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7 Day | Johannesburg to Drakensberg Hiking

7 days
From Johannesburg to Durban
2.0
1 traveler review

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Bulembu

    Start point
    OR Tambo International Airport, 1627, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (Johannesburg, 08:00 - 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Bolembu Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Qualified guide introduction

    Optional Activities

    • Fly from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
    • Afternoon hiking
    Landmarks
    Johannesburg
    Bulembu
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bulembu to Rorke's Drift

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Rockes Drift Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Isandlwana battlefields
    • Historical introduction to Anglo-Zulu War

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hiking
    Landmarks
    Rorke's Drift
    Isandlwana Battlefield
  3. Day 3

    Rorke's Drift to Estcourt

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Blue Haze Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day tour of Rorke's Drift
    • Meeting with qualified mountain guide
    • Program briefing for next day's hike
    Landmarks
    Rorke's Drift
    Drakensberg Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Estcourt to Mafadi Summit

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Mafadi summit
    • Mountain camping experience
    Landmarks
    Mafadi Mountain
    Injasuthi Triplets
  5. Day 5

    Mafadi Escarpment Ascent

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Guided ascent to escarpment summit
    • Mountain camping experience
    Landmarks
    Judge Pass
    Mafadi Escarpment
  6. Day 6

    South Africa's Highest Point

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to South Africa's highest point
    Landmarks
    Mafadi Peak
  7. Day 7

    Descent from Mafadi to Durban

    End point
    King Shaka International Airport (DUR), eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal 4407, South Africa (Main Entrance, 11:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided descent from mountain
    Landmarks
    Durban

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
4.1(23 reviews)
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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    January 18th, 2025
    Unfortunately this hiking tour did not (fully) meet my expectations. The description of the tour does not seem to...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Timeline Travel DMC
    Dear Nelly, We are sorry that you feel this way. I know we had to change plans on the last minute due to bad weather in the area. This was so unprecedented. Please let us know next time when you are in the county, I’m sure we can do something. Timeline Travel DMC Team
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