Giant's Castle Game Reserve takes its name from the silhouette of the peaks and escarpment that resembles the profile of a sleeping giant. Historic Giant's Castle Game Reserve, home of the eland and the majestic bearded vulture, lies in the Central Berg region of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site.

Giant's Castle camp is situated on a grassy plateau among the deep valleys running down from the face of the High Drakensberg, offering glorious views for hikers and mountain climbers. Superb rock art is high among its special attractions.

The renowned vulture restaurant is open in winter for visitors to watch bearded vultures and other endangered species feeding. Visit the Main Caves Museum for a fascinating insight into the past lifestyle of the San people.

The camp has 37 x two-bed chalets with en-suite facilities, a lounge/dining area and fully appointed kitchens; four x four-bed chalets with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a lounge/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen; and four x six-bed chalets featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge/dining area and a fully appointed kitchen. Unit number 8, known as "Bride's Bush" has a double bed, a very private setting with a lovely view of the mountains, which makes it an ideal honeymoon suite.

Rock Lodge boasts a magnificent honeymoon suite built into the side of a massive rock and all three twin-bed bedrooms feature luxurious en-suite facilities. The lodge provides satellite television and a resident cook that prepares excellent meals with food supplied by the guests.

Rates Include:
Accommodation, community levy, emergency rescue levy and 14% VAT.

Rates Exclude:
Optional excursions

Gate Opening and Closing Times:  Summer (October to March) 05:00 to 19:00
Winter (April to September) 06:00 to 18:00

Reception Hours:  The office and shop are open from 08:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.

Distance and Time from Gate to Camp: 7km and 20 minutes.
Check Out Time: 10:00 ,  Check In Time: 14:00

Facilities:  The Main Caves Bushman Museum is a half hour walk from the camp.

The shop sells a wide range of curios and supplies.

The camp has been extensively upgraded and extended and now includes a restaurant and pub.

Special Precautions:  The weather is subject to change at short notice and hikers must be well equipped as it can get extremely cold. Hikers must also fill in their details in the Mountain Rescue Register before proceeding on a hike.

Pets are not permitted into the reserve.