Drakensberg Pillar Cave Day Hike

Itinerary

You will be picked up at 5.30am (any hotel in Umhlanga or on the Durban beach front. Arrive at Garden Castle camp site at 8.30am, start hiking at 9am. Spend 4-5 hours in the magnificent Drakensberg mountains, surrounded by noting but natural beauty. We will visit Pillar Cave, Pillar Cave Annex, a waterfall, a suspension bridge and other interesting places.
Return to our starting point around 1pm. relax under the trees while having some light snacks and refreshments (all provided) before we head back to Durban. Arrive at your hotel around 5pm.
Duration of the hike is appr. 3-4 hours. grading: 2/5 appr 9km.
Hiking boots or walking shoes with good grip, a hat, trail food, water and a backpack -to carry all that- are essential. Moderate fitness required.
Please note that this hike is weather dependant (there are two small river crossings which can be challenging after rain.


Stop At:

• Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Region South Africa
• Drakensberg Garden, Drakensberg Garden, Underberg, Drakensberg Region, KwaZulu-Natal

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water - ice cold -non alcoholic- refreshments will be served after the hike
• Snacks - light snacks will be served after the hike

• Lunch
• Breakfast

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up in a spacious airconditioned SUV. Please note that no smoking or eating in the vehicle.

05:30 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

12 hours