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From the Royal Natal National Park we explore the Tugela Gorge with its massive overhangs & beautiful rock pools. This trail exposes tremendous views when you gaze up at the Sentinel, Amphitheatre and Devils tooth as the path winds along the river course. Once we are near the top of the gorge, near the base of the Tugela Falls, we will stop for a traditional hikers packed lunch. Relax next to the clean clear waters of the Thukela River.
Your option for Vertical adventure begins after lunch. The highlight of this stunning walk is the abseil we set up at the top of the gorge. The freefall abseil is into one of the bigger river pools and quite a thrill! During winter, the abseil has a totally dry landing, so there's no need to get cold in the icy mountain water, but in summer you have the option of taking a dip in a fresh mountain stream. After a stretch of boulder hopping and exploration in the gorge, we rejoin the path and wind our way back along the river. |
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TUGELA GORGE HIKE AND ABSEIL |
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The trail passes the mighty Sentinel, the highest free standing peak in the Northern Drakensberg, countouring the way to the base of the chain ladders. We use these iron ladders to gain access to the Mont-Aux-Sorces Plateau, sorce of many of South africa’s rivers including the Tugela which winds its way down to the Indian Ocean near Durban
From the edge of the Drakensberg, there are spectacular views of the Amphitheatre starting from the Sentinel, curving round to Devils Tooth and Eastern Buttress including the Tugela falls which disappears into the vast valleys below. This sensitive & pristine wilderness area is an absolute must in the Drakensberg. EMAIL US FOR DETAILS Bookings |
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Join GoVertical’s Drakensberg Mountain guides for great hiking in the Drakensberg South Africa. These Drakensberg hikes can be done individually, more commonly the Amphitheatre hike & the World View trails are combined with a night’s accommodation to explore some of the varied splendour these mountains have to offer, no limits, we can combine any number of day hikes to fill your itinerary, just email us your request. We provide all the meals, accommodation, park fees & adventure! |
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THE AMPHITHEATRE |
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DRAKENSBERG DAY HIKES |
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Splendid hiking in the magnificent Giants Castle Region of the Central Drakensberg, this day walk takes place at the base of the Drakensberg Mountains climbing to Worlds View 1842m offering the most spectacular vistas from Giants Castle to Champagne Castle.
From the Giants Castle Game Reserve, where it’s possible you may encounter Eland, vultures and other wildlife we’ll start the walk to Worlds View Peak. The trail leads round the base of Sugar loaf kop and along the Bushmans River Valley.
Worlds View is the highest point above the Wildebeest Plateau and it is from here that you can enjoy one of the most extensive views of the Drakensberg. On a clear day the view extends from the colossal Giants Castle, includes Cathkin peak all stretches all the way to Champagne castle. |
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WORLDS VIEW AT GIANTS CASTLE |
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To make a booking or to request more information please contact Garth or Lee-Anne at GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures by email : Bookings |
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The spectacular Amphitheatre in the UKhahlamba World Heritage site, towers above Natal at 3000m above sea level. The Drakensberg escarpment’s steep walls, great valleys and pinnacles face roughly East and the Lesotho Highlands fill the horizon to the West. |
