Northern Drakensberg Tour
From $2500.00
People are divided when it comes to delineating the Northern Drakensberg. There are those who speak of its borders as the Natal Drakensberg National Park in the north, down to Cathedral Peak in the south, whilst others extend its upper western reaches to include the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, across the Free State border.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Clarens
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.
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.
Day 3 : Summit The Drakensberg
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.
Day 4 : Royal Natal National Park
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.
Day 5 : See The Amphitheatre
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.