Hiking Tour to Drakensberg Mountains South Africa, From $363

Embark on an exhilarating Hiking Tour to the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. This adventure offers a chance to explore the rugged beauty of one of the country’s most iconic mountain ranges. With a variety of hiking trails and breathtaking landscapes, you’ll be able to challenge yourself with varying levels of difficulty while taking in the stunning vistas, dramatic cliffs, and unique rock formations of the Drakensberg. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a nature enthusiast, this tour promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of South Africa’s mountainous wilderness.

Day 1- Johannesburg to Cathedral Peak

Upon arrival, we sort out the hiking gear and take in the great views. We aim to start hiking by 12pm. The hike today is easy. We cover about 4km taking 2 hours. Our humble abode for the evening is Sherman’s cave. Once we arrive in the cave, we settle down for the evening. We will prepare dinner for you. A really scrumptious Drakensberg meal. We then tuck you into your sleeping bag with a teddy bear and a bedtime story.

Day 2- Sherman’s Cave to the summit of Cathedral Peak

We will wake you up at 5:30am with a nice cup of coffee and a ping pong ball. We will get breakfast ready and be ready to hike by 7am. The hike today is long. We aim to get you to the summit of Cathedral Peak (3,004m). The hiking distance today is about 14km with an altitude gain of just over 1000m. The most challenging part is the last section. There is a bit of scrambling and climbing on some exposed parts of the cliff to the summit. Nothing technical and we do put up safety lines for added safety. As we said…not technical, just exposed. So if you are afraid of heights, you have the option to wait at the plateau just below the summit. We aim to be on the summit by 1pm. The views are just epic!! On a clear day you will be able to see the entire northern and central Drakensberg mountain range. We should be back in Sherman cave again by 5pm. Then it’s dinner and chill time.

Day 3- Cathedral Peak to Johannesburg

We wake up at 6am, have breakfast and take the 4km hike back to the Cathedral Peak Hotel. We should arrive there by about 11am. We then enjoy lunch on the hotel terrace (your own account)