Mafadi is the highest point in South Africa, measuring 2,422 metres. It is located in the Drakensberg mountain range and is part of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. At the top of Mafadi is a series of peaks with names including The Devil’s Tongue and The Lion’s Head. The area around Mafadi was first explored by Europeans in 1859 when Francis Galton and his party became the first to reach its summit.
Where is the highest mountain in South Africa?
Compassberg is the highest mountain in South Africa. It is near the border of Lesotho and is 3,500 meters tall.
What is the 3rd highest peak in South Africa?
The 3rd highest peak in South Africa is Thabana Ntlenyana. It is in the Drakensberg range and it has a height of 3,476 meters.
What is the highest point in the Eastern Cape?
The highest point in the Eastern Cape is the Thabana Ntlenyana. It is on a mountain range in the Eastern Cape and has an altitude of 3,414 meters.
The Thabana Ntlenyana is also known as Mount Frere. It was created by volcanic activity and it is a stratovolcano that has shattered into three parts, namely, the north-western side, the south-eastern side, and the central part. The mountain range that it sits on is called the Amatole Mountains which are situated north of East London in South Africa.
