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3 day Drakensberg hike
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3 day Drakensberg hike

By Soul Adventures
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Ages 14-60, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and eating utensils
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional photos
  • Hot drinks
  • Hiking permits
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Transport to starting point


Start:
  • Drakensberg, South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40413P30

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40413P30

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    • Soul Adventures
      359
      South Africa
    • Stay59833921082
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing 6 days hike
      Excellent experience with Patrick, our guide. Breathtaking landscapes all along the way and good reward at the end of the 6 days hike with a beer. Totally recommend.
      Written 19 October 2024
    • CJ J
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Service and worthwhile excursion...highly recommended for anyone visiting the area
      Prompt and professional service with knowledgeable staff and good customer service and support. I highly recommend this excursion.
      Written 18 August 2023
    • PM9927
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointing experience
      This looked like a nice reserve, nice lodge and grounds. Our game driver was very pleasant, knowledgeable and was good, but we didn't see any large animals. Not our first game drive and fully understand they move about, but for what they charge and the radio communications they have, they should really try to find some of the bigger animals. Their brochures tout the big five and most places really try to get siting's of a few of them.
      Written 14 August 2023
    • 023Peternepal
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Travel Company in South Affrica
      We just completed our 3 Days hiking from Johannesberg. It was such a lifetime experience. Darren gave us all pre information about the trip. His team are the best in SA. Thank you Darren and Soul Adventure Team for this amazing trip. We highly recommend this company for all tour in SA.
      Written 6 July 2023
    • Anytimetravellersss
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour to see South African Wildlife
      After a miscommunication about start time the booking company (Viator), our guide Ben did a wonderful job taking us to Pilanesberg and giving us a wonderful experience. He went out of his way to find great spots for viewing and was very knowledgeable. Despite the late start Ben made up for it with flexibility. The wildlife was magnificent as was the terrain. Pilanesberg surpassed our expectations for wildlife viewing. We appreciated how the tour guides shared information with each other regarding great viewing spots for the day we were there. We dreamed for years of a picture safari experience, and this was a great choice. Elephants, zebras, giraffes, rhino's, hippo's, leopards...the list goes on.
      Written 23 May 2023
    • K3924LOsophieh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The tour guide made the experience OUTSTANDING
      I have to say that I had an outstanding experience with Detour Africa. Dealing with Jamie B the tours consultant and my tour guide Jay the leopard enthusiast was phenomenal. Jay knew his stuff and the information and time I spent with him was something I’ll never forget. He went out his way to make the trip one to never forget! I can not rate this enough if you book as for Jay you will not Regret it trust me. Life time experience that I will never forget.
      Written 30 March 2023
    • Donna D
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      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is a Complerr SCAM!
      If I can name a SCAM CENTRAL this is it! After booking a R5000 day touring the sterkfontein caves we where told that the majority of the tour offered in this deal could not be delivered. So the day tour would now be an hour tour, with a mere $300 discount. Declining this offer this tour company, SOUL ADVENTURERS and the booking sight AVIATOR a sister company to TRIPADVISOR REFUSE to refund the R5000 paid for this Tour. WHAT A SCAM FROM ALL 3 THESE PARTIES. THEY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THIS APPAULING SERVICE. Stay far away from this Company! Everything about it feels like a scam and to be honest feels unsafe. You can visit the sterkfontein caves on a beautiful DIY tour and it will simply be a mere R100 for entry. Keep your money in your pocket and yourself amd family safe from these SCAMMERS. SOUL ADVENTURES = SCAMMERS
      Written 2 March 2023
    • GwenMd
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Do not pick this one
      We were promised an open vehicle. We were in a van AND the van had a broken window so one of the windows that should have opened didn’t. We’re in a pandemic. The pandemic is not over. Open vehicles are safer and allow a better experience with animals all around. The accommodations represented in the advertisement were glamping. The picture clearly shows a very nice, large, tall tent with electric lights and electric outlets. However, the nice campgrounds were on strike. The campground we were brought to had no lighting in the bathrooms and no lighting to help you find the bathrooms and no signage to help you find the bathrooms. One toilet building was for women and one was for men but with no lights I saw no signs and went into the one that I didn’t just see a man go into. It had bloody tissue on the floor. The tent was not large. It had no lights. It had no electricity. This is a big deal when people plan to charge their cell phones and cameras at night. The tent could not be zipped from the inside. The area was covered with mosquitos - the only mosquitos we encountered the entire trip. There was no covered area for where we were supposed to eat. There was no lighted area for where we were supposed to eat. Had we stayed, we then would have been drenched in the rain that began. We saw a roach crawl up the water bucket. The entire group decided we’d had enough and went to hotels. This meant that I had to find a hotel, at a reasonable price, at the last minute. The hotel, with fees, added $170 to the cost of the trip. The tour operator did not refund this. In fact, the tour operator did not respond at all. $571 is a pretty steep price but I paid it because it was supposed to include nice overnight accommodations and dinner. It was not supposed to include a dark, mosquito filled tent with dark, dirty bathrooms and roach water. The guide, Ben, was lovely and friendly and we all like him, but this is not what we paid for.
      Written 27 February 2023
    • 43giselles
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      amazing 4 day hike in Drakensberg
      My boyfriend and I signed up for this one but ended up doing a 4 day Fangs Pass hike, ending in Mnweni. It was insane in the best way. The hike was as brutal as the scenery was beautiful. Don't underestimate these hikes, when they say they're hard they really mean it. That being said it was the coolest experience I've had in a long time and the mountain range is totally wild, remote and stunning! The equipment we rented from them was excellent (I got a brand new osprey backpack <3) which all really helped with comfort and keeping things dry. Our guide Patrick was phenomenal! He's great fun and very experienced. He not only made us feel safe the whole time but took care of us during the rainy times, kept our spirits up while keeping expectations realistic, found us a cozy cave on the 3rd night when the weather was rough... The group of 8 people was so nice, positive and fun, definitely helped when things got hard. It's a great way to meet inspiring people and you get to know each other quite well when in the mountains for 4 days. Price wise this is much better than other hikes we found, def worth your money. Patrick takes beautiful pictures during the hike, the food was great (dehydrated meals, ours were all vegan to accommodate different diets within the group), they really respect the nature (you bring all your trash with you including compost). All in all just be aware of the difficulty but you won't regret anything, 100% recommend.
      Written 5 February 2023
    • InAirAnnie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lion Walking
      I did the Lion Walk with Ben, who was very kind and helpful. Ukutula is great and it was a wonderful experience.
      Written 14 January 2023
    • LiamE1906
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Could not recommend this more if I tried. Booking was easy and we were given very clear instructions. Our driver Bongi was very friendly and helpful and picked us up at the exact time that was promised.
      Written 27 December 2022
    • ajnilsen
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Terrible guiding and a museum that need renovation
      We visited the famous Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Museum. The museum has an interesting topic to show but what a shame that the use of sounds and lights is so unprofessionally designed. Multiple sounds played simoultaniously makes it impossible to hear what is said. The spotlight set to illuminate the exhebitions are too weak and really bneeds upgrade. Signs and information texts can barely be written. Even worse was the visoit to the cave itself. The cave is an important hominid fossile site, but why do they use a guide that totally ignore the visitors? I have traveled all over the World but never have I experienced sush a poor guiding. Rushing through the caves in order to finish the tour as soon as possible, very poor knowledge of the hominid history, extreemly bad illuminition in the caves and no time given to take photos....
      Written 8 December 2022
    • Looli_Lo
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you but would not take this tour again
      I was disappointed because in the place we went for Safari the lions were behind a fence and it felt like you’re in a zoo. You don’t know in advance which park they’re taking you to. In my case it was the private park African Hills Safari lodge and spa. Based on the pictures by the operator I didn’t expect the lions to be behind a fence. Other animals were not behind the fence.
      Written 13 November 2022
    • kojoyankah71
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Africa’s unique treasures
      Unique tribal experiences out of South Africa. The guides were excellent, the dancers were amazing and the food was fantastic
      Written 30 October 2022
    • letofil
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience
      Fantastic day! Our driver "Ben" was great and very helpful. Did not have time to see all the animals, but it was so exciting to see most of them.
      Written 21 October 2022
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    jacob
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    The 3 day Drakensberg hike with the soul adventures guys was super duper awesome. As tough as it was the guys always remain caring , supportive and super positive. This hike was very special and you guys make it even more so. This trip was was the highlight of my life.
    Written 8 December 2020
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    Vuyo
    Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Solo
    All my Drakensberg hikes have been with Soul Adventures and it’s been a great experience. Patrick’s jokes never get old 😂. I love a challenge so I booked 2 hikes back to back over 5 days and it’s one of the best things I’ve done for myself this year. If you have the time I’d recommend this, it’s the best way to disconnect and recharge!

    Did I mention Patricia the cook and barista? He’ll even carry your bag for you if you carry his!
    Written 30 May 2022
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    Rani B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021
    I went on a 3 days guided hike (Mnweni Drakensberg) in May 2021. As an avid hiker, I had high expectations regarding this tour and I need to say that these were exceeded for sure. It was particularly for the mountain guides that made this experience memorable. Pushing myself to my limits and having grown stronger through this hike. Special thanks to Rasta & Tazz for sharing this experience, Mountain Riders for Life.
    Written 2 November 2021
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    patrick_richardson
    Johannesburg, South Africa10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is by far the most scenic hike I have ever done. Very challenging but so worth it. We covered 47km in 3 days with 2 nights spent camping in the mountains, South African style. Guides where absolutely amazing and and we felt in good hands the whole trip. The head guide Darren knew the mountains so well. We highly recommend
    Written 18 November 2020
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    Hi, thankyou for positive reveiw. Mweni is one of the most scenic areas in the Drakensberg. We just love taking people there to hike.
    Written 1 December 2020
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    Margot
    Pretoria, South Africa11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021 • Solo
    The whole experience was amazing beyond words! The Soul Adventure team was very friendly and helpful. The views around you is simply beautiful. I cannot wait for my next hike in September with the team! Hope we get some Rasta Pasta again (the food was pretty good!).
    Written 18 March 2021
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    Hey Margot, glad you had a great time. Was super cool meeting you. See you in September.
    Written 29 March 2021
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    Marisa Logan
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Friends
    Absolutely breathtaking views and the most memorable mountain experience we have ever had! We absolutely loved our Mnweni 3day hike... a little challenging but the views were worth it and Darren was such an incredible guide! We can’t wait to book our next Soul Adventures trip!
    Written 8 February 2021
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    Hey Logan, thankyou for the review!! So glad you had a great time. Challenging yes, but oh so worth it I'm sure:) See you soon
    Written 29 March 2021
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    Frits
    Greater Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Friends
    Never thought I would ever hike the Drakensberg, but doing it with Darren was one of the most amazing experiences. The Mnweni hike was tough, but the spectacular views and Darren's all round positive and easy going nature made it so much easier!
    Written 8 February 2021
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    Morning. Thankyou for the positive feedback! Mnweni is our favourite hike. One of the most beautiful in the Drakensberg. Super stoked that you got to experience it.
    Written 29 March 2021
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    Mark
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Friends
    Darren was an excellent guide for our Mnweni Pass Hike... he's experienced, knowledgeable and cares.
    Written 8 February 2021
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    Hey Mark. Thankyou for the positive feedback. Glad you had a great time with Darren. he absolutely loves those mountains. Im sure he loved showing you them
    Written 29 March 2021
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    SilK
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Couples
    Patrick is an enormously knowledgeable guide of the region and can customise the hike accordingly creating a unique experience
    Written 6 April 2022
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    Hey, Thankyou for the review. I will pass on your positive comments to Patrick!! He is definitely an asset to the company.
    Written 9 April 2022
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    jpvdberg84
    Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021
    From helping people carry their backpacks to making sure camp is setup. Darren & his team are awesome !!
    Written 31 March 2021
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