The #Drakensberg#Mountains, meaning '#Dragon Mountains' in #Afrikaans, are the #highest mountains in #SouthAfrica, ranging up to 3,482 m (11,422 ft) in height.
In #isi-Zulu the language of the #Zulu People, they are called " #uKhahlamba ", the 'barrier of spears'. They are located in the eastern part of South Africa, running for some 1000 km (600 mi) generally southwest to northeast, with a northwesterly bend forming the northeastern border of #Lesotho with South Africa.
They are drained on the west by the Orange and Vaal #rivers, and on the east and south by a number of smaller rivers, the Tugela being the largest. The #range thus separates KwaZulu-Natal Province from Free State #Province, looming over the nearby coast of #Natal.
But don't let the formidable names put you off. Cosy inns, characterful #hotels and #wonderful#wayside pubs create an ambience of comfort and country homeliness in the shadow of the High Berg. The nearest major city to the Drakensberg is #Pietermaritzburg and #Durban is a drive of only a few hours away.
It's a popular #hiking destination. There are lots of lovely day #walks and the more #energetic could hike out for a few days or even a few weeks. The Drakensberg Traverse is quite difficult, but for those who have the time, inclination, energy and equipment, this 300km (180 mile) hike is a challenge and a delight.
A next analog photo from my Zorki 4. It's a konik (a polish horse) in the wild in Oostvaardersplassen, Flevoland, The Netherlands. There are many of them in the Netherlands. 🐎 🥰 💛
Gear:
• Zorki 4 (KMZ, 1966)
• Jupiter-8 50 mm f/2 (KMZ, 1967)
• Kodak Professional Portra 400/36