Northern Drakensberg Tour

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Trekking and Hiking Natural landmarks sightseeing National parks Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

25 peopleMaximum group size

5 peopleMinimum to book

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Ends

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Highlights

Witness the Tugela Falls (948m) and see the Amphitheatre

Summit the Drakensberg via a chain ladder

Enjoy hiking past the sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate Highlands Park

Explore Royal Natal National Park

Northern Drakensberg Tour

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Let the dramatic peaks of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains inspire your spirit on the Northern Drakensberg Tour. This five-day hiking adventure starts in Clarens and guides you through the stunning Golden Gate Highlands Park, where every step reveals sweeping vistas and colorful rock formations.

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Your journey begins in Clarens, the gateway to the Drakensberg Mountains. A scenic lane leads you to the sandstone ramparts of the Maluti-Drakensberg Range. Experience the feeling of traveling back all the way to the age of the dinosaurs. Walk on their tracks and imagine a bygone period.

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day 2 - Golden Gate Highlands Park

Our adventure continues at Golden Gate Highlands Park, nestled in the Maluti Mountains. Dramatic sandstone cliffs and a diverse range of plants and wildlife make this a visually stunning part of the North-eastern Free State.

Today, we do a 7km hike in the park, experiencing the true beauty of the place and encountering antelopes at a close range.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Summit the Drakensberg

Summit the Drakensberg via a chain ladder and enjoy a magnificent view of the area from the top. This is a strenuous, 14km climb and is not meant for the faint hearted.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Royal Natal National Park

Explore Royal Natal National Park. See some of the major natural landmarks in the area, including its Cascades and Mahai waterfalls as well as Fairy Glen. Enjoy a pleasant, 9 km walk with spectacular sceneries along the way.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner