Thermarest Questar Sleeping Bag Review
When it comes to picking a sleeping bag you can’t go wrong with the Thermarest Questar. This sleeping bag has recently landed on the shores of good old South and Africa and we were lucky…
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So You Want to Hike the Drakensberg? Here’s What Nobody Tells You
So, you’ve seen a few photos on Instagram. Some chiselled human with thighs like a mountain goat is standing on the edge of a cliff above the clouds. Maybe they’re holding a flask of coffee,…
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The Drakensberg Mnweni Circuit – Why This Hike is Pure Madness ( in the Best Way Possible )
If the Drakensberg were a theme park, the Mnweni Circuit would be the wild rollercoaster tucked away in the corner with a “ride at your own risk” sign. It doesn’t have the polished paths of the Amphitheatre…
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Tales from the Trail: True Horror Stories from the Drakensberg (That We Can Laugh About Now)
“Not every monster hides under the bed. Some wear trail runners and pack couscous.” Welcome to stories from the Drakensberg: where the views are biblical, the weather is vengeful, and the strange noises in the…
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Overnight Hikes Drakensberg: From Granny Panties to Glory
Picking the right Overnight Hikes Drakensberg is like picking underwear for a first date. Get it right and you’re strutting around like James Bond in silk boxers. Get it wrong and you’re stuck in granny panties wondering…
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Climb Kilimanjaro: A complete guide to the number 1 Peak in Africa
So You Want to Climb Kilimanjaro? You’ve done it. You’ve stared at a map, looked at a mountain, and said, “Yep, I reckon I could climb that.” And not just any mountain, oh no, you’ve decided to…
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5 Reasons to Hike the Drakensberg with a Guide (and Not Your Mate Who Got Lost in a Parking Lot Once)
Welcome to the Drakensberg Mountains, where the trails are wild, the views are epic, and the weather changes faster than your hiking buddy’s confidence after the first big incline. If you are planning to explore…
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Drakensberg Hiking: Why the Berg Is the Best Damn Adventure You’ll Ever Have
If you’ve never heard of the Drakensberg, we’re about to change your life. If you have heard of it but haven’t hiked there yet… what have you been doing with your weekends? Knitting? Watching reruns of Bear…
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Where Dreams, Dust, and Dal Bhat Collide
There are two kinds of people who sign up for the Everest Base Camp trek: If you fall into the second category — welcome home. This is your no-nonsense, no-sugar-coating guide to what it’s actually like trekking to Everest…
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Climbing Ama Dablam: A Beginner’s Guide to Type 2 Fun at 6,812m
If you’re considering climbing Ama Dablam, congratulations — you’re officially flirting with one of the most beautiful and technically demanding mountains on Earth. This isn’t Everest’s well-trodden path or a bucket list “tick-the-box” climb. This is…
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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse
What is the Grand Traverse Drakensberg? Ah, the Grand Traverse Drakensberg — the hike your legs will never forgive you for, but your soul will thank you for. This isn’t your average “Sunday stroll with…
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Everest Base Camp Cost: What You Get for $1,680 (And Why It’s Totally Worth It)
The Big Question: What’s the Real Everest Base Camp Cost? You’re planning the Everest Base Camp Trek, and one question is echoing in your head (right next to “Will I survive the Lukla flight?”): “What…
