ACTIVITIES

Unmatched thrills and epic adventures

Unmatched thrills and epic adventures

For those seeking adventure, the resort offers a wide range of activities and experiences. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

For those seeking adventure, the resort offers a wide range of activities and experiences. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES

The Berg is your Playground

Many of our signature activities are included in our premium all-inclusive offering. From mountain trails to outdoor thrills and everything in between, we have daily scheduled and self-paced activities for everyone. Go high energy or take it slow.

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Saddle Up

Ride through open grasslands and mountain terrain and experience the stillness of the Berg from horseback.

Included in your stay

  • One-hour guided horseback ride per guest
  • Extended rides are available as optional extra.

Go-Karting

Kick up some dust on our outdoor go-kart track. Perfect for friendly competition and family fun.

Included in your stay

  • Five go-kart laps per guest
  • Suitable for guests 10yrs and older.

Airsoft (optional extra)

Outsmart the opposition and test your accuracy. Airsoft sessions are available on-site and can be booked during your stay.

Optional extra

  • This is an additional paid-for activity that is not included in the all-inclusive offering. Equipment is provided. Participation is subject to age restrictions and safety requirements.

Obstacle Course and Zipline

Take on the challenge, testing your balance, agility and bravery high above the ground.

Included in your stay

  • One high-rope and zipline session per guest
  • Participation is subject to safety requirements.

Dream Xplorers Clubhouse

Keep the fun going indoors with classic games for all ages. Kids aged 6 to 12 can enjoy supervised daily activities.

Included throughout your stay

  • Kids games room access
  • Arts and crafts, treasure and bug hunts
  • Outdoor games and kids walks
  • Movie nights with popcorn and marshmallow roasting
  • Fishing lessons and pond fishing
  • Babysitting is available by pre-booking as an optional extra.

Fishing

Cast a line at our well-stocked trout dams. Whether you're there to catch some fish or just to catch some sun, it's an idyllic way to spend a day.

Included throughout your stay

  • Fishing tackle available for hire

Saddle Up

Ride through open grasslands and mountain terrain and experience the stillness of the Berg from horseback.

Included in your stay

  • One-hour guided horseback ride per guest
  • Extended rides are available as optional extra.

Go-Karting

Kick up some dust on our outdoor go-kart track. Perfect for friendly competition and family fun.

Included in your stay

  • Five go-kart laps per guest
  • Suitable for guests 10yrs and older.

Airsoft (optional extra)

Outsmart the opposition and test your accuracy. Airsoft sessions are available on-site and can be booked during your stay.

Optional extra

  • This is an additional paid-for activity that is not included in the all-inclusive offering. Equipment is provided. Participation is subject to age restrictions and safety requirements.

Obstacle Course and Zipline

Take on the challenge, testing your balance, agility and bravery high above the ground.

Included in your stay

  • One high-rope and zipline session per guest
  • Participation is subject to safety requirements.

Dream Xplorers Clubhouse

Keep the fun going indoors with classic games for all ages. Kids aged 6 to 12 can enjoy supervised daily activities.

Included throughout your stay

  • Kids games room access
  • Arts and crafts, treasure and bug hunts
  • Outdoor games and kids walks
  • Movie nights with popcorn and marshmallow roasting
  • Fishing lessons and pond fishing
  • Babysitting is available by pre-booking as an optional extra.

Fishing

Cast a line at our well-stocked trout dams. Whether you're there to catch some fish or just to catch some sun, it's an idyllic way to spend a day.

Included throughout your stay

  • Fishing tackle available for hire

Hiking Trails

Choose a gentle stroll or a more rewarding climb. Choose a guided walk or go on a self-paced walking trail to enjoy the sweeping Drakensberg views.

Included in your stay

  • Guided walk to Rainbow Falls and The Cone with sundowners
  • Guided adventurous walk to Baboon Rock and Painted Caves (with snack pack)
  • Self-paced walking trails available daily
  • Guided walk times subject to weather conditions.

Outdoor social sports

Enjoy light-hearted competition with family and friends with our variety of sports activities

Included throughout your stay

  • Air Golf
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis and Pickleball (equipment provided)
  • Bowls, Frisbee Golf and Driving Range
  • Mini Golf

Mountain Biking

Explore the terrain on two wheels with dedicated adventure trails around the resort.

Included throughout your stay

  • Mountain bike adventure trails
  • Bring your own bike or enquire about the availability of hiring a bicycle.

Birding

Home to over 300 bird species across grasslands, forests and rugged cliffs, our resort is made for binoculars and camera in hand.

Included in your stay

  • One guided bird walk

Evening Entertainment

As evening falls, the atmosphere shifts to relaxed, social moments, from outdoor movie nights and marshmallow braais to karaoke, live music and pub games at Vulture's Retreat Bar, where guests come together to end the day on a high note.

Included in your stay

  • Sundowners at The Cone or Rainbow Falls Ledge
  • Cocktail-making sessions
  • Family and adult themed quizzes
  • Outdoor movie nights with blankets and popcorn
  • Live acoustic music on selected evenings
  • Stargazing experiences
  • Karaoke

Take to the skies (offsite optional extra)

Take to the skies from Cathedral Peak Hotel with scenic helicopter flights complete with a celebratory bubbly stopover and hot air ballooning, drifting above the Drakensberg at sunrise where golden light meets endless peaks for a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Optional extra

  • This is an additional paid-for activity that is not included in the all-inclusive offering. Enquire at reception for more information.

Destination

Distance and drive

Highlight

Kruger National Park

Pilgrim’s Rest

Blyde River Canyon

Bourke’s Luck Potholes

God’s Window

Sudwala Caves

Echo Caves

Available at an additional cost

  • Extended horse riding
  • Spa treatments
  • Premium beverages
  • Babysitting
  • Additional scheduled activities beyond inclusions
  • Beverages outside 10am to 10pm are excluded.

Good to Know

  • Booking activities: Fishing guides and tuition can be arranged on request, and rods and flies can be hired. Arrange both when you book.
  • Equipment: Three to four weight rods are most suitable, depending on weather conditions. The stream is renowned for dry fly fishing, though there are times when nymphs are more successful. Bring your own mountain bike if you plan to ride.
  • Catch and release: Catch and release is encouraged at Highland Run, although fishing for the table is acceptable.
  • Guiding: Walking, riding and wildlife watching in the reserve are unguided and taken at your own pace.
  • Mobile reception: There is no cellphone reception anywhere on the property. Tell someone your plans before you set out, and note that the reserve gate closes in the evening.
  • Getting around: A vehicle with good ground clearance is needed on the reserve roads, and every off-site outing listed above is a drive out through the Mount Anderson gate, not a walk from the cottage.
  • Own risk
  • Malaria status
  • Weather and seasons

ARTS AND CULTURE

A century of mountain hospitality on the Oliviershoek Pass

Relics of a Romantic Past

The Spekboom Valley still bears relics of its romantic gold-rush days, and the reserve around Highland Run carries the hidden stories of that era among the antelope and the birdlife. Walkers and riders come across them without looking very hard.

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Our History

Little Switzerland Resort began its history over a century ago as a simple farm in 1907 providing a tranquil retreat for travellers seeking solace in the heart of the mountains. It is named for its resemblance to a Swiss village, especially during the region’s frequent snowfalls. The main building still maintains its original authentic thatched roof with local wood framings, preserving the “old school” charm that has defined the property for decades.

The property evolved into a popular tea garden during the 1940s. Following its full-scale resort opening in 1989, which introduced its signature Alpine-style chalets, the venue was acquired by Dream Hotels & Resorts in 2018, marking a significant transition from a family-run enterprise to a corporate-managed property.

Demonstrating a commitment to evolving with modern travel preferences, the resort shifted to a fully all-inclusive model in 2024 to provide guests with seamless cost transparency and enhanced value.

Early 1900s Tea Garden

The resort originally began humble operations as a remote tea garden. It catered to early travellers negotiating the rugged mountain passes of the Drakensberg range.

Alpine Transformation

Over the decades, the property evolved from a simple rest stop into a fully fledged mountain lodge. It features authentic thatched roofing, local wood furnishings, and iconic, Swiss-alpine-style self-catering chalets designed to complement the dramatic mountain terrain.

The 2012 to 2014 Road Closure Crisis

The resort faced severe financial and operational hardships when the main access road leading past the property was completely closed for two years. This cut off the lifeblood of the business, forcing a temporary shutdown before its eventual revival.

Community Integration

Following its reopening, the resort established an extensive on-site hydroponics program. The system grows fresh spinach, lettuce, and tomatoes used for guest meals and directly sustains the nearby Langkloof school and orphanage.

2026 Shift to All-Inclusive

In March 2026, Little Switzerland completed a major strategic repositioning by transitioning into a fully all-inclusive resort model. The modern format bundles all meals, high teas, select beverages, and on-site adventure activities into standard stays.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS

Things to do nearby

Royal Natal National Park

The Amphitheatre you look at from the resort is best walked from inside Royal Natal. Trails run from short riverside strolls to the Tugela Gorge, and the park is known for climbing, birding and some of the finest mountain scenery in South Africa.

Spioenkop Battlefield

The hilltop where the Anglo-Boer War battle of January 1900 was fought and lost is preserved with trenches, memorials and marked graves. Guided visits make sense of the ground, and the views across the Tugela valley are worth the climb on their own.

Amphitheatre Golf Club

A nine-hole course laid out beneath the escarpment, playable in a relaxed morning and forgiving enough for occasional golfers. Visitors are welcome and the setting does most of the work, with the Drakensberg filling the horizon on almost every hole.

Royal Natal National Park

The Amphitheatre you look at from the resort is best walked from inside Royal Natal. Trails run from short riverside strolls to the Tugela Gorge, and the park is known for climbing, birding and some of the finest mountain scenery in South Africa.

Spioenkop Battlefield

The hilltop where the Anglo-Boer War battle of January 1900 was fought and lost is preserved with trenches, memorials and marked graves. Guided visits make sense of the ground, and the views across the Tugela valley are worth the climb on their own.

Amphitheatre Golf Club

A nine-hole course laid out beneath the escarpment, playable in a relaxed morning and forgiving enough for occasional golfers. Visitors are welcome and the setting does most of the work, with the Drakensberg filling the horizon on almost every hole.

FAQ

Horse riding, go-karting, a zipline and high-ropes obstacle course, fishing, hiking trails, mountain biking, birding, mini golf, a driving range and court sports, plus evening entertainment including quizzes and outdoor movie nights.

Booking is essential and most activities are weather dependent and subject to availability. Go-karts, horse rides, the zipline and the obstacle course also require a signed indemnity form at reception before you take part.

The zipline suits ages eight and older and the high-ropes obstacle course ages ten and older. Go-karting suits guests of ten and above, and guided horse rides are for ages thirteen and older.

Eight marked trails run from the resort, from The Cone at about forty minutes to Echo Rock at around seven and a half hours. Rainbow Falls, Begonia Falls, Lone Tree Hill and Baboon Rock sit between them.

Yes. Over 300 bird species have been recorded across the grasslands, forest and cliffs around the resort, and a guided bird walk runs during your stay. Bring binoculars, as none are supplied.

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