Drakensberg Grand Traverse

South Africa South Africa
Lesotho Lesotho

Worth knowing

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.

Facts 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
You have the following accommodation options on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse
  • in a tent/tarp
Solitude on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

The best time to hike the Drakensberg Grand Traverse is:

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Arrival to the Drakensberg Grand Traverse

You will arrive via King Shaka International Airport.

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

Departure from the Drakensberg Grand Traverse

Departure is via King Shaka International Airport.

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

Map and elevation profile of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse

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