On top of the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. This photo is taken standing on top of the Amphitheatre, a section of the Northern Drakensberg which is particularly beautiful. There is a cliff face about 5km long and about 900m high.
The view from the top is spectacular, the view from the bottom is equally so.
Of the long Drakensberg Mountain Range on the South Africa - Lesotho Border, this is one of the easiest points to get to the top. There is a road that takes you to the Sentinel Car Park. From there it is a 6-8 km walk to the top.
There are two ways up - the chain ladder (shorter) or up the Gully (longer).
In the background of the photo is the distinctive landmark - The Devil's Tooth.
The feeling of getting to the top is always jubilant.
The weather conditions need to be watched at all times and if it starts to turn bad, it is advisable to get down as soon as possible. Blizzards, although rear, have been recorded in each month of the year. Thunderstorms with lightning are a more frequent hazard.