3 days hiking tour South Africa From Johannesburg | La Vacanza Travel

3 days hiking tour South Africa From Johannesburg

Duration: 3 days
Destination: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
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  • 3 days
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The Drakensberg is rated as one of the best hiking destinations in the world.
The ancient basalt and sandstone formations tower up into the sky forming a natural barrier between South Africa and Lesotho.
This hike is unlike any other hiking experience. The mnweni area of the Drakensberg is remote. We never see other hikers on the tours. The only people we see are the occasional Basotho Shepard’s on the summit escarpment.
This is a proper old school hiking experience. Hikers are self sufficient. They carry their own backpacks with sleeping bags and clothing. We drink water from the pure mountain streams.
The highlight is night 2 when we sleep in an ancient cave worn away into the cliff face.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Enjoy 3 days of hiking in the remote part of the Drakensberg mountains known as Mnweni. We follow the ancient valleys and summit the escarpment (known by locals as the barrier of spears). This is hiking South African style.
The hike is self sufficient. So hikers will be required to carry their own backpacks, sleeping bags and clothing.
Hiking distance is 35 over 3 days. The distance on day 1 is 10km. Day 2 is 8km. Day 3 is 16km.
The maximum height we reach is 3100m. The biggest altitude gain is on day 2 where hikers will gain 1000m up mnweni pass to the top of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Day 3 sees us dropping about 1200m over 16km.
We depart Johannesburg on day 1 at 5am and return on day 3 at 6pm.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Breakfasts and dinners on the mountain
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Qualified Mountain Guide
  • Tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, cooking and eating utensils
  • Hot drinks including coffee, teas as well as biscuits and chocolates at camp
  • Shuttle from Mnweni to trail head
  • Transport from JHB

Exclusions
  • Lunches on the mountain
  • Porters to carry your backpack (R500pd)

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hikers must be moderately fit. Must be able to handle 10km daily hiking distances
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

mNweni Cultural & Hiking Centre, D1259 Mabhesini Area, Bergville, 3350, South Africa
Traveler pickup is offered


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 days

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

023Peternepal

06 Jul, 2023

We just completed our 3 Days hiking from Johannesberg. It was such a lifetime experience. Darren gave us all pre information about the trip. His team are the best in SA. Thank you Darren and Soul Adventure Team for this amazing trip. We highly recommend this company for all tour in SA.

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