Join the Drakensberg Experience

It’s a legal requirement to be a member of a registered Community Tourism Organisation (CTO) to renew your business licence and there are several significant benefits:

• Get listed on our website
• Have exposure on our social media platforms
• Have access to our new DRAKENSBERG MAGAZINE and be included in our annual MAP
• Distribution of DE maps to all major airports
• Have access to our video which showcases the area and all the activities available
• Get opportunities for representation at trade and travel shows
• Be part of a great team that is passionate about showcasing the Drakensberg region
• Be involved with our municipality in helping build tourism in the region
• Help us create campaigns for improvement and change in our area

Members are encouraged to:

• Participate in building our fabulous brand
• Keep their listing on the website up to date
• Assist with content for social media
• Liaise with committee members to address ideas or concerns
• Participate in competitions or help host delegates who might assist us in growing our reach
• Help represent the area at trade or consumer shows

BECOME A MEMBER in these easy steps…

1. Complete the membership information form (here below …)
2. Calculate 2025 payable:
   • Once-off joining fee: R575.00
   • Hotels / Bed & Breakfasts / Self-catering venues per bedroom
     • 1 to 3 rooms pay: R1 050.00
     • 4 to 10 rooms pay: R1 155.00
     • 11 to 20 rooms pay: R1 260.00
     • 21 and more rooms pay: R1 900.00
   • Businesses: R1 050.00
3. Pay directly into the organisation’s bank account:
   Standard Bank, Ladysmith branch, code 057725
   Account Name: Drakensberg Experience
   Account number; 251336263
   Reference: Your establishment or business name
   E-mail PROOF OF PAYMENT to:
   membership@drakensbergexperience.com
   4. Fees are payable on joining and thereafter on the 1st of January each year.
   5. Your Registration Certificate will be emailed to you.