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2-Day Trek To The Drakensberg Tugela Gorge

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Backpacking

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an adventurous 2-day trek, specially designed for international visitors, of the Tugela Falls, the highest falls in the world, situated in the Drakensberg Mountains. Visit the Amphitheater (Thendele, Royal National Park), and set out to reach the Tugela Falls, where you will have ample time to swim in the river and have lunch. 

Highlights
  • Hike Tugela Falls, the highest waterfall in the world 
  • Stay at the majestic Thendele below the Amphitheater
  • See the breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains 
  • Enjoy swimming in the fresh waters of Tugela
  • Day 1: Arrive in Drakensberg expand_more
    • 9:00- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at your location (airport or hotel). 
    • 9:30- Transfer to the Drakensberg via road.
    • 14:00- Arrive and book accommodation at Thendele. 
    • 15:00- Go for a short hike to Tiger Falls. 
    • 19:00 - Have dinner.
  • Day 2: Hike the Tugela Falls expand_more
    • 6:00-  Have an early breakfast. 
    • 7:00- Start the hike to Tugela Gorge. 
    • 9:00- Make a short stop at the forest section along the Tugela River. 
    • 11:00- Reach the river pools and have a swim. 
    • 13:00- Stop over at the gorge and take in the beauty of the Amphitheater. We also take a short walk up the gorge to see the Tugela falls (the highest falls in the world). 
    • 14:00- Enjoy lunch in the mountains. 
    • 15:00- Hike back to the accommodation at Thendele. 
    • 19:00- Eat dinner around the fire and hear stories about the hike. 
  • Day of Departure expand_more
    • 6:00- See the early rise and go for a short hike to the Cascades. 
    • 8:00- Have breakfast. 
    • 9:00- Pack and leave for return to Johannesburg or any other location. 
    • 10:00- Return to Johannesburg/Pretoria hotel /airport. 
What's Included
  • Transport from location to and from Thendele Drakensberg Mountains
  • 1 x Breakfast
  • 2 x Dinners
  • Lunch on day 2 in the mountains
  • Accommodation (1 night)
  • Free WI-FI when there is a signal
What's Excluded
  • Drinks
  • Snacks 
  • Food on hike, energy drinks 
  • Optional, extra day to summit Tugela Falls /Sentinel 
What to bring
  • Good trail shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Whistle
  • Space blanket
  • Block out cream 
  • Cap
  • Camera 
  • Big smile
Know before you go
  • A reasonable fitness level is required, but we will ensure that the routes and hike suit your fitness.
  • Please note the tour can also be extended to 3 days, which will then include summiting the Sentinel and experiencing the source of the Tugela Falls. The majority of our clients are solo, but even pairs and very small groups are welcome.
Meeting Point

Johannesburg, South Africa

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 1 USD 750 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 750 / person