In the eastern part of South Africa a lengthy volcanic spine of escarpment lies in prehistoric slumber, a magical place that has drawn humans to its peaks and crevices for hundreds of years. Rising to over 3000m, the Drakensberg mountain range is a super-sized playground of lofty terrain for hikers, climbers, photographers and active families.
Active Escapes offers the full spectrum of hiking adventure from sleeping in caves on the top of the escarpment; to luxury ‘slackpacking’ with comfortable lodgings and luggage support. We also offer horseback adventures, multi-day mountain bike tours, trout fishing expeditions and trail running in the berg.
Hike to the 'Roof of Africa' and source of the Tugela River, where you will stand atop the second highest waterfall in the world. Previously only attainable to experienced mountaineers, we offer a guided slackpacking trail where you can overnight in comfy mountain lodges, have your meals catered for, and backpack portered.
This is a 3 day Northern Berg slackpacker, sleeping in mountain cabins with top-notch catering, guiding and a unique opportunity to see a resident colony of Cape and Bearded Vultures. Just 3hrs drive from the major airports, this trail offers the perfect long weekend getaway.
This multi-day horse trail through the foothills of the Northern Berg, will see you forging mountain streams and galloping wide open plains; as our sure-footed boerperds lead the way. Overnighting in snug lodges with catering and luggage support provided.
One of the few self-guided MTB tours with bikes available for hire. Expertly crafted single-track, majestic mountain views, fully catered lodgings, and close enough away for a weekend getaway. The Northern Berg offers the perfect playground with tour options tailored to suite all level of rider.
Are you fit and ready for the challenge of high berg mountaineering. With an experienced guide you can tackle the Drakensberg traverse from the Sentinel massif across to Cathedral Peak. 5 days / 4 nights of jaw dropping terrain, wild-camping in tents and caves along the way.
Following the well-marked trail that runs along the base of the Southern Berg, this 3 day slackpacking hike follows the Giants Cup Trail in the little berg, but overnighting in comfy guesthouses with catering and daily luggage transfers provided. Without the burden of a heavy pack, enjoy more time to take a swim in a mountain stream, or photograph the wild flowers along the way.
