In Zulu, uKhahlamba means 'barrier of spears', a reference to the craggy peaks that separate South Africa from the neighbouring mountain kingdom of Lesotho.

It’s here you’ll find the highest peaks in southern Africa, among them Champagne Castle (3 377m) and Giant’s Castle (3 315m). Needless to say, this makes the Drakensberg popular with hikers, climbers and adventurers.

On the lower slopes, there are gentler pursuits to keep visitors entertained, from horse riding to indulging in a relaxing spa treatment at one of the many hotels to be found here.

Keen birders and wildlife photographers might wish to arrange a visit to one of the vulture hides at Giant’s Castle and Cathedral Peak, where they can get close to endangered species like the bearded and Cape vulture.

And those interested in culture and history could ask to be taken on a guided hike to view the rock art for which this area is also famous.