Drakensberg Walking Tour

The Drakensberg Walking Tour reveals some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most inspiring landscapes. The mighty Drakensberg Mountains rise in a dramatic sweep of basalt peaks and golden sandstone cliffs, hiding lush valleys, grassy slopes, and pockets of indigenous forest teeming with birdlife and flora.

The Drakensberg Walking Tour at a Glance (5 nights)

• Private transfer from King Shaka Airport or Durban to Cathedral Peak for 3 nights (Full Board)
• Choice of full or half day walks to suit your walking group with a local walking guide
• Transfer to your second Drakensberg Hotel for 2 nights (Full Board)
• Transfer back to King Shaka Intl Hotel (or to Johannesburg Airport for a supplement)

This private walking tour offers an exceptional variety of trails:  from gentle forest walks to exhilarating mountain hikes and scenic river gorges. It’s designed entirely around your preferred travel dates, with flexible pricing based on group size from two to six people.

The Base price below is for 4 people.  The alternative price shows the price per person if there are only two people travelling. Note that we can also offer the walking tour at a slightly lower price -  using local walking guides (on a private basis) and with private road transfers between King Shaka airport and the hotels. (Contact us for a quote.)

Tailor-made options:

An adapted form of the Drakensberg Walking Tour in South Africa can be combined with our Cape & Garden Route Walking Tour to make a superb 15 day/14 night walking holiday - South Africa on Foot.

Alternatively you can add on some time on safari in Nambiti Private Game Reserve for a perfect balance of mountain majesty and wildlife encounters.. Or visit the Natal Battlefields which are also relatively close by.

Good to Know

• Operates on a private basis, ideal for 2 to 6 people
• Moderate fitness recommended; walks range from gentle to challenging so you can choose what suits you.
• Custom pricing applies depending on group size and whether it fully guided or whether we make use of local walking guides on a private basis.
• Available year-round, with the best walking conditions from April to October