Itinerary
Day1:
• picked up at 5:30pm in air conditioned vehicle
• +- 3 hour drive to the Drakensberg with refreshment stop
• arrive at destination
• gear allocation, packing of bags and hike briefing
• begin hike at roughly 10am
• stops at appropriate times for snacks and lunch
• arrive at cave mid afternoon
• Relax, chillax…take a load off - literally
• explore the immediate area at your leisure
• Dinner, chatting and sleep
Day 2:
• Breakfast
• enjoy the morning rays and tranquility
• break camp and head back to vehicle
• stopping at our leisure
• arrive at vehicle
• showers available and a chance to get into a fresh pair of clothes
• head back to Durban
• Stop for refreshments (your own account)
• Drop off at your accomodation
Inclusions:
• breakfast, lunch and dinner on the hike. (Basic hiking food)
• Backpack
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Mat
• Plastic bags to pack clothing into to protect from rain
• coffee/tea
• Fresh mountain water from the rivers
• Transport to/from your hotel in Durban
• Entrance fees
Exclusions
• Appropriate clothing for hiking(list below)
• Food and drink on the driving part of the journey
• alcohol
• Travel Insurance
Essential Gear(Compulsory):
• Good pair of hiking boots or trail running shoes
• Rain coat or windbreaker
• Warm thermal top
• Warm long pants for evenings
• comfortable walking shorts or trousers
• 2 pairs socks
• 2 shirts
• long sleeve shirt, jersey or thermal underwear
• beanie
• hat for sun protection
• Waterproof trousers(optional)
• Gloves(Optional but recommended in winter)
• scarf (optional)
• Underwear
• sunscreen
• Personal medication
• Personal toiletries(Biodegradable toothpaste is possible)
Leave no Trace Policy:
• All rubbish will be carried out with us
• When you go the toilet you need to dig a deep hole far away from our cave and far away from any paths or water sources.
• No fires…we only cook on gas
• no littering!
• No shortcuts, we try and use the provided paths as best as possible
• No picking of our flowers or any flora
• We always keep a respectful distance between any animals we may encounter
• We keep our noise to a minimum. No music..only natures tunes.
• No use of any soap in the rivers(even biodegradable). It’s only 2 days you will be fine!
• No touching of rock art in any way!
Points of Interest
- Durban
- Backpack
- Bottled water
- Transport from hotel to hiking venue
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Coffee/tea
- Overnight accommodation
- Sleeping mat
- Sleeping bag
- Meals on hike
- personal clothing (see compulsory list)
- meals and drinks in transit portion of activity
Experience a night in a cave amidst the untamed nature of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg in KwaZulu Natal. Embark on an overnight walk across the untouched landscapes of the ‘little berg’, open to anyone with basic fitness. Responsibilities include carrying your own equipment and participating in camping activities like cooking and tidying up. The walk approximately covers 12km each day, with a firm policy of carrying in and carrying out all we bring. Our approach is minimal impact, leaving the environment as we found it. This trek promotes a close encounter with the wild and the camaraderie with fellow hikers over any formal tour-like experience.
Noteworthy Experiences:
• Serene tranquility in the Drakensberg Mountains
• Bathing in Mountain brooks
• Overnight stay in a Cave
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.