DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINEERING

A rewarding 3 day 2 night wilderness camping trip where we tackle two summit's on the Northern Drakensberg escarpment. The  first summit is Mont-Aux-Sources 3282m which is the highest peak in the area, it’s a non technical trekking ascent using the chain ladders to gain access to the Mont-Aux-Sources Plateau. 

WE ALSO GUIDE OTHER BERG CLIMBS SUCH AS: CATHKIN PEAK,THE BELL, MONKS COWL, MPONJWANE, MNWENI NEEDLES

WE PROVIDE:

All the technical gear for the climbs, park fees and guides

 

EXPERIENCE

Although previous climbing experience is of benefit, and our Climbing courses are an excellent place to start anyone who’s fit and confident should be able to climb the Sentinel peak on the standard route.

There are more difficult climbing routes for more experienced climbers, please enquire for details.

The Sentinel Peak is a great climb in the Drakensberg, it’s the highest free standing peak in the Northern Drakensberg, South Africa standing 3165m high.

 

We start this Drakensberg climb with a scramble up steep grass covered screed slopes to the base of the rock pitches. After preparing our gear we’ll tackle the rock pitches. The summit reveals exhilarating views of the Drakensberg Amphitheatre, Tugela Falls and Devils Tooth.

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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SENTINEL PEAK CLIMB

After abseiling back down the rock face, we stop for a hikers lunch on our descent.

OPTIONS:

The Sentinel can be climbed as a day climb or you can camp overnight along the Tugela  River on the Amphitheatre before climbing the Sentinel Peak.

The Sentinel offers climbing routes of various grades from climbs requiring only a good level of fitness to routes for experienced climbers.

DOUBLE SUMMIT ADVENTURE

We camp along the  Elands and Tugela Rivers which have their sources in the high altitude wetlands on top of the escarpment.

Our second summit is the Colossal Sentinel Peak which stands on the western end of the Amphitheatre, this is a technical Rock route. The Sentinel summit has spectacular views.  Between summits we have the opportunity to explore the Mont-Aux-sources Plateau, Crows nest, Ribbon Falls, the Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls. 

DRAKENSBERG TREKKING

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