Best Challenging 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.
The hikes below are the best challenging 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!
Challenging Drakensberg Hikes
Cathedral Peak Circuit Hike (5 Days)
Cathedral Peak Circuit Hike (4 Days) Cathedral Peak Circuit Hike (5 Days) The Cathedral Peak Circuit Hike is a 5-day hike via Windy Gap into Organ Pipes Pass, where we sleep below Cleft Peak. Usually, we camp at Didima the night before so we can get an early start hiking up the mountain. We [...]
Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (5 Days)
Mafadi, Highest Peak in South Africa, 5 Days Mafadi the Highest Peak in South Africa This 5 day hike to Mafadi, the highest peak in South Africa starts from Injasuthi camp in the central Drakensberg Mountains. As Mafadi is the highest peak in South Africa and the Drakensberg this is a popular hike [...]
Hike the 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (5 Days)
On top of Mafadi Peak 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa, 6 days The 3 Highest Peaks In South Africa Hike Our Hike the 3 highest peaks in South Africa hike includes Champagne Castle, Mafadi & Injasuthi Dome. As a result, this is quite an achievement and a popular hike to do. Usually, we start at Nkosasana lodge the night before [...]
Sentinel to Cathedral Peak Northern Drakensberg Traverse (6 Days)
The Sentinel to Cathedral Peak Northern Drakensberg Traverse The Sentinel to Cathedral Peak Northern Drakensberg Traverse is definitely our most popular hike in the Drakensberg. We walk along the Bell traverse on our way to Cathedral peak with Drakensberghiker Also known as the Mini Drakensberg Traverse, this hike starts at the Drakensberg Amphitheatre [...]
Loteni Hike (5 Days)
The Loteni 5 Day Hike. The Loteni 5 day hike is in one of the more remote parts of the Drakensberg mountains. It is found just South of Giants castle. In fact we see quite a lot of the famous giant on this hike. To get to Loteni requires a beautiful drive on a good [...]
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.
Gold
Our Gold Package is a Fully-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry only a day-pack with drinks, snacks and jacket 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 HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.
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 HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry your own backpack with all your personal gear, including your tent which you will put up and take down each day, and your share of the food.
The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg. |
Souvenir’s of your Drakensberg Hike with us!
On all of our hikes you have the option to add a Souvenir Bundle to remember your hike by (in addition to the memories that will keep you going for years to come). All these items are available on our shop, but it is so much easier to get them when you do your hike, and benefit from the discounted pricing and not having to wait for us to ship it to you later!
We have different Souvenir Bundles to choose from and they include the following:
Basecamp‘Basecamp’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R550.00): |
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Ascent‘Ascent’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R955.00): |
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Summit‘Summit’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R1400): |
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On all our hike inquiry forms you can select the Souvenir Bundle of your choice, you will also have the option to select the size/s of the T-Shirts and Fleeces in your chosen bundle :-)
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+27 33-396 3906 |
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+27 72-947 1174 | |
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ian@drakensberghiker.co.za |