Giant's Castle, Mountain summit in Drakensberg range, South Africa.
Giant's Castle peak reaches an elevation of 3,315 meters within the central section of the Drakensberg Mountains in KwaZulu-Natal province.
The mountain area holds numerous caves containing San people rock art paintings, documenting the presence of early inhabitants thousands of years ago.
The Main Caves Museum presents exhibits about San people traditions, featuring interpretations of their rock art and daily life practices.
Visitors can access 285 kilometers of walking trails, ranging from 3-kilometer paths to extended 30-kilometer routes through the mountain landscape.
The mountain's silhouette forms the shape of a sleeping giant's profile when viewed from specific angles in the Drakensberg range.
GPS coordinates: -29.34571,29.48356
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:16
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