Nature Reserve
Royal Natal National Park
Home of the Amphitheatre · Northern Berg
Famous for the iconic Amphitheatre — a 5-kilometre curved basalt cliff wall rising 1,200 metres from the valley floor — Royal Natal National Park is arguably the most dramatic landscape in the Drakensberg. Tugela Falls, the world's second highest waterfall at 947 metres, plunges from the escarpment in five separate cascades. The park encompasses 8,094 hectares of pristine mountain terrain with exceptional hiking opportunities for all levels.
Key Peaks
The Sentinel
Eastern Buttress
Inner Tower
Outer Tower
Best Time to Visit
May–August (clear skies, dry). Wildflowers in spring (September–November).
Permits & Fees
SANParks permit required. R372/adult/day (international). R186/adult/day (SADC). Chalets must be pre-booked.
Facilities
