Mahai Campground sits within Royal Natal National Park in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, nestled alongside the Mahai River with the iconic Amphitheatre as a backdrop.

The spacious, shady sites accommodate a large number of campers, making it one of the more substantial campgrounds in the region. It is served by the park's main Visitor Centre. The surrounding park offers a wide range of activities.

Hiking trails range from easy walks to Fairy Glen to strenuous routes such as the Crack and Mudslide. Trout fishing is possible in the Mahai and Thukela rivers as well as a park dam, and swimming in the mountain streams is a popular summer activity.

The Cascades Trail begins near the campsite, following the Mahai River through forest along a partially paved path.