The Drakensberg… The number one hiking destination in South Africa by a long shot ( sorry Cape Town) is the mighty Drakensberg. These majestic mountains, situated in the province of KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape offers up some fantastic hiking opportunities. The Best part about hiking in the Drakensberg? The sheer diversity! Hike along the rugged escarpment, scramble up majestic mountain passes, follow a stream onto a Gorge-carving waterfall or huff and puff to the top of South Africa’s highest peak where the weather and scenery is notoriously wild. And now for our next number…. We’d like to return
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] South Africa Adventures’ Best Hiking Trails in the Drakensberg South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and we have hand picked the best hiking trails in the Drakensberg just for you! Discover the immense beauty and serenity of hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains. From misted mountain passes to enchanted fern forests and cascading waterfalls, to vast open space. There will be moments when you think you are dreaming-having stumbled into a fantasy world that will ignite not only your senses but open up Pandora’s Box of imaginative splendor. It is no wonder
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What food to take on a Drakensberg hike – All you need to know One of the biggest questions we get asked- ‘what kind of food do I need for a Drakensberg hike ?’ We have been hiking in the Drakensberg for over 20 years and understand the crucial factor food and nutrition plays in a successful and relatively pain free hiking experience. We have included some ideas that we have picked up over the years to assist you with maintaining your strength and vitality in the mountains. The article includes an eating plan on how to maintain your
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] South Africa Adventures Guided Drakensberg Hikes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Our guided Drakensberg hikes are extremely popular!. The Drakensberg Mountains are considered as the best hiking destination in South Africa. The range extends for over 1000km around the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Most guided Drakensberg hikes however only cover the 230 odd kilometer stretch from the Southern Drakensberg in Underberground through to the Northern Drakensberg area of the Amphitheatre. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Within this area there are over 50 various routes that hikers can take. Some of the routes are pretty straight forward day hikes where little hiking experience is needed. And then
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Amphitheatre hike in the Drakensberg with South Africa Adventures As many intrepid hikers the world over know, the Drakensberg mountains in South Africa are fast becoming one of the most popular hiking destinations . In fact, these ancient spires of ancient rock are rated in the top 10 hikes to do on this jagged planet we call Earth. One of our most popular hiking tours in the Drakensberg by far is to the top of the Amphitheatre. Over the past 15 years we have taken over 2000 hikers on this tour. And why would this tour be so popular
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How fit do I need to be for a hike in the Drakensberg? Drakensberg Hike Fitness – not only is this one of the most frequently asked questions about our hiking tours in the Drakensberg but is also a topic of concern for us as a guiding company as well. A lot of people underestimate hiking in the mountains. There are so many factors at play that the average person does not take into account when booking for a hike. We have written this article to hopefully give our clients a rough idea of what to expect, how to