Best Family Friendly Hikes in The Drakensberg with Drakensberg Hiker

We have carefully looked at the endless number of fantastic hikes that we could take you on in the Drakensberg, and narrowed it down to our list of our favorite and Best Hikes In The Drakensberg.

For your convenience we put our quick overnight and family friendly hikes on this page, but you can also jump directly to the list of all our Drakensberg Hikes by clicking here.

The hikes below are the best hikes in the Drakensberg that we do, but remember you can always contact us and ask us to arrange any other Drakensberg Hike you would like to do!

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options

We have differentiated between different options for porters for your hike using 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'Bronze' as the options to choose from, so remember to select the correct option on your enquiry or hike form when you contact us.

We understand that the Gold, Silver and Bronze packages might seem a bit confusing, so we have done some calculations to assist you with which one will be most suitable for you, and to ensure that you have the most enjoyable hike possible!

It is a good idea as part of your hike preparation to do some extra walking anyway, so while doing a walk of approximately 5km, including some uphill and downhill parts, carry a pack with the pack weight listed in the description of the package you are interested in. If you are quite comfortable with that weight, then that is the right option for you.

If you find yourself battling, and don't have time to do some more preparation, then consider moving to a different package.

On all of our hikes you have the option to add a Souvenir Package to remember your hike by (in addition to the memories that will keep you going for years to come).  We have 2 different Souvenir Packages (Warm and Cool Packages) and they include the following, you have the option of adding the Souvenir Package of your choice to your hike on all of our hike inquiry forms:

Cool Package (R850.00):

• a stunning double wall stainless steel DrakensbergHiker 400ml Mug;
• a DrakensbergHiker T-Shirt in your choice of colour (black or orange);
• a pair of DrakensbergHiker beenie or sun hat;
• a thin DrakensbergHiker fleece top in black or orange.

Warm Package (R1200):

• a stunning double wall stainless steel DrakensbergHiker 400ml Mug;
• a DrakensbergHiker T-Shirt in your choice of colour (black or orange);
• a pair of DrakensbergHiker gaiters;
• a thick DrakensbergHiker fleece top in black or orange.

Gold		Our Gold Package is a Fully-Portered Hike All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. You carry only a day-pack with your drinks and snacks for each day. Clothes, sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried and put up by our porters. You will be carrying a day pack weighing approximately 4kg.
Silver		Our Silver Package is a Partially-Portered Hike All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. You carry a backpack with your clothes, and sleeping bag. Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters. The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg.
Bronze		Our Bronze Package is a Non-Portered Hike All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. You carry your own backpack with all your hiking kit and necessities. The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg.