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Drakensberg

Escarpment in Lesotho
The Drakensberg is the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, which encloses the central Southern African plateau. The Great Escarpment reaches its greatest elevation – 2,000 to 3,482 metres within the border region of South Africa and Lesotho. Wikipedia
Highest point: Maluti Mountains
Elevation: 11,424′
Country: Lesotho
Coordinates: 29°23′S 29°27′E / 29.383°S 29.450°E
Etymology: Dragon's Mountain (modern day) and Crazy Carriers Mountain from Voortrekkers (historical)
Length: 1,000 km (620 mi) SW to NE