2-Day Sterkhorn Trek from Monks Cowl via Blind Man's Corner
About This Tour
Set out on a 2-day trek from Monks Cowl Nature Reserve through the dramatic landscapes of the Drakensberg. Along the way, pass the amazing Sphinx and Cristal wa...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve · Languages: English
Know before you go: It is possible to do this trek in a single day.
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What's Included
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Light snacks and 500 ml of water
- One customized T-shirt
- English-speaking South African tour guide
Not Included
- Transport to the starting point
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Camping equipment (available for rent)
- Porters
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Monks Cowl Hike to Blind Man's Corner
Start your hike with your Drakensberg tour guide at Monks Cowl Nature Reserve around 2:30 pm. Make your way towards Blind Man's Corner. During this hike, you will pass through Sphinx and Cristal waterfalls. Have breakfast along the way. The hike will take about 3 to 3.5 hours to complete. Pitch your tents and make sleeping arrangements before having dinner at the camp.
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2Day 02
Sterkhorn Summit Trek and Return
Have breakfast at the camp and start the hike at 7 am to reach the summit of Sterkhorn (2973 m). This trek will take about 2 to 2.5 hours. Return to the camp to have lunch. Head back to Monks Cowl Nature Reserve.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Monks Cowl, Giants Castle Game Reserve, South Africa · Tour start: Monks Cowl, Giants Castle Game Reserve, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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