The whole Drakensberg Mountains is a bird sanctuary, and the endangered lammergeier (or bearded vulture) can be spotted. The highest concentration of walks and trails in South Africa is found here.

The Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001 and consists of almost the entire range of the Drakensberg mountain range from Bushmans Neck in the south to the Royal Natal National Park in the north.

Peaks soar to over 3 000 m and are often snow covered in winter. The Park is administered by Ezemvelo KwaZulu Natal Wildlife. Their trout hatcheries are located in the Kamberg Reserve area.

The Lotheni Nature Reserve is notable for its trout fishing facilities (angling permits are required).

The Himeville Nature Reserve has two lakes stocked with trout. The Swamp Nature Reserve close by attract a variery of waterfowl, including the rare wattled crane