Drakensberg Grand Traverse
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South Africa South Africa
Lesotho Lesotho
General information about Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Difficulty
Length
202 km
Elevation gain
6.900 m
Elevation loss
7.700 m
Highest Point
Thabana Ntlenyana / 3.482 m
Lowest Point
KZN Wildlife Office / 1.760 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
202 km
6.900 m
7.700 m
Thabana Ntlenyana
3.482 m
KZN Wildlife Office
1.760 m

The best time to hike the Drakensberg Grand Traverse is:

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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse runs for a length of 202 kilometers through South Africa and Lesotho.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 10 days to walk the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Drakensberg Grand Traverse is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Drakensberg Grand Traverse via King Shaka International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure

Departure from Drakensberg Grand Traverse is via King Shaka International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Cab. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements
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Drakensberg Grand Traverse

South AfricaSouth Africa
LesothoLesotho

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