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Panoramic view of green rolling hills leading to dramatic cliff-faced mountains under blue sky with scattered white clouds in Northern Drakensberg, South Africa

Northern Drakensberg Mountain Range with Green Valley, South Africa

Northern Drakensberg , South Africa

The Northern Drakensberg mountain range displays dramatic basalt cliffs rising above rolling green hills and valleys in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, captured on a clear April morning.

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Ancient Geological Wonder

The Drakensberg escarpment, formed over 180 million years ago through volcanic activity, stands as southern Africa's highest mountain range.

Biodiversity Hotspot

The lush grasslands and valleys support diverse flora including endemic proteas and provide habitat for bearded vultures and eland antelope.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

This section of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park protects both exceptional natural beauty and thousands of San rock art sites.

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1604170948

Capture Date

April 2016

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Photographer

Daniel Sczepansky

Location

Northern Drakensberg , South Africa

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