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Sphinx

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

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Photo: Philipp Wald, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

The Sphinx is an impressive stone formation with breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains and the Escarpment in Monks Cowl. This makes it a perfect place for a picnic!

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Philipp Wald

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Coordinates

-29.055832, 29.398438

DMS

29°03'21.0"S 29°23'54.4"E

UTM

35J 733518 6783453

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