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Drakensberg Best Hikes

November 5, 2020 November 5, 2020
Darren
Drakensberg
Amphitheatre, Cathedral peak, Champagne Castle, Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking, Mnweni
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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

Walking Holidays South Africa

July 3, 2020 July 13, 2020
Darren
Destinations, Drakensberg, Fitness Tours, travel to south africa
Drakensberg Hiking, walking holidays, 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

Drakensberg 3 Day Hike FAQ’s

April 5, 2018 August 2, 2019
Darren
Drakensberg, Drakensberg FAQ
Drakensberg, Drakensberg FAQ, Drakensberg Hiking
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Guided Drakensberg Hikes 3 Day Champagne Castle Hike_14

[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.

Guided Drakensberg hiking tours from Johannesburg

March 5, 2018 July 5, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg, Drakensberg FAQ
Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking

Guided Drakensberg Hike Champagne Castle_7 South Africa Adventures Guided Tours

[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

5 reasons to go on a guided Drakensberg hike

August 28, 2017 July 5, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg
Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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

Hiking to the Highest Mountain in South Africa

July 18, 2017 July 5, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg
Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking, Mountains

[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

Best hiking trails in the Drakensberg

June 19, 2017 July 5, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg
Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking

[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

What food to take on a Drakensberg hike

March 30, 2017 June 27, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg, Drakensberg FAQ
Drakensberg, Drakensberg FAQ, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Trekking
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[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

Guided Drakensberg Hikes

March 22, 2017 July 8, 2019
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg
Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking
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[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 there are the more challenging multi day hikes like Mafadi and the mini traverse, that cover the ‘Middle Berg’ and ultimately the ‘High Berg’. Many of the routes on the multi day hikes do not have clear paths and a clear understanding of navigation and map reading is essential if you are looking at embarking on these hikes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]Not only are the paths virtually non- existent but they can be very confusing when they branch off into multiple directions. Now add thick mist to that scenario and hikers can get themselves into a dangerous situation. And then there is the top of the escarpment which averages just over 3000m and takes sometimes 3 days to reach. You can imagine how the risk factor increases because of the remoteness and lack of emergency infrastructure. Does this mean don’t go trekking in the Drakensberg? Absolutely not![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here are some things to consider when planning your guided Drakensberg hikes. Should I organize myself or is it best to go on guided Drakensberg hikes with a reputable company? The answer to this question is pretty simple. If you are an experienced hiker who has been on multiple hikes before and are comfortable in the

[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

Amphitheatre hike in the Drakensberg

March 16, 2017 November 14, 2022
Darren
Climbing Mountains, Drakensberg
Drakensberg, Drakensberg Hiking, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Trekking

[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

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