Overnight Hike at Sentinel Peak and Tugela Falls: Experience the World's Highest Waterfall
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Hike to the recently declared highest waterfall in the world, camp on top of the world and take in the sunrise before descending back to the home base.
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge - Overnight hike to the top of the Sentinel Peak/Amphitheater Hike using the chain ladders route, camp on plateau near the Tugela Falls, the highest single drop waterfall in the world and then return hike to Sentinel parking lot for transportation back to Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge
Day 2: Breakfast supplied by Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge. Transport from Lodge to Sentinel Peak car park where hike will begin.
Hike begins at 10am from car park. Distance approximately 8km on chain ladders route. Duration approximately 5 hours. Chain ladder ascent approximately 20m then 10m. Total elevation change approximately 500m (from 2600m to 3100m)
Camp will be set up on the plateau at the Tugela Falls waterfall. Supper is a rehydrated meal.
Day 3: Watch the sun rise over KZN at around 5am. Coffee and breakfast before breaking camp and hiking back down the same chain ladder route we used to get to the top.
Pick up from the Sentinel Peak car park and transfer back to Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge.
What's Included
- Breakfast included
- Overnight stay at Witsieshoek
What's Not Included
- Camping equipment - can be hired from third party
- Porters
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Pioneer10485223568
May 7, 2023
Best Drakensberg hiking experience - Two weeks ago was my first overnight hike in the Drakensberg. Veza, Lungelo and team were excellent. The most patient and considerate hike guides I had the pleasure of walking Tugela Falls with. We hiked as a large group of 13 people. It was a tough one for me (I was at the back of the group) but again, the guides support your pace and help were they can.
I will be doing more hikes with the team! Highly recommend.
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Nicole_27a
Oct 19, 2022
Tugela Falls - Amazing experience, breathtaking views and my favourite hike in South Africa thus far☺️. Pranesh prepared us very well for the hike, communicated effectively, advised on weather conditions, what to expect and made the hike a memorable one.
Unforgettable experience with spectacular views that take your breath away. If you have not hiked Tugela Falls yet, I highly recommend that you do soon.
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Wildheartadventurer
Oct 18, 2022
Tugela is for Together - This was such an amazing trip, everything about it was memorable. The guide was great fun, easy to communicate with and very mindful. Hike with people who enjoy the outdoors as much as you do and who are fun and easy going. This is one for the books.
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Chantef9
Oct 18, 2022
Tugella Falls 2022 - This was an amazing experience. The views were impeccable, the terrain is beautiful and the overall experience was seamless to arrange.
I would highly recommend Pranesh as a tour guide. He was very accommodating, kind and professional.
We all enjoyed his company too!
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