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2-Day Tugela Falls Summit From Johannesburg

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for an adventurous tour specially designed for international tourists, where you will hike the most famous route in South Africa to Tugela Falls. Hike to the top of the Sentinel to see amazing views of the Drakensberg Amphitheater, Sentinel peak and Mount Aux. Climb the chain ladders or a different route to reach the source of the tallest waterfall, Tugela Falls, while spotting bearded vultures o the way.

Highlights
  • See the source of the tallest waterfall in the world, Tugela Falls
  • Enjoy a gully hike and the summit of Sentinel peak
  • Spot bearded vultures on your way
  • Have a picnic lunch near the falls
  • Take upon the challenge of chain ladder climbing
  • Day 1: Arrive in Drakensberg expand_more
    • 8:00- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
    • 9:00 - Transfer down to the Drakensberg. 
    • 14:00 - Arrive at your accommodation at Witsieshoek Hotel.
    • 15:00 - Go for a short hike to Gulley. 
    • 19:00 - Have your dinner.
  • Day 2: Hike Sentinel Peak expand_more
    • 7:00- Have an early breakfast.
    • 8:00- Board the shuttle to Sentinel car park and start the hike up the mountain upon reaching. 
    • 9:00 - 12:00- Hike up the mountain and Sentinel peak to see the source of the Tugela falls. (Part of the hike will also include climbing the chain ladders.)
    • 14:00- Enjoy lunch at the falls and swim in the river. There will be lots of photographic opportunities. 
    • 15:00- Descend to the Sentinel car park. Look out for the bearded vultures.
    • 16:00- Drive back to Johannesburg. 
What's Included
  • Transport to and from Witsieshoek Hotel
  • English-speaking guide
  • 1 x Breakfast at the hotel
  • 1x Dinner at Hotel
  • Lunch in the mountains on day 2
  • All park and hiking entry fees 
  • Concessions fees 
  • Shuttle fees 
What's Excluded
  • Drinks
  • Snacks 
  • 1 extra day for the Tugela Gorge hike
What to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Wind/rain jacket
  • Sunscreen 
  • Hat 
  • Small backpack
  • Good hiking or trail shoes 
Know before you go
  • This hike is strenuous and at an altitude. There are chain ladders involved, but if you are not willing, even that is subject to change. We will design the hike to suit your fitness and experience levels. But this is the experience that everyone should have once in their lifetime. 
Meeting Point

Johannesburg, South Africa

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 1 USD 735 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 735 / person