Drakensberghiker scheduled hikes.

Our scheduled hikes for this year and next year are listed below!

For more information you can read our blogs here. 

Of course you are welcome to plan your own hike on your dates with your group of friends and family.

We also offer overland tours all over KwaZulu Natal and Southern Africa.

Our Upcoming Hikes and Overland Tours

If you are interested in joining one of our  upcoming Drakensberg Hikes or our Overland 4×4 Tours of Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal which we do with Southern Africa Overland 4×4 Tours (our sister company) this is a quick overview of upcoming hikes and tours for the next few months.

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike

(5-6 Sep 2026)

2 Days / 1 Night

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (12-17 Sep 2026)

(12-17 2026)

6 Days / 5 Nights

3 Highest Peaks in South Africa

(25-29 Sep 2026)

5 Days / 4 Nights

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike

(3-4 Oct 2026)

2 Days / 1 Night

Mnweni Circuit Hike

(16-19 Oct 2026)

4 Days / 3 Nights

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike

(24-25 Oct 2026)

2 Days / 1 Night

One of them might be just what you were looking for!

If you would like to join us for one of these hikes or tours on alternative dates, please use our contact form to let us know what you would like to do, or browse our hike portfolio for other ideas for hiking with us in the Drakensberg!

Remember to check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) to help any immediate questions you might have…

Remember, you can also add an amazing tour of Lesotho or KwaZulu-Natal onto your hike, or join us on an amazing 4×4 Overland 4×4 Safari Tour of South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana or Namibia with our sister company, Southern Africa Overland 4×4 Tours.

Our Scheduled Hikes for the Year Ahead Otherwise, please browse our scheduled hikes for the year ahead below and see if any of them suit you!

Our Sep 2026 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Jul - Sep 2026 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (5-6 Sep 2026)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...
Bucket List Hike!

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (12-17 Sep 2026)

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike. This incredible hike is known to be one of the top 10 hikes in the world. Certainly the best hike in South Africa.6 days in a world heritage site doesn’t get better than this. You should do it!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R8,100 per person...

3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (25-29 Sep 2026)

You too can summit the 3 highest peaks in South Africa in just one hike! As a result, this is a popular hike for most people and is in a beautifully remote part of the Drakensberg. Namely the Champagne Castle. and Injisuthi areas..

Read more about this hike here…
from R6,250 per person...

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (25-27 Sep 2026)

The Mnweni 3 day hike in the Drakensberg takes place in one of my favorite parts of the Drakensberg…My porters also live here and love showing their home to visitors. We stay at the Mnweni cultural center before the hike and having a nice braai..

Read more about this hike here…
from R4,350 per person...

Our Oct - Dec 2026 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Oct - Dec 2026 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (3-4 Oct 2026)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...

Mnweni Circuit Hike (16-19 Oct 2026)

The Mnweni circuit hike is certainly my favorite part of the Drakensberg. Usually we stay at the Mnweni cultural center the night before and enjoy a braai while being in the mountains. We leave our cars at the Mnweni cultural center and get a lift to the end of the dirt road. Here we start off along one of the most beautiful valleys in the Drakensberg mountains. In the spring the flowers are absolutely stunning. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R5,800 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (24-25 Oct 2026)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (5-8 Nov 2026)

The Amphitheatre to Mnweni 4 day hike is a slightly shorter version of the famous Drakensberg Northern Traverse.
Read more about this hike here…
from R5,900 per person...

Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (7-10 Nov 2026)

The Giants Cup trail is a 4-day hike along the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. We start at the Sani pass backpackers and sleep in lovely huts along the way. The 4-day hike finishes at Swiman hut at Garden castle. It can also be done in just 2 days where we walk back to Sani backpackers or we can go all the way and hike for 5 days finishing at Bushmans Nek. Each day is similar in length and takes most people 4-5 hours to walk.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (5-6 Dec 2026)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (12-15 Dec 2026)

This 4 day hike to Mafadi, the highest peak in South Africa starts from Injisuthi camp in the central Drakensberg Mountains. As Mafadi is the highest peak in South Africa and the Drakensberg this is a popular hike but she certainly doesn’t give herself up easily!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R5,800 per person...
Bucket List Hike!

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (15-20 Dec 2026)

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike. This incredible hike is known to be one of the top 10 hikes in the world. Certainly the best hike in South Africa.6 days in a world heritage site doesn’t get better than this. You should do it!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R8,100 per person...

4 Day Kosi Bay Turtles Tour (16-19 Dec 2026)

Come with us on our Kosi Bay turtle tour to see leatherback turtles laying their eggs, and the hatchlings running to sea!.

Read more about this hike here…
Price upon enquiry ...
New Year's Tour!

5 Day New Year’s Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (30 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027)

We are doing an amazing 5 day overland 4×4 New Year’s tour of Lesotho in December. During the day we check out an amazing landscape where hardy shepherds tend their sheep. The evenings are spent sitting next to a warm fire talking about the day. Join us in your 4×4 or ours!

Read more about this tour here…
Price upon enquiry...
New Year's Hike!

Mnweni 3 Day New Year's Hike (31 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027)

The Mnweni 3 day hike in the Drakensberg takes place in one of my favorite parts of the Drakensberg…My porters also live here and love showing their home to visitors. We stay at the Mnweni cultural center before the hike and having a nice braai..

Read more about this hike here…
from R4,350 per person...

Our Scheduled Hikes for 2027 Otherwise, please browse our scheduled hikes for 2027 below and see if any of them suit you!

Our Jan - Mar 2027 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Jan - Mar 2027 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

Bannerman Hut Giant's Castle 2 Day Hike (2-3 Jan 2027)

The Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle 2 day hike is a great overnight hike to do for families or people just wanting to get away into nature..

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,550 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (9-10 Jan 2027)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (15-17 Jan 2027)

The Mnweni 3 day hike in the Drakensberg takes place in one of my favorite parts of the Drakensberg…My porters also live here and love showing their home to visitors. We stay at the Mnweni cultural center before the hike and having a nice braai..

Read more about this hike here…
from R4,350 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4-7 Feb 2027)

The Amphitheatre to Mnweni 4 day hike is a slightly shorter version of the famous Drakensberg Northern Traverse.
Read more about this hike here…
from R5,900 per person...

4 Day Kosi Bay Turtles Tour (22-25 Jan 2027)

Come with us on our Kosi Bay turtle tour to see leatherback turtles laying their eggs, and the hatchlings running to sea!.

Read more about this hike here…
Price upon enquiry ...
Overnight Hike!

Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (27-28 Feb 2027)

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre overnight hike Amphitheatre overnight hike is a great 2-day hike for people who don’t have much time, but who want to experience the beautiful Drakensberg. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...
Includes a drive up Sani Pass!

Long Weekend 3 Day Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (20-22 Mar 2027)

I usually do the 3 day overland tour of Lesotho in late summer. Of course you can ask me to do this trip any time that suits you. The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is wild and remote and guaranteed to recharge your soul. March is a great time to explore this mountainous country, so join us for a long weekend!

Read more about this tour here…
Price upon enquiry...

Giant's Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Mar 2027)

The Giants Castle Circuit Hike is a 3 day hike in the Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve. It is one of the oldest Nature reserves in KwaZulu-Natal and full of history. On this hike we will use Langalibalele Pass, which is named after a Zulu chief who fought the Natal Carbineers here so many years.

Read more about this hike here…
from R4,400 per person...
Bucket List Hike!

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (21-16 Mar 2027)

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike. This incredible hike is known to be one of the top 10 hikes in the world. Certainly the best hike in South Africa.6 days in a world heritage site doesn’t get better than this. You should do it!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R8,100 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (26-28 Mar 2027)

This 4 day hike to Mafadi, the highest peak in South Africa starts from Injisuthi camp in the central Drakensberg Mountains. As Mafadi is the highest peak in South Africa and the Drakensberg this is a popular hike but she certainly doesn’t give herself up easily!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R5,800 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (27-28 Mar 2027)

The Blindmans Corner overnight hike is a perfect hike for beginner hikers or people that want to get out into the Drakensberg mountains over 2 days. The campsite is stunning as we camp below the mighty Cathkin Peak!

Read more about this hike here…
from R6,250 per person...

Our Apr - Jun 2027 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Apr - Jun 2027 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (24-28 Apr 2027)

You too can summit the 3 highest peaks in South Africa in just one hike! As a result, this is a popular hike for most people and is in a beautifully remote part of the Drakensberg. Namely the Champagne Castle. and Injisuthi areas..

Read more about this hike here…
from R6,250 per person...

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (28 Apr-2 May 2027)

The Mnweni 3 day hike in the Drakensberg takes place in one of my favorite parts of the Drakensberg…My porters also live here and love showing their home to visitors. We stay at the Mnweni cultural center before the hike and having a nice braai..

Read more about this hike here…
from R4,350 per person...
Bucket List Hike!

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (27 Apr-2 May 2027)

Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike. This incredible hike is known to be one of the top 10 hikes in the world. Certainly the best hike in South Africa.6 days in a world heritage site doesn’t get better than this. You should do it!.

Read more about this hike here…
from R8,100 per person...

Mnweni Circuit Hike (13-16 Jun 2027)

The Mnweni circuit hike is certainly my favorite part of the Drakensberg. Usually we stay at the Mnweni cultural center the night before and enjoy a braai while being in the mountains. We leave our cars at the Mnweni cultural center and get a lift to the end of the dirt road. Here we start off along one of the most beautiful valleys in the Drakensberg mountains. In the spring the flowers are absolutely stunning. It is the second most photographed mountain in South Africa.

Read more about this hike here…
from R5,800 per person...

Wild Coast and Drakensberg Mountains (15-20 Jun 2027)

On this 6 day overland 4×4 tour of the Wild coast and Drakensberg mountains we explore the beautiful, ‘wild’ scenery of the Eastern Cape Wild Coast. It’s not called the ‘wild’ coast for nothing. Then onto the Eastern Cape Drakensberg. We do this tour in June to watch as millions of sardines make their way north.

Read more about this hike here…
Price upon enquiry ...

Summit Cathedral Peak Hike (19-20 Jun 2027)

To summit Cathedral peak is an exciting hike to do. It is a well known free standing peak in the Northern Drakensberg of South Africa..

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,450 per person...

Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (26-29 Jun 2027)

The Giants Cup trail is a 4-day hike along the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. We start at the Sani pass backpackers and sleep in lovely huts along the way. The 4-day hike finishes at Swiman hut at Garden castle. It can also be done in just 2 days where we walk back to Sani backpackers or we can go all the way and hike for 5 days finishing at Bushmans Nek. Each day is similar in length and takes most people 4-5 hours to walk.

Read more about this hike here…
from R2,650 per person...

Our Jul - Sep 2027 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Jul - Sep - Jun 2027 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (1-4 Jul 2027)

The Central Drakensberg Contour Path hike is a great winter hike starting at Cathedral peak and finishing at Champagne castle.

Read more about this tour here…
from R5,800 per person...
Overnight Hike!

Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (10-11 Jul 2027)

The Xeni cave overnight hike at Cathedral peak is perfect for families or anyone wanting a weekend getaway into the Drakensberg mountains.

Read more about this tour here…
from R5,800 per person...
Drive up Sani Pass!

5 Day Overland Winter 4x4 Tour of Lesotho (7-11 Jul 2027)

We are doing an amazing 5 day overland 4×4 Winter tour of Lesotho in July. During the day we check out an amazing landscape where hardy shepherds tend their sheep. The evenings are spent sitting next to a warm fire talking about the day. Join us in your 4×4 or ours!

Read more about this tour here…
Price upon enquiry...
Drive up Sani Pass!

Long Weekend Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (24-25 Sep 2027)

On our long weekend overland 4×4 tour of Lesotho we leave Pietermaritzburg and drive through the rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal on our way to Sani Pass. On the way I like to pop in for the best tea and cake in South Africa. Himeville is 2 hours into our journey so perfect timing. After a stretch of the legs we start the real adventure.

Read more about this tour here…
Price upon enquiry...

Our Jul - Sep 2027 Scheduled Hikes & Tours Please browse our hikes and tours for Jul - Sep - Jun 2027 and see if any of them suit you, click on 'read more' to get more information about the hike!

Includes a drive up Sani Pass!

Christmas in Lesotho (16-18 Dec 2027)

This year we are doing Christmas in Lesotho over the first long weekend in December!

Read more about this tour here…
Price upon enquiry...

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options

We have differentiated between 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.

All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent.

GOLD

Fully Portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry only a day-pack containing your own with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day.

Includes 3 meals a day!

You will not be carrying a standard hiking backpack at all, instead we will supply you with a 35l drybag into which you will put all your personal gear for our porters to carry.

The day pack you will carry weighs approximately 4kg.

Sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried our porters who also put your tent up!

Our amazing DrakensbergHiker Porters

SILVER

Partially Portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg.

Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters.

Magnificent Cathedral Peak

BRONZE

Non-portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry your own backpack with all your personal gear, including your tent, and your share of the food.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg.

You will put up your own tent and take it down again each day.

Easter cave 4 day hike

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options

We have differentiated between 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.

All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent.

GOLD

Fully Portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry only a day-pack containing your own with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day.

Includes 3 meals a day!

You will not be carrying a standard hiking backpack at all, instead we will supply you with a 35l drybag into which you will put all your personal gear for our porters to carry.

The day pack you will carry weighs approximately 4kg.

Sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried our porters who also put your tent up!

Our amazing DrakensbergHiker Porters

SILVER

Partially Portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg.

Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters.

Magnificent Cathedral Peak

BRONZE

Non-portered Drakensberg Hike

 

You carry your own backpack with all your personal gear, including your tent, and your share of the food.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg.

You will put up your own tent and take it down again each day.

Easter cave 4 day hike