Adventure Travel Gift Vouchers

There is no better gift than adventure We offer Adventure Travel Gift Vouchers from R500 to R50,000. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” What do you get someone who already has everything? We all know of that person that has lots of materialistic ‘stuff’. Who needs more of it? If there is one thing that you can’t ever have too much of, it’s memories. Studies have shown that experiences bring people more happiness than material possessions. Take adventure travel for example… the anticipation of the adventure often brings an additional element to the ‘happiness factor’

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Surviving the Coronavirus!! What mountains have taught me

Surviving the Coronavirus!! What mountains have taught me As I sit in quarantine pondering how life as we know it suddenly changed in what seemed like a blink of the eye, I think to myself-how the heck are we going to get through this? I realise that we all have different ways of dealing with adverse situations. And as I piece together the foggy reality of the past few weeks, I wonder how I can defrag the current reality of the Coronavirus pandemic into something more positive and less debilitating on my mind and soul. What can I share, not

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Hiking in the Drakensberg: Champagne Castle

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My Champagne Castle Hiking experience in the Drakensberg Mountains We asked one of our regular clients to share in their latest experience. The hike was in the Central Drakensberg area and the objective was to get to the summit of the second highest mountain in South Africa known as Champagne Castle- a challenging yet rewarding trek with some incredible views. The camp for the 2 nights was nestled between the looming peaks of the Dragons Back, Champagne, Cathkin Peak and Monks Cowl. The camp known as Keith’s Bush Camp is the perfect spot for a summit bid. It is situated
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Guided Drakensberg hiking tours from Johannesburg

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Our guided Drakensberg hiking tours from Johannesburg South Africa Adventures are the leading tour company when it comes to guided Drakensberg hikes from Johannesburg. We have been involved in over 200 guide hikes to South Africa’s premiere trekking destination for over 10 years. We get it!!! You would love to go hiking in the Drakensberg but you are faced with a number of challenges; You have no one go with You lead a pretty hectic lifestyle and the logistics of organizing the trip for yourself or a group of friends is just too stressful You are a solo traveller and
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A guide to the 5 best hiking areas of the Northern Drakensberg

South Africa Adventures' guide to the 5 best hiking areas of the Northern Drakensberg Are you looking at a hiking trip in the Drakensberg Mountains but have no idea where to begin? It’s no wonder you may be overwhelmed. These incredible and majestic mountains extend for over 200km from what is known as the Northern to Southern Drakensberg regions. So yes, it can be pretty overwhelming when deciding what part of the Drakensberg best suites your hiking needs. So where would the best areas be to go hiking in the Drakensberg? As mentioned the “Berg” as it is referred to
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The Ultimate South Africa Bucket list adventures

The Ultimate South Africa Bucket list adventures
Bucket list adventures in South Africa So yes it’s no secret!!! South Africa is definitely my favorite place in the world especially if you are looking for the ultimate bucket list adventures. If I had a choice I would move there in a heartbeat. I love absolutely everything about the ‘Rainbow Nation’, from its stunning beaches to mystical forests to majestic mountains to chilled out and friendly vibe.  South Africa is definitely the perfect destination for adventure travellers the world over. I have traveled to the country with South Africa Adventures 5 times and yet I still find some incredible
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5 reasons to go on a guided Drakensberg hike

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5  reasons to book a guided Drakensberg hike with Us!  Indulge your senses and challenge your mental and physical ability in South Africa’s number one hiking destination - book a guided Drakensberg hike! The Dragon Mountains have a special kind of magical allure that will captivate your soul and leave you with an unquenchable and tantalizing desire to come back again and again. You will be immersed in some of the most scenic and remote mountain scenery. It is no wonder the Drakensberg has gained World Heritage Site status. So what makes hiking in the Drakensberg so special you may
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Iron Deficient Anemia

Iron Deficient Anemia
Do you have Iron Deficient Anemia? Do you ever just have this overwhelming feeling all day, every day, that you have no energy?! Ever just sat there thinking, I eat well and healthily, I exercise, I take all my supplements, I get enough restful sleep but yet I just feel so lethargic and out of breath all the time?! Well it’s maybe time it’s time to have your iron levels tested, you may be suffering from iron deficient anemia. This form of anemia is one of the most prevalent types experienced by people. This type of anemia occurs when our bodies
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Hiking to the Highest Mountain in South Africa

Mafadi – the highest mountain in South Africa  One of the definite highlights of any trekking enthusiast is to summit the highest mountain in South Africa. The peak, which is situated in the Drakensberg Mountains, is named ‘Mafadi’. Although we have been involved in over 20 successful summits of this 3451m peak, this hiking trip was full of surprises. Our team for the hike consisted of just the 6 of us. The purpose of the hike was primarily to test the team’s mental and physical stamina in preparation for their upcoming attempt at climbing Island Peak (6189m) in the Himalayas.

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Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Explained  Over the last couple of weeks we have discussed all the changes that your body will go through and how to best cope with the altitude and how best to prepare for it…….. Now, what happens when things do not go to plan? Acute Mountain Sickness: The Intro There are many things that can go wrong while on your trip. They can range from physical injury to severe illness. Over the next couple of weeks to months, we’ll be going over and discussing the various things that may go wrong. In each of the topics, we
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