The Drakensberg Mountains

The last few days we have been in the Drakensberg Mountains at Cathedral Peak Resort, and it has been a wonderful experience. We have taken this week to be a relaxing, peaceful time to bond with Jeremy. We have no obligations but to take care of him. Someone else prepares breakfast and supper and tea twice a day, leaving us with all the time in the world to get to know our little guy. This has been a special time, an absolute blessing.


Cathedral Peak Resort is almost an hour’s drive off of the nearest town, Winterton, and is situated on the Northern tip of the Drakensberg Mountains. The resort is located right in the mountains, with many hiking trails up and around them. Although it is getting close to winter, and so the mountains are more brown than green and the flowers are nearing the end of their blooming season, the view is nonetheless breathtaking.

Cathedral Peak.

Over this week we have hiked over six hours, walking across fields, climbing up mountains, wading through cold mountain fresh rivers, and inched along cliff edges. We have seen exotic wild plants, many different species of birds (not to mention the baboons and their babies that like to play on the road up to the resort).

Baboon Rock

Trout Farm (Trout served daily at the Hotel)

Feeding the Hungry Fish

Pokes

Lake Jarod

The Fern Forest

Waking up to Feed in the Fern Forest

The Hungry Dog River

(Hungry because it is winter and there is no rain.

In the summer, the rainy season, it is no longer hungry.)

African Eagle

African Goose and White Brested Cormorant

The resort itself is amazing. Located on a mountain side, its many levels and stairways make it a bit challenging for the stroller, but most of our destinations within the resort are a short distance, so carrying Jeremy either in hand, bundled in the wrap, or in the car seat has not been an issue. The hotel is mostly indoors, beautifully decorated with sculptures and local artwork, while the hallways from the main reception to the dining room to our suite are outdoors, but well covered, and draped with greenery. We have enjoyed trying new foods, having afternoon tea on the terrace, and siesta time with Jeremy in our room.

The Chapel

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Cathedral Peak. It has been relaxing, peaceful, awe-inspiring, and even physically exhausting, which also cn be a good thing. Our stay in the Drakensbergs will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of our trip.