The Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area covers
about 5 000 square kilometres of the mountains that straddle the
north-eastern border between Lesotho and South Africa. These mountains
form the highest areas in the sub-region, and support unique montane
and sub-alpine ecosystems. The area has spectacular scenery as
well as being an important centre of endemism for montane plant
species. It consists of a number of proclaimed provincial nature
reserves in South Africa and a national park in Lesotho. The transfrontier
conservation and development area was established on 11 June 2001
by linking the Sehlaba-Thebe National Park and the Natal Drakensberg
Park in KwaZulu-Natal.
The website of the Peace
Parks Foundation, one of the park's sponsors, contains
excellent maps and other information in its interactive section
on the park.
