Drakensberg Adventures Hiking

For self-guided overnight hiking please click here – for guided hiking just read on

OPTION 1 : SET ROUTE HIKES:

Let our expert and knowledgeable hiking guides help you get the most out of the wonderful hiking opportunities in the Drakensberg Mountains. We work together with two excellent local guides, both of whom are fully qualified mountain walking guides at Level 4 under the NQF framework. Both are also highly experienced hikers in the Southern Drakensberg and a few days with either of them will give you an unforgettable experience of our mountains at their best

2 DAY HIKE – GXALINGENWA CAVE

This two day guided hike will follow the beautiful Gxalingenwa valley upstream as far as Gxalingenwa Cave. Along the way, you’ll pass sparkling pools in the river (some great swimming spots), the large waterfall, indigenous forest, Bushman rock art sites and spectacular views as you get higher and deeper into the pristine wilderness areas of the Drakensberg. Stay the night in the cave, and then return on day two via the summit of Ndlovini mountain (2208m) with fantastic views of the whole southern Drakensberg.

NOTES:

Please download the kit list and the food list for guided hiking (click on the links)
Prices do not include overnight fees for KZN Wildlife which are currently set at R45pp per night.
These are set scheduled hikes, and as such a number of different individuals or groups may join the hike. This means that hikers of different levels of fitness and ability will be mixed in the same group. Those taking part need to understand this, as it will impact on speed of hiking, times on the trail and what objectives may be achieved by the group as groups will not under any circumstances be split up.

OPTION 2 : TAILOR MADE HIKES:

Our guides will happily tailor make a hike for you if you have specific requirements. Chat to us and we will put you in direct contact with them in order that they may ascertain your level of fitness and exactly what you wish to get out of your hiking experience. Our guides will lead you anywhere in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park and in the mountainous region of Eastern Lesotho.

Please download the kit list and the food list for guided hiking (click on the links)

Please check this website for more info: www.southernsecrets.co.za

OPTION 3 : 4 DAY HIKE TO THABANA NTLENYANA (highest point in Southern Africa 3482m) :

We can arrange trips as follows:

DAY 1: Travel by 4x4 vehicle up Sani Pass and into Lesotho (passports essential (Please click here for Lesotho visa requirements)). Arrive at No. 10 Riverside where we stay the night at the home of the Nguni family. Get a real taste of Basotho culture.

DAY 2: Depart on foot for Thabana Ntlenyana. Luggage can be carried by packhorses. Overnight in a shepherds dwelling (“motebo”).

DAY 3: Hike to the peak itself, return to the motebo for the night

DAY 4: Return on foot to No. 10 Riverside and return by 4x4 vehicle to Sani Lodge

NOTES:

Please download the kit list and the food list for guided hiking (click on the links)
Prices is all inclusive of guiding, transport, accommodation, food and supporting pack animals to carry luggage.
Hikers are required to supply their own rucksacks, day packs, sleeping bags as well as warm clothing and rain gear. The overnight stops are at very high altitude, and so clothing and sleeping bags will need to be warm enough to cope with sub-zero temperatures at any time of the year, but especially during the winter months. Beanies, hats and sunscreen are also required.

OPTION 4: THE MEHLODING TRAIL:

A guided and catered 4 day hike between Ongeluks Nek and Qachas Nek along the Eastern Cape/Lesotho border. A little visited section of the great escarpment, the trail traverses through spectacular mountainous foothills and rural villages, taking in visits to rock art sites, sparkling streams, indigenous trees, medicinal plants, craft projects and “top of the world” views. No need for map or compass as the group is guided by local people. Overnight in comfortable rondavels with hot showers and local communities cater all meals.

There are three options:

We merely book the trail for you, you get yourself to the start and you hike with the local guide.
We book the trail and transport you to and from the starting/finishing point of the trail, you do the hike with the local guide only.
We book the trail, provide the transport AND our guide accompanies you and the local guide on the hike itself.

SEE RATES PAGE FOR PRICES. Prices quoted assume you will carry your backpack from hut to hut and bring your own sleeping bag. For an extra cost, your luggage can be transported from hut to hut. Bedding can also be provided at a further additional cost.

The trail is “Fair Trade in Tourism” accredited.

NOTES:

Please download the kit list for guided hiking (click on the links)

These are set scheduled hikes, and as such a number of different individuals or groups may join the hike. This means that hikers of different levels of fitness and ability will be mixed in the same group. Those taking part need to understand this, as it will impact on speed of hiking, times on the trail and what objectives may be achieved by the group as groups will not under any circumstances be split up.

The hike is wholly within South Africa and so no passport is required.