Southern Drakensberg

Cobham Nature Reserve is located in the southern Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Park that encompasses afro-montane and grassland habitats. The Maloti-Drakensberg is known for its rugged and spectacular mountain scenery and is a haven for hikers. In addition to its spectacular scenery the region is also well rewarded as being one of only 23 sites in the world that holds prestigious World Heritage Status for both its biodiversity and for its cultural heritage. It has also been identified as one of seven world Biodiversity Hot Spots and is an international RAMSAR wetland site, supplying water to a large percentage of the South African population.

Just off the western side of the busy N3 highway that links Gauteng with Durban, lie the towering mountains of the Drakensberg. Lotheni Nature Reserve, in the southern Drakensberg is best reached via the quaint town of Nottingham Road.