidential suite, regular rooms, superior rooms, and family rooms available for guest accommodations.
The hotel offers a wonderful leisure experience, delectable buffet meals, and friendly hospitality. It also serves for conferences and weddings.
Experiences
From the hotel's gardens you can admire the challenging heights of Cathedral Peak, The Bell, Inner and Outer Horns and Cleft Peak, whilst an interesting variety of indigenous flora and fauna may be seen during leisurely strolls to the nearby scenic attractions of Rainbow Gorge, Doreen Falls and Mushroom Rock. Other activities available are horse riding, walks, tennis, squash, bowls and fishing.
Extending from the North Western border of Kwazulu Natal to the Thukela Region, the Drakensberg Mountains form an area of magnificent beauty. Its mountains rise as high as 3000m, and host some of the most popular South African Nature Reserves. Well-known names, such as Mount-aux-Sources and the Natal Royal National Park draw the attention of local as well as overseas tourists to enjoy the unique, majestic and breathtaking views.
Extending from the North Western border of Kwazulu Natal to the Thukela Region, the Drakensberg Mountains form an area of magnificent beauty. Its mountains rise as high as 3000m, and host some of the most popular South African Nature Reserves. Well-known names, such as Mount-aux-Sources and the Natal Royal National Park draw the attention of local as well as overseas tourists to enjoy the unique, majestic and breathtaking views.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Community
Cathedral Peak supports its surrounding communities in several ways, from providing local schools with toys, educational equipment and work experience programmes to providing clothes, food and linen to those of all ages in need.
Community
The hotel has a strong history of supporting local suppliers to deliver an exceptional experience to their guests but also supporting local business owners. To name just a few of the local suppliers supported: Indezi River Creamery – Yoghurt and Cheese, Country Bounty – Homemade jams, Barney’s – Eggs and Bushmans River Trout – Fresh Trout.
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