“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
No six-pack? No problem. So, you want to hike the legendary Drakensberg mountains, but you’d rather not cough up a lung on day one? Welcome, friend — you’ve come to the right place. At Soul…
So, you’ve heard the Drakensberg is pretty, huh? Maybe you’ve seen photos of its jagged peaks piercing the sky or watched some Insta influencer pretending they’re one with nature (while secretly dying inside because hiking…
Introduction to Drakensberg Welcome to the Drakensberg Mountains, aka the Dragon Mountains, where the scenery is so stunning it’ll make your Instagram explode. These majestic peaks in South Africa aren’t just any mountains—they’re basically nature’s…
