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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse, 10-day Hike in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Drakensberg Grand Traverse, 10-day Hike in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | undefined

Come and enjoy the breathtaking Drakensberg Grand Traverse during this amazing 10-day hiking adventure in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with one of our certified guides.

10 Days

All year

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Enjoy a 10-day hiking adventure along the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.
  • Climb to the summit of several peaks, including Cleft Peak.
  • Marvel at the unbelievable natural beauty of the South African mountain range.

Description

Definitely one of the most exciting, beautiful and awe-inspiring hikes in the world, the Drakensberg Grand Traverse in South Africa is an adventure you will forget.

For 10 unforgettable days, we would like to guide you through the incredible Drakensberg Mountains in KwaZulu-Natal. This amazing collections of peaks is filled with sensational natural highlights that will absolutely take your breath away.

Out trip will begin in the Sentinel Car Park and will finish at the Bushman’s Neck Border Post. In between those two spots, you will get to climb to the tops of several peaks. Those peaks include the Mont Aux Sources, Cleft Peak, Champagne Castle, Giant’s Castle and the Thabana Ntlenyana.

The traverse stretches from 220 to 240 kilometers depending on the route taken and any side trips you may want to enjoy. Needless to say, when hiking such distances, it is imperative that participants are in good physical condition. It is also necessary that you have prior experience with long distance hiking in similar terrain.

Are you an avid hiker? Are you looking for that next, memorable hiking route? Do you want to push yourself in the midst of amazing peaks? Then come and join us on this 10-day hiking expedition along the Drakensberg Grand Traverse. All you have to do is send a request and let the adventure begin.

We also offer a 5-day hiking trip along the amazing Otter Trail, which you can enjoy here.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Hotel Howick Falls Howick South Africa
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Midmar Public Resort Hilton South Africa
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Paddlers Inn Pietermaritzburg South Africa
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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

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