Hiking Tour to Drakensberg Mountains South Africa

Overview

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72 hours

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Spend 3 days and 2 nights hiking in the majestic Drakensberg mountains. This 5-star camping experience includes all camping equipment, food on the mountain, climbing fees, qualifies mountain guide . The Drakensberg has been declared a World Heritage site and ranks as one of the top hikes to do in the world.

The hike covers km over 3 days and sees us reaching an elevation of 3004 metres. The summit offers some incredible views and the entire Northern and Central Escarpment can be seen over 80 km away. The entire Drakensberg is made up ancient spires and rock formations that make the area truly unique. Its no wonder Tolkien was inspired by these mountains when he wrote Lord of the Rings.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Johannesburg to Cathedral Peak

Accommodations

Overnight in cave. Sleeping bags and sleeping mats are provided. Hiking trip remember-no fluffy matress

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

We will carry the food and cooking utensils with us. Our guide will prepare the meal for you. Can cater for anyone

Cathedral Peak

Upon arrival, we sort out the hiking gear and take in the great veiws. We aim to start hiking by 12pm. The hike today is easy. We cover about 4km taking 2 hours. Our humble abode for the evening is Shermans cave. One we arrive in the cave, we settle down for the evening. We will prepare dinner for you. A really scrumptious Drakensberg meal. We then tuck you into your sleeping bag with a teddy bear and a bedtime story.

20 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Shermans Cave to the summit of Cathedral Peak

Accommodations

overnight in Shermans cave again

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

Cathedral Peak

We will wake you up at 5:30am with a nice cup of coffee and a ping pong ball. We will get breakfast ready and be ready to hike by 7am. The hike today is long. We aim to get you to the summit of Cathedral Peak (3,004m). The hiking distance today is about 14km with an altitude gain of just over 1000m. The most challenging part is the last section. There is a bit of scrambling and climbing on some exposed parts of the cliff to the summit. Nothing technical and we do put up safety lines for added safety. As we said...not technical, just exposed. So if you are afraid of heights, you have the option to wait at the plateau just below the summit. We aim to be on the summit by 1pm. The views are just epic!! on a clear day you will be able to see the entire northern and central Drakensberg mountain range. We should be back in Sherman cave again by 5pm. Then its dinner and chill time.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included

Day 3

Cathedral Peak to Johannesburg

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Cathedral Peak

We wake up at 6am, have breakfast and take the 4km hike back to the Cathedral Peak Hotel. We should arrive there by about 11am. We then enjoy lunch on the hotel terrace ( your own account)

13 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Use of sleeping bags, sleeping mats and backpacks

Hot drinks including coffees, teas hot chocolate as well as an assortment of biscuits/chocolate

hiking permits

Lunches on the hike

Porters to carry your backpack (R500pd)

Transport to Drakensberg (can be organised)

Options