Tag: drakesberg faq

[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 train and what routes to choose when embarking on a hiking tour to the Drakensberg mountains. All of these things play an important role not only in the ‘comfort’ levels of your hike but also helps with the overall success of the hike. For example, it would not be a good idea to book on longer multi day hikes if your level of fitness does not match the output required. We would rather try and determine beforehand what your levels are and recommend a hike that suites your levels. And we have to admit, it is very difficult as a guiding company to determine our clients level of fitness. We rely on the information that clients tell us. We have had people tell us that they run 5km every day and consider themselves to have above average fitness. Three hours into the hike and they are battling. We all have a basic idea of what we think is our level of fitness. In the mountains however that idea can be way different. Our ideas below may not be scientific but they are general ‘guidelines’ that will hopefully allow us to determine the levels of fitness required for the various routes.