Kenmo Lake

That purely depends on your personal interests and energy levels; and how much time you have to spend in the area.

Situated at high altitude and far removed from major development ensures that the Southern Drakensberg remains a pristine environment for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides superb trout fishing, the majestic Sani Pass and hiking, numerous other sports and activities promise a most enjoyable stay.

It similarly offers great  opportunity for those who wish to recover from everyday living by "just doing nothing" in the stillness of nature, or spend time in contemplative retreat to revive body and soul.

This is by no means intended to be an exhaustive list, but merely some of the things visitors could see or do in a day:

• Summit Sani Pass. A must-do for everyone. Border post hours now 06h00 to 18h00. A valid passport is required. Check on Lesotho visa requirements, if any, applicable.
  
  • Sani Pass Day Tours –  Tours depart daily at around 9h00 and return by approximately 16h00; many include a visit to a Basotho village, or can be tailored to your specific need.
  • Undertake a Self-Drive – A unique experience for the adventurous at heart with a 4x4 vehicle.
• Do some Fly fishing. The Southern Drakensberg is home to internationally acclaimed fishing waters in some pristine rivers and dams. Rivers are self-stocking and are closed in spawning season. Stocked dams remain open.
• Go Birding With arguably some of the most knowledgeable guides in the country, are there both endemic and more common species to be added to your list of 'have-seens'
• See ancient Rock Art. Accessible only when companied by an accredited rock art guide, recorded by UNESCO for World Heritage Site statusof the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, as being the largest and most concentrated group of rock paintings in Africa south of the Sahara; outstanding both in quality and diversity of subject. Hikes to these caves are not recommended for the unfit or young children.  Short or long hikes available, all with entrance fees and light packed lunch included can be arranged.
  
• Enjoy Horse riding. Offerings cover the entire spectrum
  • Pony Trails & Outrides – from 1 hour, or more
    
  • Overnight Treks – up to 3 days into Lesotho
• Explore local history.
  • Reichenau Mission – situated about 15 km from Underberg on the R617 towards Bulwer. Fascinating history of the church and restored grain mill. Walk down the steep stairs behind the mill to the waterfall on the Pholela River. Ikhwezi Craft Cooperative Project run by Zulu women. Take a guided tour of the mission.
  • Himeville Museum – on the main road in Himeville. Judged as one of the most excellent local museums in the country.
• View Arts & Crafts.
  
  • Landscape photography – simply breathtaking art by gifted photographer on display and for sale.
  • Ceramics – beautiful, affordable ceramics exhibited for sale.
  • Art Gallery – see the work of local artists on display and for sale by the Arts Society. Part of the proceeds goes to our local SPCA.
  • Several curio/craft shop have a large variety on offer.
• Just have fun
  
  • Cheesery – 2km on the Drakensberg Gardens Rd. Taste and buy a delicious variety of speciality cheeses and yoghurts
  • Tubing or Canoeing – Best in summer months when rivers are full
  • Cycling in the countryside – hire a mountain bike or bring your own
  • Animal Petting zoo – relax in the restaurant/bar while the children feed the farm animals or play in the playground, or browse around in the shops/displays on the premises for local produce.
  • Dairy visit – experience the daily milking at one of the many dairy farms in the area (by special prior arrangement)
  • Quad Tours – Experience a self-drive trip in the scenic surrounds on quad bikes or other 4-wheelers. Watch the spectacular sunset and night-life on your return. All trips are guided.
  • Abseiling – explore some of the magnificent rock face up close and personal.
  • Scenic microlight flights – enjoy the natural splendour from a birds-eye view [weather conditions permitting]
  • Paragliding – tandem fights arranged
  • 4x4 obstacle course
• Hiking
  • for the family – many day walks from Cobham, Bushmans Nek and Drakensberg Gardens
  • for the serious – Giants Cup Hiking trail is a magnificent 5 day hike, or try some of the peaks like Rhino, Siphongweni and Khanti. Thabana Ntlenyana is the highest peak in Africa south of Kilimanjaro. From Cobham you can also access Hodgsons Peaks.
  • organised and guided – The local Hiking Club arranges hikes just about every Sunday leaving from Underberg
• Nature Reserves – Himeville Nature reserve is nearly in the village, hosting a small herd of blesbuck and wildebeest, 2 small dams, picnic spot, braai area. Cobham, Garden Castle, Vergelegen, Coleford and Loteni are all within easy reach with much on offer for the nature lover.
• Enjoy your Sport. Magnificent surroundings for :
  
  • Tennis – a very active and well maintained club in Himeville, open to visitors at R20,00 per person; other courts only available by special arrangement. Join club players on Saturday afternoons for some social tennis.
  • Bowls – visitors welcome to the club greens in Underberg or at various resorts
  • Golf – play the three courses located in the most spectacular settings
  • Cycling/Mountain Biking -Take up the challenge that our beautiful mountain surrounds offer; conquer the Sani Pass and others
  • Motocross - join the local riders in the dirt at the track on a nearby farm outside Himeville
  • Aero-modelling - bring your craft for an unforgettable time with the local flyers.
  • Sport Aviation - Fly in to the private Himeville Airfield for a day in the country in the shadow of 3000m buttresses, or soar silently from the Drakensberg Soaring Club.
  • Canoeing - paddle one of the many pristine rivers (rainfall permitting) or open waters
  • Polo - compete against some of the most experienced riders, on arguably of the best grounds anywhere in the country
• Be pampered – beauty, wellness & spa therapies, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures,detox therapy available at various locations
• Just relax – Do absolutely nothing. Just breathe the clean crisp air and watch nature unfold! (Highly recommended). Enjoy a wonderful picnic all year round; some best seen in the autumn;  no fires please!