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Walking the Drakensberg and the Wild Coast of South Africa

South Africa
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Available Departures: Feb, Jul, Aug, Nov

10 days from

US$2,115

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Walking holiday in beautiful South Africa, including the Drakensberg and the Wild Coast

Trip Code: WDC
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Walking the Drakensberg and the Wild Coast of South Africa

Highlights
  • Day walks in the famous Drakensberg Mountains, including the Tugela Gorge Trail
  • 3 days walking along the remote and unspoilt Wild Coast of South Africa
  • See San Bushman Rock Art and visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site
  • Walk in the Golden Gate National Park, up Brandwag Rock and into Echo Ravine

At a Glance
  • Group Size 6 to 12
  • 7 day walks
  • Join In Johannesburg, ends in Durban

Accommodation & Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • 7 nights Lodge
  • 1 nights Hotel
  • 1 nights Guesthouse
Overview

This outstanding series of day walks in the Drakensberg and on the Wild Coast in South Africa is a true gem. Having sought out these splendid walks we have combined them with comfortable accommodation to ensure that this walking holiday ticks all the boxes for a delightful time away. Our first stop is the Golden Gate National Park where we have a sunset walk on Brandwag Rock and take the Echo Falls Trail. Moving on to the stunning and rightfully famous, Drakensberg Mountains, we walk in the Tugela Gorge, see the Amphitheatre, and the region surrounding Cathedral Peak with its carved sandstone buttresses. The landscapes are rugged, with natural pools and glowing rocks as the sun lights them up. Our holiday ends on the Wild Coast where we have 3 nights in a lodge and enjoy some day walks in this lesser known part of the country. The well named, Wild Coast has untouched white sandy beaches, cliffs and crashing waves – making the coastal path a stunner! Our journey ends in Durban after a fabulous walking holiday in this part of South Africa.

Is this holiday for you?

The essence of this trip is to enjoy the walks and wild landscapes of the Drakensberg Hills and Wild Coast, as well as the culture and food in this corner of South Africa. The trails that we follow are undulating and rocky in places with some hill climbing in the mountains. They are well-marked but rocky and stepped in places. Our accommodation has been handpicked to ensure comfort in small, we …

The essence of this trip is to enjoy the walks and wild landscapes of the Drakensberg Hills and Wild Coast, as well as the culture and food in this corner of South Africa. The trails that we follow are undulating and rocky in places with some hill climbing in the mountains. They are well-marked but rocky and stepped in places. Our accommodation has been handpicked to ensure comfort in small, well-appointed hotels and guesthouses. South Africa has a lovely Mediterranean climate and because of the time zone jet lag is not usually a problem flying to and from the UK.

Why KE?

A unique KE itinerary combining a series of day walks in the splendid Drakensberg Mountains and the unspoilt and rural Wild Coast of South Africa.

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