2-Day Tugela Falls Summit Hike in Drakensberg via Sentinel Peak
About This Tour
Sign up for an adventurous 2-day tour specially designed for international tourists, hiking South Africa's most famous route to Tugela Falls. Reach the top of S...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: This hike is strenuous and at altitude. There are chain ladders involved, but if you are not willing, that is subject to change. We will design the hike to suit your fitness and experience levels. This is an experience that everyone should have once in their lifetime.
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What's Included
- Transport to and from Witsieshoek Hotel
- English-speaking guide
- 1 x breakfast at the hotel
- 1 x dinner at the hotel
- Lunch in the mountains on day 2
- All park and hiking entry fees
- Concession fees
- Shuttle fees
Not Included
- Drinks
- Snacks
- 1 extra day for the Tugela Gorge hike
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in the Drakensberg and Gully Hike
08:00 - Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria. 09:00 - Transfer to the Drakensberg. 14:00 - Arrive at your accommodation at Witsieshoek Hotel. 15:00 - Go for a short hike to the gully. 19:00 - Have dinner.
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2Day 02
Sentinel Peak Hike to the Source of Tugela Falls
07:00 - Have an early breakfast. 08:00 - Board the shuttle to Sentinel car park and start the hike up the mountain upon arrival. 09:00 - 12:00 - Hike up the mountain and Sentinel Peak to see the source of 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 and look out for bearded vultures. 16:00 - Drive back to Johannesburg.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Johannesburg, South Africa · Tour start: Johannesburg, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.