Walking Holidays South Africa

Explore the top walking holidays in South Africa. Guided tours include the bucket list of adventures from the Drakensberg mountains to the Garden Route in the Cape

Traditional craft beer, a witchdoctor and some hiking

Ancient craft beer, a witchdoctor and a trek to the highest mountain in South Africa. I’ve been drunk for days, relentlessly rinsing my brain in Umqombothi (traditional Zulu Beer). Good luck trying to say that out loud. The distinctive clicking sound seems to get easier after your umpteenth sip. Through the misty haze of my Umqombothi stupor, I try to ponder how many millions of brain cells are being nuked, but the thought drains from my mind and I return to admiring the incredible scenery of the central Drakensberg. Beer before hike? That is the question We are on a
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Cathedral Peak Hike

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Drakensberg Hiking Experts Join Our Cathedral Peak Hike Cathedral Peak Hike at its best! The Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa is hikers paradise!! It is also fast becoming one of the top hiking destinations in the world. And it is no wonder!! The range extends roughly north east to south west for over 1,100 kilometers. The average height is 3,100m with the highest summit known as Mafadi situated at a height of 3,451m. The Drakensberg was deservedly named a World Heritage site bank in 2000. The massive towers and spires of basalt and sandstone are unique and incredibly beautiful.
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3 day guided hike to Mnweni in the Northern Drakensberg

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All about our 3 day guided hike to Mnweni in The Northern Drakensberg  The Drakensberg is renowned for its various hiking routes. In fact there are so many incredible hikes that a traveller can easily get overwhelmed and indecisive when what route to go hiking on.  One of our favourite hikes in the Drakensberg has got to be the Mnweni area, situated in the Northern Drakensberg. The Mnweni Valley is situated just south of the Amphitheatre region. The advantages of this? It is only a 4 hour drive from Johannesburg.  About Mnweni  The Mnweni circuit is also pretty cool as
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2 Day Amphitheater Hike FAQ

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What you need to know about the 2 day Amphitheatre Hike in the Drakensberg FAQ: 2 day Amphitheatre Hike in the Drakensberg What you need to know about the 2 day Amphitheatre Hike in the Drakensberg The pick-up location for the tour? The pick-up location for the tour is “The Stables Village Market” situated on 3rd Road, Chartwell.   You will need to drive into the property. There is secure parking with security so don’t worry about your car. It will be safe. Click here for the Google Maps Directions Why we can’t pick you up from you home? Pure logistics
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Drakensberg 3 Day Hike FAQ’s

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What you need to know about a 3 day Drakensberg Hike The pick-up location for the tour? The pick-up location for the tour is “THE STABLES VILLAGE MARKET”, situated in the Chartwell area-close to Broadacres. The address is 212 3rd rd, Chartwell  You will need to drive into the property upon arrival.  There is secure parking with security so don’t worry about your car. It will be safe. Other options would be Uber, getting dropped off and roller skates.  Click here for the Google Maps Directions Why we can’t pick you up from you home? Pure logistics are to blame. We

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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

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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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