Upcoming Hikes and Expeditions

In our option that no one asked for, we believe that the Fangs Circuit is possibly the most scenic hike in Drakensberg. Yes that is quite a big claim but once you experience the hike for yourself you will see why. Every year we take landscape photographers from across the globe on this hike to photograph the main attraction known as Madonna and Her Worshippers. Check them out for yourself below.

Sunrise from the top of Madonna Pass. Conveniently the campsite is a minutes walk away from this location.

Our meeting location for this hike is at Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre and 10am on February 2nd. From here we will catch a shuttle to the starting point of the hike. In total the hike covers just under 50km of hiking over a 4 day period with 2500m of vertical ascent.

Fangs Pass and Madonna Pass are our two options for ascending to the escarpment. Both are rated as 7/10 passes, thus we have rated this hike as difficult and it should only be attempted by seasoned hikers.

The cost for this hike is R3,900 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and shuttle from Mnweni  cultural centre to trail head.

Join us on this incredible weekend hike to one of the Drakensbergs most spectacular caves. The views from Roland’s Cave are some of the best in the Drakensberg as well as the hike to it being one of the more spectacular ones.

This is rated as a difficult hike and should not be undertaken if you are not sure of your capabilities. We will ascend over 1500 vertical meters in one day while covering a 12km in distance.

To launch this hike we are running a special of R2,900 per person which will be limited to 6 tickets so dont miss out on this one. Included in this cost is:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first repsonder

-dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare

-equipment including sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-hiking permits.

For more information regarding this hike or to make a booking click on the enquiry or booking buttons at the bottom of the page. Additionally you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

An incredible 4 day, 3 night hike to the highest peak in South Africa. Best part about it is that the hike falls over New Years. So get ready to celebrate the New Year in the mountains. This hike is rated as one of the harder hikes that we offer due to the 2000 meters of elavtion gain we will do over the first two days. That amounts to 1000m each day.

The hike covers 64km over the 4 day period and is generally done as a circular route. Notice the wording “generally”? Safety is very important to us thus we don’t have a set route as heavy rains can cause the route to change. This rarely happens so we often make use of the circular route which takes us up Corner Pass and down Leslie’s Pass.

Our meeting point for this hike is at Injasuthi Camp at 10am on the 29th of December. We recommend taking a drive down the day before and staying about halfway, avoiding the early wake up call at 4am to drive down from JHB. The cost for this hike is R4,000 per person and includes the following:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils.
• hiking permits and park fees
• endless supply of dad jokes to keep you highly motivated throughout your trek with us.

Join us on this incredible 4 day hike that takes place over 2 of Drakensbergs most scenic valleys including the Amphitheatre and Mnweni Regions. We spend 3 nights camping on top of the escarpment and each campsite is specifically chosen to give us the best views possible. We spend 1 night camping near Ifidi Pass which offers incredible views looking out onto the Mnweni, Cathedral and Champagne mountain ranges. Our second night is spent at what we believe to be the best campsite in the Drakensberg, Madonna and Her Worshippers.

Our third and final night is spent on top of the Amphitheatre at our secret campsite at Bilanjil Falls. Thus camp offers one of the best views of Tugela Falls. And if you didn’t already know, Tugela Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world!

The cost for this hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain as well as an assortment of snacks at camp

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-all hiking permits and park fees

-shuttle from Witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

To book just click the add to cart button below. If you’d like more information regarding this trek or further dates please mail us at info@souladventuress.co.za

An incredible 4 day, 3 night hike to the highest peak in South Africa. Best part about it is that the hike falls over New Years. So get ready to celebrate the New Year in the mountains. This hike is rated as one of the harder hikes that we offer due to the 2000 meters of elavtion gain we will do over the first two days. That amounts to 1000m each day.

The hike covers 64km over the 4 day period and is generally done as a circular route. Notice the wording “generally”? Safety is very important to us thus we don’t have a set route as heavy rains can cause the route to change. This rarely happens so we often make use of the circular route which takes us up Corner Pass and down Leslie’s Pass.

Our meeting point for this hike is at Injasuthi Camp at 10am on the 29th of December. We recommend taking a drive down the day before and staying about halfway, avoiding the early wake up call at 4am to drive down from JHB. The cost for this hike is R4,000 per person and includes the following:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils.
• hiking permits and park fees
• endless supply of dad jokes to keep you highly motivated throughout your trek with us.

Join us on this incredible 4 day hike that takes place over 2 of Drakensbergs most scenic valleys including the Amphitheatre and Mnweni Regions. We spend 3 nights camping on top of the escarpment and each campsite is specifically chosen to give us the best views possible. We spend 1 night camping near Ifidi Pass which offers incredible views looking out onto the Mnweni, Cathedral and Champagne mountain ranges. Our second night is spent at what we believe to be the best campsite in the Drakensberg, Madonna and Her Worshippers.

Our third and final night is spent on top of the Amphitheatre at our secret campsite at Bilanjil Falls. Thus camp offers one of the best views of Tugela Falls. And if you didn’t already know, Tugela Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world!

The cost for this hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain as well as an assortment of snacks at camp

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-all hiking permits and park fees

-shuttle from Witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

To book just click the add to cart button below. If you’d like more information regarding this trek or further dates please mail us at info@souladventuress.co.za

The Tugela Falls Hike is known by many names… Sentinel Peak Hike and Amphitheatre Hike. It is one of the best hikes to do in Drakensberg as it offers such incredible views for such minimal effort. The hike covers 14km over a 2 day period, 7 & 7, with 450 meters of elevation gain.

This makes it the easiest route to access the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment. For example, majority of hikes will take you two full days of hiking with 2000 meters of elavtion gain to reach the top.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything except transport from JHB so besides that everything else is on us including meals and equipment. The cost is R2,700 per person and includes:

• Return shuttle from Witsiesheok mountain lodge to sentinel car park
• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees
• professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot or to find out more information regarding this incredible hike please fill out the form below. Alternatively you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

Challenge yourself on this 2 day hike to the summit of Cathedral Peak at 3,004m. One of the highest free standing peaks in the Drakensberg that can be climbed without any technical expertise.

The total distance is 21km over the 2 days wiith 1 night spent camping in the mountains. Hikers would need to be able to hike while carrying their backpacks. The hike is not recommended for hikers who are not fit.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything from food or equipment so you don’t have to worry about a thing. The cost is R2,600 per person and includes:

qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain

equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

hiking permits and park fees

professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot please add to cart at the bottom of this post.

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

The Bell Traverse, situated in the Central Drakensberg, is easily one of the top 5 hikes and is quite unique to other hiking trails in the Drakensberg. This is because Cathedral Peak is home to many of Drakensbergs free-standing basalt towers which include Cathedral Peak,

The Bell, The Inner and Outer Horns, The Mitre and The Chessmen. All of these peak are part of the Bell Traverse. We spend day 1 hiking up to the escarpment top via Organ Pipes Pass. Our home for this night is in what I believe to be the most scenic cave in the Drakensberg, Roland’s Cave. Day 2 sees us hiking along the escarpment edge to Twins Cave where we will spend the next night.

The third day takes us along the Bell Traverse, amongst some giant basalt pinnacles. We have the option to summit cathedral peak today. Our home for the night will be at the base of the peak. The final day sees us descending to the hotel. We should be down by 12pm.

We rate this hike as moderate in difficulty however there are some exposed sections along the route so a head for heights is a must. Our meeting point for this hike is located at Cathedral Peak Hotel at 9:30am. We aim to start hiking by 10:30am. The hike covers just under 50km over the 4 day period with around 2000m of elevation gain in total. The cost for the hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

Join us on this incredible 3 Day hike to Tugela falls. Perfect for beginners who are looking at learning more about the world of overnight hiking without having to suffer.

The actual hike only covers 12km, 6km on day 1 and day 3. Day 2 will be spent exploring the top to the best of our abilities. We will also teach you about different pieces of hiking equipment and how to navigate using a map and compass as well as a GPS.

There `are also plenty of pools on top so bring your swimmies along and take a dip in the world longest waterfall! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience.

The cost for this hike is R3500 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-hiking permits and return shuttle from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge to Sentinel Car Park.

For more information or to book this hike please use the booking and inquiry functions at the bottom of this event.

Join us on this incredible weekend hike to one of the Drakensbergs most spectacular caves. The views from Roland’s Cave are some of the best in the Drakensberg as well as the hike to it being one of the more spectacular ones.

This is rated as a difficult hike and should not be undertaken if you are not sure of your capabilities. We will ascend over 1500 vertical meters in one day while covering a 12km in distance.

To launch this hike we are running a special of R2,900 per person which will be limited to 6 tickets so dont miss out on this one. Included in this cost is:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first repsonder

-dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare

-equipment including sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-hiking permits.

For more information regarding this hike or to make a booking click on the enquiry or booking buttons at the bottom of the page. Additionally you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

The Drakensberg Northern Traverse is one of South Africa’s most spectacular hikes. We offer this hike over a 6 day period and walk along the escarpment edge for a more scenic, yet challenging experience. The Northern Traverse starts at Sentinel Car Park and follows the escarpment throughout the northern drakensberg until reaching the Cathedral Peak Hotel.

The cost for this hike is R7500 per person and includes:

• Return transport from JHB
• Qualified mountain guide
• Hiking permits and park fees
• Dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain
• Equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• Shuttle from witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

For more information or to chat with one of our mountaineering experts please email us at info@souladventures.co.za

Join us on this incredible 4 day hike that takes place over 2 of Drakensbergs most scenic valleys including the Amphitheatre and Mnweni Regions. We spend 3 nights camping on top of the escarpment and each campsite is specifically chosen to give us the best views possible. We spend 1 night camping near Ifidi Pass which offers incredible views looking out onto the Mnweni, Cathedral and Champagne mountain ranges. Our second night is spent at what we believe to be the best campsite in the Drakensberg, Madonna and Her Worshippers.

Our third and final night is spent on top of the Amphitheatre at our secret campsite at Bilanjil Falls. Thus camp offers one of the best views of Tugela Falls. And if you didn’t already know, Tugela Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world!

The cost for this hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain as well as an assortment of snacks at camp

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-all hiking permits and park fees

-shuttle from Witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

To book just click the add to cart button below. If you’d like more information regarding this trek or further dates please mail us at info@souladventuress.co.za

Join us on this incredible 4 day hike that takes place over 2 of Drakensbergs most scenic valleys including the Amphitheatre and Mnweni Regions. We spend 3 nights camping on top of the escarpment and each campsite is specifically chosen to give us the best views possible. We spend 1 night camping near Ifidi Pass which offers incredible views looking out onto the Mnweni, Cathedral and Champagne mountain ranges. Our second night is spent at what we believe to be the best campsite in the Drakensberg, Madonna and Her Worshippers.

Our third and final night is spent on top of the Amphitheatre at our secret campsite at Bilanjil Falls. Thus camp offers one of the best views of Tugela Falls. And if you didn’t already know, Tugela Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world!

The cost for this hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain as well as an assortment of snacks at camp

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-all hiking permits and park fees

-shuttle from Witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

To book just click the add to cart button below. If you’d like more information regarding this trek or further dates please mail us at info@souladventuress.co.za

Join us on this incredible 12 Day Trek to Everest Base Camp this 2023! We have been guiding trips in the Himalayas for over 15 years now and have guided close to 1000 people from South Africa on various treks across this incredible landscape.

This is pretty much a fully catered trekking experience from South Africa. The 9nly thing you need to worry about are your international flights which we can assist you with. We provide:

• Local flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
• trekking permits
• 3 meals a day on trek
• all airport transfers in Nepal
• Qualified guides and Sherpas
• 12 nights accommodation in tea houses along the trek
• 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
• Lame dad jokes
• 50% off Drakensberg Hikes
• discount on equipment and clothing purchases at certain outdoor retailers
• Medical kit and emergency oxygen.

One great part about doing EBC it’s Soul Adventures is that we will travel with you from Eouth Africa if we get 6 or more participants. If not, what happens? No worries, our brother from another mother Kishwor who is based in Nepal will take great care of you and will be with you from as soon as you arrive at the airport till your departure.

For more information regarding this incredible trek please mail us at info@souladventures.co.za and we can either set up a meeting as we are based in Cape Town and Johannesburg or a zoom meeting.

The Tugela Falls Hike is known by many names… Sentinel Peak Hike and Amphitheatre Hike. It is one of the best hikes to do in Drakensberg as it offers such incredible views for such minimal effort. The hike covers 14km over a 2 day period, 7 & 7, with 450 meters of elevation gain.

This makes it the easiest route to access the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment. For example, majority of hikes will take you two full days of hiking with 2000 meters of elavtion gain to reach the top.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything except transport from JHB so besides that everything else is on us including meals and equipment. The cost is R2,700 per person and includes:

• Return shuttle from Witsiesheok mountain lodge to sentinel car park
• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees
• professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot or to find out more information regarding this incredible hike please fill out the form below. Alternatively you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

Join us on this incredible 4 day hike that takes place over 2 of Drakensbergs most scenic valleys including the Amphitheatre and Mnweni Regions. We spend 3 nights camping on top of the escarpment and each campsite is specifically chosen to give us the best views possible. We spend 1 night camping near Ifidi Pass which offers incredible views looking out onto the Mnweni, Cathedral and Champagne mountain ranges. Our second night is spent at what we believe to be the best campsite in the Drakensberg, Madonna and Her Worshippers.

Our third and final night is spent on top of the Amphitheatre at our secret campsite at Bilanjil Falls. Thus camp offers one of the best views of Tugela Falls. And if you didn’t already know, Tugela Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world!

The cost for this hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

-dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain as well as an assortment of snacks at camp

-equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-all hiking permits and park fees

-shuttle from Witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

To book just click the add to cart button below. If you’d like more information regarding this trek or further dates please mail us at info@souladventuress.co.za

The Drakensberg Northern Traverse is one of South Africa’s most spectacular hikes. We offer this hike over a 6 day period and walk along the escarpment edge for a more scenic, yet challenging experience. The Northern Traverse starts at Sentinel Car Park and follows the escarpment throughout the northern drakensberg until reaching the Cathedral Peak Hotel.

The cost for this hike is R7500 per person and includes:

• Return transport from JHB
• Qualified mountain guide
• Hiking permits and park fees
• Dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain
• Equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• Shuttle from witsieshoek mountain lodge to sentinel car park.

For more information or to chat with one of our mountaineering experts please email us at info@souladventures.co.za

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

Cathedral Peak is the highest, non-technical, free-standing mountain in South Africa and is a popular choice among hikes. We do this hike a bit differently to most companies. We spend 3 days tackling this peak unlike the usual two days. This makes the hike a lot easier and more enjoyable. We spend two nights sleeping in a cave while the middle day is spent ascending Cathedral Peak without a backpack! Pure bliss.

This hike covers 21km over the 3 day period, 4km on day 1, 13km on day 2, and 4km on day 3. Because of the short distance we do on day 1, our meeting time is only at 12pm on March 10th. This gives us plenty of time to introduce ourselves, do a pack check as well as a hike briefing and still arrive at Sherman’s Cave long before sunset. Because the hike is so short on the way down, generally not taking more than an hour, we like to stop at the Cathedral Peak Hotel for breakfast before driving back to whichever hobbit hole we came from.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• Qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain
• equipment including sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks, 3 ping pong balls and eating utensils
• hiking permits
• summit certificate
• professional photographs from the trip (weather permitting of course).

To book  your spot on this hike or to find our more details please fill out the form below.

Embark on this exhilarating journeywith us as we explore the pristine beauty of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains. Along the way, be captivated by the awe-inspiring Tugela Falls, where cascading waters create a symphony of nature’s power. Marvel at the majestic basalt pinacles of Madonna and Her Worshippers, reaching towards the heavens in a display of ancient geological wonders. Prepare to be amazed as each step reveals new breathtaking vistas, inviting you to pause and soak in the panoramic views. Join us on this unforgettable adventure and let the Northern Drakensberg Mountains leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Experience the thrill of hiking through the Northern Drakensberg Mountains and witness the mesmerizing Tugela Falls, where the roaring waterfalls create a captivating display of nature’s might. As you traverse the trails, prepare to be enchanted by the magnificent basalt pinacles of Madonna and Her Worshippers, reaching towards the sky in a testament to the ancient geological wonders of the region. With each step, be prepared to be awe-struck by the ever-changing panoramic vistas that unfold before you, inviting you to pause and immerse yourself in their breathtaking beauty. This unforgettable adventure promises to leave an indelible mark on your soul as you delve into the pristine allure of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains.

The cost for this hike is R6,000 per person and includes:

• return transfers from MCC to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
• Qualified Mountain Gudie and Wilderness First Responder
• Hiking permits and park fees
• shuttle from Witsieshoek Mounatin Lodge to Sentinel Car Park
• Equipment inclduing 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• Dinners, Breakfasts and hot drinks including coffee and tea on the mountain
• Succesful Traverse Certificate.

An incredible 4 day, 3 night hike to the highest peak in South Africa. This hike is rated as one of the harder hikes that we offer due to the 2000 meters of elevation gain we will do over the first two days. That amounts to 1000m each day.

The hike covers 64km over the 4 day period and is generally done as a circular route. Notice the wording “generally”? Safety is very important to us thus we don’t have a set route as heavy rains can cause the route to change. This rarely happens so we often make use of the circular route which takes us up Corner Pass and down Leslie’s Pass.

A cute couples photo taken on our way up Corners Pass. The Trojan Wall can be seen in the background.

Our meeting point for this hike is at Injasuthi Camp at 10am on the 7th of April. We recommend taking a drive down the day before and staying about halfway, avoiding the early wake up call at 4am to drive down from JHB. You can catch us at Injasuthi the night before where we will buy you a beer. The cost for this hike is R4,000 per person and includes the following:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils.
• hiking permits and park fees
• endless supply of dad jokes to keep you highly motivated throughout your trek with us.

Embark on this exhilarating journeywith us as we explore the pristine beauty of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains. Along the way, be captivated by the awe-inspiring Tugela Falls, where cascading waters create a symphony of nature’s power. Marvel at the majestic basalt pinacles of Madonna and Her Worshippers, reaching towards the heavens in a display of ancient geological wonders. Prepare to be amazed as each step reveals new breathtaking vistas, inviting you to pause and soak in the panoramic views. Join us on this unforgettable adventure and let the Northern Drakensberg Mountains leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Experience the thrill of hiking through the Northern Drakensberg Mountains and witness the mesmerizing Tugela Falls, where the roaring waterfalls create a captivating display of nature’s might. As you traverse the trails, prepare to be enchanted by the magnificent basalt pinacles of Madonna and Her Worshippers, reaching towards the sky in a testament to the ancient geological wonders of the region. With each step, be prepared to be awe-struck by the ever-changing panoramic vistas that unfold before you, inviting you to pause and immerse yourself in their breathtaking beauty. This unforgettable adventure promises to leave an indelible mark on your soul as you delve into the pristine allure of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains.

The cost for this hike is R6,000 per person and includes:

• return transfers from MCC to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
• Qualified Mountain Gudie and Wilderness First Responder
• Hiking permits and park fees
• shuttle from Witsieshoek Mounatin Lodge to Sentinel Car Park
• Equipment inclduing 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• Dinners, Breakfasts and hot drinks including coffee and tea on the mountain
• Succesful Traverse Certificate.

The Tugela Falls Hike is known by many names… Sentinel Peak Hike and Amphitheatre Hike. It is one of the best hikes to do in Drakensberg as it offers such incredible views for such minimal effort. The hike covers 14km over a 2 day period, 7 & 7, with 450 meters of elevation gain.

This makes it the easiest route to access the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment. For example, majority of hikes will take you two full days of hiking with 2000 meters of elavtion gain to reach the top.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything except transport from JHB so besides that everything else is on us including meals and equipment. The cost is R2,700 per person and includes:

• Return shuttle from Witsiesheok mountain lodge to sentinel car park
• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees
• professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot or to find out more information regarding this incredible hike please fill out the form below. Alternatively you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

Join us on this incredible weekend hike to one of the Drakensbergs most spectacular caves. The views from Roland’s Cave are some of the best in the Drakensberg as well as the hike to it being one of the more spectacular ones.

This is rated as a difficult hike and should not be undertaken if you are not sure of your capabilities. We will ascend over 1500 vertical meters in one day while covering a 12km in distance.

To launch this hike we are running a special of R2,900 per person which will be limited to 6 tickets so dont miss out on this one. Included in this cost is:

-qualified mountain guide and wilderness first repsonder

-dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare

-equipment including sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

-hiking permits.

For more information regarding this hike or to make a booking click on the enquiry or booking buttons at the bottom of the page. Additionally you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

The Tugela Falls Hike is known by many names… Sentinel Peak Hike and Amphitheatre Hike. It is one of the best hikes to do in Drakensberg as it offers such incredible views for such minimal effort. The hike covers 14km over a 2 day period, 7 & 7, with 450 meters of elevation gain.

This makes it the easiest route to access the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment. For example, majority of hikes will take you two full days of hiking with 2000 meters of elavtion gain to reach the top.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything except transport from JHB so besides that everything else is on us including meals and equipment. The cost is R2,700 per person and includes:

• Return shuttle from Witsiesheok mountain lodge to sentinel car park
• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees
• professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot or to find out more information regarding this incredible hike please fill out the form below. Alternatively you can also pop us a mail at info@souladventures.co.za

The Bell Traverse, situated in the Central Drakensberg, is easily one of the top 5 hikes and is quite unique to other hiking trails in the Drakensberg. This is because Cathedral Peak is home to many of Drakensbergs free-standing basalt towers which include Cathedral Peak,

The Bell, The Inner and Outer Horns, The Mitre and The Chessmen. All of these peak are part of the Bell Traverse. We spend day 1 hiking up to the escarpment top via Organ Pipes Pass. Our home for this night is in what I believe to be the most scenic cave in the Drakensberg, Roland’s Cave. Day 2 sees us hiking along the escarpment edge to Twins Cave where we will spend the next night.

The third day takes us along the Bell Traverse, amongst some giant basalt pinnacles. We have the option to summit cathedral peak today. Our home for the night will be at the base of the peak. The final day sees us descending to the hotel. We should be down by 12pm.

We rate this hike as moderate in difficulty however there are some exposed sections along the route so a head for heights is a must. Our meeting point for this hike is located at Cathedral Peak Hotel at 9:30am. We aim to start hiking by 10:30am. The hike covers just under 50km over the 4 day period with around 2000m of elevation gain in total. The cost for the hike is R4,400 per person and includes:

join us on this incredible 8 day journey to summit the highest mountain in Europe, Mont Elbrus. We offer a fully supported experience from South Africa which includes training plans, discounted training hikes and equipment purchase discounts. We have led over 50 successful climbs on Elbrus not only from the South Route but also the North Route too.

The cost for this this trek is R38,000 and includes:

• all climbing permits and accommodation on the mountain
• 3 meals a day on the mountain
• 1 nights accommodation in Moscow at the Raddison Slavyanskaya on a bed and breakfasts basis
• return flights from Moscow to Mineralyne Vody
• guide and backup guides
• return airport transfers from Mineralyne Vody to Terskol
• 50% of all Drakensberg treks leading up to the climb
• 10% discount on equipment.

Mnweni is regarded as one of the most scenic, if not most scenic, region in the Drakensberg Mountains. Due to its remoteness it does not receive as much traffic as hikes like Tugela Falls and Cathedral Peak. What we’re saying is that we probably won’t cross paths with another hiking group and will have the whole mountain range to ourselves.

Photo captured by Patrick Richardson while hiking up Mnweni Pass on day 2 of this incredible 3 day hike. The basalt pinnacles you see in the background are the Mnweni Pinnacles, one of Drakensbergs most unique structures.

The Mnweni Circuit Hike covers 46km over a 3 day period with nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain and loss. We rate this hike as moderate in Drakensberg standards. We spend one night sleeping in tents in the valley while the next night is spent in a cave on top of the escarpment, either Ledgers Cave or Mponjwane Cave. Both offer hikers a spectacular view.

The cost for this hike is R3,300 per person and includes:

• qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder
• dinners, breakfasts and hot drinks on the mountain which our team will prepare
• equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils
• hiking permits and park fees.

Challenge yourself on this 2 day hike to the summit of Cathedral Peak at 3,004m. One of the highest free standing peaks in the Drakensberg that can be climbed without any technical expertise.

The total distance is 21km over the 2 days wiith 1 night spent camping in the mountains. Hikers would need to be able to hike while carrying their backpacks. The hike is not recommended for hikers who are not fit.

The hike can be done in a day however you are missing out on a few key elements which include:

• sunrise (best part in our option)
• sunset (also a goody)
• stargazing.

How much more convincing do you need? Well how about the fact that this is a fully catered hike? Yes that’s right. We handle everything from food or equipment so you don’t have to worry about a thing. The cost is R2,600 per person and includes:

qualified mountain guide and wilderness first responder

dinner, breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain

equipment including 4 season tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks and eating utensils

hiking permits and park fees

professional photographs from the hike (weather permitting).

To book your spot please add to cart at the bottom of this post.

Join us on this incredible 12 Day Trek to Everest Base Camp this 2023! We have been guiding trips in the Himalayas for over 15 years now and have guided close to 1000 people from South Africa on various treks across this incredible landscape.

This is pretty much a fully catered trekking experience from South Africa. The 9nly thing you need to worry about are your international flights which we can assist you with. We provide:

• Local flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
• trekking permits
• 3 meals a day on trek
• all airport transfers in Nepal
• Qualified guides and Sherpas
• 12 nights accommodation in tea houses along the trek
• 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
• Lame dad jokes
• 50% off Drakensberg Hikes
• discount on equipment and clothing purchases at certain outdoor retailers
• Medical kit and emergency oxygen.

One great part about doing EBC it’s Soul Adventures is that we will travel with you from Eouth Africa if we get 6 or more participants. If not, what happens? No worries, our brother from another mother Kishwor who is based in Nepal will take great care of you and will be with you from as soon as you arrive at the airport till your departure.

For more information regarding this incredible trek please mail us at info@souladventures.co.za and we can either set up a meeting as we are based in Cape Town and Johannesburg or a zoom meeting.