Hiking With Peak High
Do You Want To Hike And Trek In South Africa’s Most Beautiful Mountains!
Experience a life changing hiking and trekking trip in South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains with Peak High Mountaineering
Climb Cathedral Peak, Mont-aux-Sources, Tugela Falls, Sani Pass, Champagne Castle or Giant’s Castle.
Are You A Dedicated Hiker or Hillwalker?
We guide the famous Mini Traverse and the Grand Traverse routes, including the highest mountain in Southern Africa — Mafadi (3451m). We also guide Thabana Ntlenyana, (3482m) highest point in southern Africa.
If it’s personal, tailored hikes that you want, then that’s our speciality. We can show you places that few others ever experience and will give the discerning mountain walker an experience they will never forget.
10 Best Mountain Hikes In South Africa- Multi-Day Hikes
1- Cleft Peak to Cathedral Peak- incorporating the beautiful Bell-Twins traverse
2- Mini Traverse– 5 day hike between Mont-aux-Sources and Cathedral Peak. Traverses the South Africa and Lesotho borders.
3- Mafadi, highest peak in South Africa (3451m). Usually a hike of 3 nights and 4 days. Straddles the South Africa and Lesotho border.
4- Devil’s Knuckles hike in the Southern Drakensberg. 3 days and 2 nights sleeping in caves.
5- Bell-Twins Traverse. A 3 day hike in the Drakensberg, located at the Cathedral Peak area. A circular route.
6- Champagne Castle via Grey’s Pass. An out and back hike of 3 days in the central Drakensberg.
7- Roland’s Cave via Camel Pass and Organ Pipes Pass.
8- Cathedral Peak via the Standard Route scramble. A safety rope is needed near the summit. A 1.5 day hike.
9- Rhino Peak via Mashai Pass.
10- Lakes Cave and Spectacle Cave hike at Cobham, southern Drakensberg.
Peak High Mountaineering — Experienced Guides for Experienced Hikers and Trekkers.
For more information contact Gavin: gavin@peakhigh.co.za
or call (+27)082 990 5876
Questions and answers about hiking in South Africa
Can you hike the Grand Traverse on your own?
Yes, it is possible but it is rather recommended to be in a group of 4-5 people.
What is the most popular hiking trail in South Africa?
The most popular hiking trail in South Africa is the mini or northern Traverse from Sentinel car park to Cathedral Peak.
How difficult is the Tugela Falls hike?
Tugela Falls is a moderate hike of approximately a 15km round trip.
What is the best time of year to hike in the Drakensberg?
The autumn months of April and May are usually the best months for hiking in the Drakensberg.
Can you drink the water in the Drakensberg?
Yes, most water in the rivers and streams can be used for drinking without prior treatment.
Where is the best hiking in South Africa?
The Drakensberg has the best wilderness hiking in South Africa.