Why I hiked the Drakensberg Grand Traverse. George Clooney placed his warm hand on the small of my back and guided me gently on to the gondola for our Venetian sunset ride. Suddenly, a loud bellow rang out, ‘kettle’s boiled!’ … Read More
Mafadi is South Africa’s highest peak. Mafadi is South Africa’s highest peak that almost every South African has never heard of. I am continually amazed that so many of us are quick to spend a fortune climbing the highest peak … Read More
Thabana Ntlenyana the highest peak in the Drakensberg. Thabana Ntlenyana is the highest peak in the Drakensberg and Lesotho. I bet that almost every South African has never heard of it, let alone walked up it. I am continually amazed … Read More
Hike preparation. Hike preparation is very important when exploring the wilderness that is the Drakensberg mountains. Most of us live in comfortable homes with walls and a roof and have running water and hopefully power to flip on a light … Read More
Here is my Mnweni Drakensberg 4 day circuit route description in the stunning Drakensberg mountains. I am sure most guides in the Drakensberg have a favorite part of these magnificent mountains. I am also sure that most of them will … Read More
First Time Drakensberg Hiker… The impressions I have of my six day hike of the Northern Traverse of the Drakensberg. Strolling along the top of the Amphitheatre towards the Devils tooth with Drakensberghiker is still clear in my mind. A … Read More