In winter the berg is brushed with a dusting of snow often foiling climber’s attempts to summit its peaks. At night local communities and hikers use fire for warmth and cooking, in the mornings mists rise to become the dragon’s smoke. Local folklore speaks of a Water Dragon that lives in Woodstock Dam, All hail Smoking Dragon!
An end of year celebration unlike any other!
Hosted by AMPHITHEATRE BACKPACKERS LODGE
Situated at the foothills of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world and home to the highest waterfall in Africa. The Northern Drakensberg comes alive with a musical display
A glorious Amphitheatre is the festival's centrepiece.
enjoy unbelievable music, non-stop adventure and a beautiful crowd of like-minded music-lovers.
Fantastic activities are available in and around the festival area.
SMOKING DRAGON warmly welcomes all South Africans (and our many foreign travellers) to join us.