Amphitheatre, Natural cliff formation in Royal Natal National Park, South Africa
The Amphitheatre extends over 5 kilometers with vertical cliffs reaching 1220 meters high, forming a continuous wall in the Northern Drakensberg mountains.
The geological formation dates back millions of years when volcanic activity and erosion shaped the basalt cliffs of the current Drakensberg mountain range.
The mountain slopes contain numerous San rock art sites, reflecting the historical presence of indigenous communities in the Drakensberg region.
Visitors can access the summit through a hiking trail from Witsieshoek Resort, involving a challenging ascent using chain ladders mounted on the rock face.
The Tugela Falls, dropping 948 meters in five cascades from the Amphitheatre's summit, represents the second-highest waterfall on Earth.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Elevation above the sea: 2,819 m
Height: 1,220 m
GPS coordinates: -28.76140,28.91860
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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