The 3 highest peaks in Southern Africa. I must admit that I hadn’t given much thought to sumitting the 3 highest peaks in Southern Africa. But then Stuart from the UK emailed me and asked “what were the chances of … Read More
Drakensberg Grand Traverse Hike. The Drakensberg grand traverse hike is certainly one of the best but also most challenging hikes in South Africa. We start at the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg and finish at Bushmans nek in the Southern … Read More
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
The 3 highest peaks in South Africa. The 3 highest peaks in South Africa are Champagne castle at 3377m above sea level. Mafadi is the highest at 3451m and Injisuthi dome is 3410m high. All of these are done over … 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