Adventure Drakensberg South Africa

Adventure Activities in the Drakensberg

This is a general guide to a some of the of adventure activities and attractions in the Drakensberg that could build that basis for a number of day excursions. Use this "Drakensberg Adventure Guide" to plan you Drakensberg experience. Please feel free to contact us for more excursion information about Drakensberg adventure experiences and about accommodation. We'll be glad to assist. aattwood@antbear.de 

Drakensberg guided walks & hiking trails.

Guided Hikes are normally available on a daily basis from most hotels, resorts and Natal Nature Conservation Services camps. Hikes will vary from easy strolls of about an hour to visit local attractions to more strenuous all day climbs. For the energetic and fit, there is the challenge to make the demanding but exhilarating climb to the top of the main Drakensberg summit.

Drakensberg 4x4 trails.

Guided 4x4 trails are offered in perhaps the most scenic environment in the world. Passes like Sani Pass and Mikes Pass at Cathedral Peak let you get right onto the Drakensberg escarpment. An adventure that just cannot be missed.

Drakensberg game viewing.

Experience the excitement of black and white rhino in Weenen Game Reserve. Or an adventure on horseback through a private game reserve where you can view giraffe to dung beetles while your horse carries you comfortably.

Horse riding in the Drakensberg

Most Drakensberg resorts offer horse riding as an attraction and short to half day rides through the foothills are usually available. To enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery whilst on horseback adds enormously to the outdoor experience.

River swimming & White water rafting

It is hard to resist the temptation of taking a refreshing swim in a crystal clear mountain stream. Summer is paradise with many deep plunge pools to be found in the sandstone bedrock, together with warm rocks to bask on. For the able and adventurous the larger rivers are great for 'shooting the rapids' on tire tubes and rubber boats.

Golf in the Drakensberg

If you're after "eagles" and "birdies", tee off in the Drakensberg! Tall sandstone cliffs and lush valleys form the backdrop to rolling fairways and challenging greens. Cathedral Peak, Champagne Valley and Hlalanathi host nine hole golf courses and eighteen holes can be found at Champagne Sports Resort in the central Drakensberg.

Trout fishing

Stocked dams and streams close to the resorts or in the wilderness areas of the Drakensberg are normally reserved for fly fishing. The KZN Nature Conservation Services have made available several excellent trout dams and stretches of fishable river.

Recommended Drakensberg adventure companies

• Drakensberg Excursions
  Adventure activities near Mooi River in the Kamberg Valley. Trails on sure-footed appaloosas. See the Drakensberg on horse back. Little Mooi River trout fishing for the experienced fisherman and dams stocked regularly. Telephone:(033)2637227  Enquire about Drakensberg adventure 
• Four Rivers Adventures
  Adventure activities near Winterton. For a totally new and exciting adventure activity - try River Rafting  in the Central Drakensberg area of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Daily river trips are offered (subject to river conditions) on the four main rivers in the area, Injasuti, Lombargwa, Bushman and Tugela. The Tugela River trip is the most popular ; it includes a Grade 5 rapid, the largest rapid allowed to run commercially world wide. Two-man inflatable rafts and all the equipment, i.e. life jackets, helmets, paddles, etc., are provided by Four Rivers Rafting. All trips take place under the supervision of experienced guides.
  Off road carting in the Central Drakensberg, Kwazulu Natal. There is a track where you can participate in either 6 laps or 12 laps. Our outride is proving to be very popular and takes about half an hour. A longer outride can be arranged. We supply helmets, goggles and waterproof pants. For a great Team Building Experience, or if there is a group or more than 5 people at one time, we can arrange a `Le Mans` type of event which will comprise of racing teams of two or more people doing pit stops, refueling and changing of drivers and much more fun activities. Telephone:(083)7851693/7891963 Enquire about River Rafting
• Major Adventures
  Adventure activities near Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg. Sani Pass Day Trip (4x4) : guided tour up Sani Pass into Lesotho - full day. Overnighting Lesotho (4x4) : guided tour up Sani Pass into Lesotho and overnighting at Molumong or Katse Dam. Wildcoast Trip : tailor made trips to Wildcoast.  Telephone: (033)701 1628 Enquire about Drakensberg adventures from Major Avdenture