The Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg Mountain Range
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The Amphitheatre is the main feature of the Royal Natal National Park in the Drakensberg Mountain Range. To the west (right of the mountains in the background) is the Mount-Aux-Sources , the Mountain of Sources. This mountain gets its name from being the source of 3 of the major rivers in South Africa, namely the Orange, Vaal River, and the Tugela River. The Tugela river makes a majestic 974 meter fall down the side of Mount-Aux-Sources, and passes by the point where this panoramic image was captured.
The Royal Natal National Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in South Africa. This po...
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is the idea base for hikking groups and for a rest from the city. The view...
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation, and is an ideal for hikers and exp...
The Sentinel Car Park near Witsieshoek Lodge offers the ideal base for hikers. From here hikers can h...
The hike to the top of the Sentinel offers some wonderful views into the Free State Province and the ...
After hiking up to the top of the Amphiteatre from the Sentinel Peak Car Park, one is greated with th...
The second highest waterfall in the world! The Tugela Falls drops down 5 tiers, a total of 948 meters...
The view from the top of the Amphiteature is simply breathtaking. The sheer cliff face is over 1200 m...
The Hiking Trail from the Sentinel Peak Car Park to the top of the Amphitheatre features 2 chain ladd...
The infamous Chain Ladders of the Amphitheatre Hike certainly are not for the faint of heart, or thos...
Welcome to Africa, AKA the motherland! Check out African Internet Radio while you're scoping the panoramas.
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In June 2001 the African Union was formed, consisting of 53 African States organized, like in the EU, around common economic and political development.
Text by Steve Smith.
