3-Day Tugela Gorge Trek in Drakensberg with Thendele Stay
About This Tour
Embark on an adventurous 2-day trek, specially designed for international visitors, to Tugela Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, in the Drakensberg Moun...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: A reasonable fitness level is required, but we will ensure that the route and hike suit your fitness.; Please note that the tour can also be extended to 3 days, which will then include summiting the Sentinel and experiencing the source of Tugela Falls. The majority of our clients are solo travellers, but pairs and very small groups are also welcome.
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What's Included
- Transport from your location to and from Thendele in the 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
Not Included
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Food for the hike and energy drinks
- Optional extra day to summit Tugela Falls / Sentinel
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Drakensberg and Tiger Falls Hike
9:00 - Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from your location (airport or hotel). 9:30 - Transfer to the Drakensberg by road. 14:00 - Arrive and check in to your accommodation at Thendele. 15:00 - Go for a short hike to Tiger Falls. 19:00 - Have dinner.
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2Day 02
Tugela Gorge Hike and Amphitheater Views
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 at the gorge and take in the beauty of the Amphitheater. We also take a short walk up the gorge to see Tugela Falls, the highest waterfall 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.
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3Day 03
Cascades Walk and Departure
6:00 - See the early sunrise and go for a short hike to the Cascades. 8:00 - Have breakfast. 9:00 - Pack and leave for the return to Johannesburg or any other location. 10:00 - Return to your Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel or airport.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Johannesburg, South Africa · Tour start: Johannesburg, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
