Drakensberg Archives - Hiking South Africa

Video: Into the Mountains

Jun 18, 2021 Hiking South Africa 0

Some cinematic winter scenes in the dramatic Drakensberg landscape, perfectly captured by Arno Pouwels.

Video: Hiking the Amphitheatre

Nov 27, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

The super early mornings, the pre-adventure jitters, the silly banter and the pure, unadulterated joy of a fantastic day hike with close friends and loved ones… Kierran Allen beautifully captures the joy of a day […]

Video: Drakensberg Mnweni Hike

Jan 17, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

The peace and joy that comes from spending time in the mountains with friends… Video by Peter Mashatola

Drakensberg Passes | Ifidi Pass

Oct 1, 2019 Willem Boshoff 5

Region: Mnweni area, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 21km Difficulty: Extreme (9/10) * Scenery: Stunning! Route type: ROCK Risks: Difficult scrambling and boulder hopping, exposed in places, no trail, flash-flooding. […]

Drakensberg: Introduction to Mnweni

Sep 17, 2019 Willem Boshoff 6

Mnweni is arguably the most scenic and dramatic area in the Ukahlamba-Drakensberg. It is also the only part of the northern Drakensberg range that is not situated in a national park – the surrounding foothills […]

Video: Drakensberg – Northern Traverse

Aug 2, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

Ryan Simpson captures some of the breathtaking scenery on the Drakensberg Northern Traverse photography tour with Alex Nail and Drakensberg Treks.

Video: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

Jul 19, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

Fun video of a winter hike in the Drakensberg – up Bannerman Pass and down Langalibalele Pass. Video by Nicola Freitas

Hiking Giants

Mar 6, 2019 Hiking South Africa 2

Many avid hikers are looking for a mountain experience that requires genuine endurance and commitment in an ‘event’ format. It is Hiking Giants’ ambition to provide that opportunity. The introduction of Hiking Giants as an […]