Royal Natal & Drakensberg Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike (3 Days)

Royal Natal And Drakensberg Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike (3 Days)

Maximum Number of Hikers

Maximum Number of Hikers

12 3 Day Royal Natal & Drakensberg Amphitheater Slack Packing Hike

Intermediate Drakensberg Hike
Slack Packing Drakensberg Hike

The Royal Natal & Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike is a lovely way to see the well known Drakensberg Ampitheatre up close, but with some comfort thrown in. We stay at Sungubala eco camp in soft beds and have a huge South African bbq (braai).

The next day we stroll through the Cavern hotel grounds on our way through Sugar Loaf Gap to the ridge above. As a result you can expect great views of the Drakensberg. Once on top it is only a short couple hours to our overnight stay at Witsieshoek. Furthermore, we will also have soft comfortable beds, and a cool restaurant where we have supper.

The following day is the one we have really been waiting for on the Royal Natal & Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike. We get driven the 8km of dirt road to the Sentinal Peak car park, where we start today’s walk. Here we are 2500m above sea level but on top of the chain ladders we get to 2950m. On the way we walk up the Zigzags for our first views along the Ampitheatre wall, just above The Witches.

Then we have an easy walk along the contour path to the famous Drakensberg Chain Ladders. Once up the ladders we are on top of the Ampitheatre with a nice walk to the Tugela Falls for lunch. The Tugela Falls are the 2nd highest in the world, and the highest in Africa, so this is a great spot for lunch.

After filling our stomachs and checking out the views we head up the Beacon Buttress and back down the Gully. Once back at the car park we get driven back to Witsieshoek for a visit to the bar.

After another good night we walk back down through Royal Natal park via the Mahai valley to finish our Royal Natal & Amphitheatre Slack Packing 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!

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.