Sentinel Peak
South Africa, africa
4.5 km
2,545 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure awaits! Sentinel Peak, perched on the Free State/KwaZulu-Natal border in South Africa, is a seriously high parking spot at 2,545m (8,349ft). Nestled in the Drakensberg mountains, it's one of the highest roads you'll find in the country.
The 12.8km road starts off paved, but don't get too comfy! You'll hit about 4.5km of seriously rough, unsealed track that's best tackled in a 4x4 – think dirt, small boulders, and rocks galore. Then there's another 2.5km paved to the parking area at the top.
While the road can be a challenge, the views are totally worth it. Get ready for insane vistas of the Pudding, the Dome, and the Witches. Just take it slow, and you'll be rewarded with scenery you won't forget!
Where is it?
Sentinel Peak is located in South Africa (africa). Coordinates: -29.7516, 20.6396
Road Details
- Country
- South Africa
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,545 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -29.7516, 20.6396
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