Specifics of the Activities including Costs

Giants Castle

Worlds View: About 4 hours easy walking with very little elevation. Spectacular 360° view at the end of the trail.

Langilabele / Bannerman: About 6 hours with a fairly stiff climb towards the summit. This trail takes you round 600m up and you should be used to walking before you start.

Lammergeyer Hide: Be driven early in the morning by 4x4 to the hide to watch the vulchers feeding.

Main Caves: Very easy walk (45 mins)  to the renowned Bushman rock art site. There is a guided tour every hour on the hour. But if you are a real rock art fan you must rather see what Kamberg has to offer. 

Lammergeyer R115 per person

Cave Tour R15 per person

Sentinel overlooking Royal Natal and the Tugela Falls

There is only one place you can get to the top of the Drakensberg escarpment and back down again in one day and that is at the Sentinel. The drive alone is spectacular. The walk is 5 hours 2,5 hours each way. You ascend the last 20 meters using a chain ladder and are rewarded with a view overlooking the Royal Natal Reserve. Also you are at the source of the Tugela river where it falls some 950m. 2nd highest in the world.

Hike R25 per person

Kamberg

The walk takes 3 hours there and back and is a little steep for the last 15 minutes. The bushman rock art paintings are about as spectacular as they come. There is an 20 minute information presentation before you go which is very worthwhile and professionally done. The guides are well informed and very pleasant company. This is an experience you will remember.

Video R25 per person

Guide R15 per person

Karkloof Canopy Tour

Situated in the tranquil Natal Midlands, the Karkloof Canopy Tour offers an unequalled experience gliding along steel cables between eight canopy level platforms built high within the Karkloof forest. Safely harnessed in state of the art climbing gear and under close supervision of a professional team of guides, prepare yourself for a three hour adventure that will take you amongst the birds, monkeys trees and plants of this magnificent forest. The slides are up to 175m long and provide unforgettable rides and spectacular views of the forest canopy including a little waterfall.

Horse safaris through a private game reserve near Weenen

A Scenic trail through areas of indigenous bush and savanna grasslands where game roams freely and birdlife is abundant. You can expect to see giraffe, zebra wildebeest and much more from up close. The horse trails are great for beginners and experienced riders alike. Your guide is and experience game ranger with special local knowledge. 

Full day trail R300 per person

Lunch extra R40 per person

Guided Battlefield Tours 

Go with Ron Gold, a SATOUR registered guide with specialist local knowledge, on a tour of the battlefields. He brings our history to back to life reliving horrific Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boor battles with a passion seldom experienced. A picnic lunch and refreshments are included.

Half day R320 per group

Guided wild flower tours of the Drakensberg

Go with Les Robinson and experience her knowledge of the Drakensberg wild flowers and just for good measure enjoy her picnic lunch farm style

Kayak safari on Canal through the Weenen Game Reserve

An adventure paddle into the wilds along the historic agricultural canal for the Weenen district. The Canal passes through the Weenen Game reserve over a spectacular aqueduct and onwards to the more serene farmlands. Experience the scenery and bird life from a whole new point of view.

Lunch extra R40

Fly fishing

Fly-fishing opportunities in this region continue to increase rapidly as is happening elsewhere in the country. We recommend Kamberg where day permits are available. You can fish in any of the 6 trout dams or in the river.

White water rafting on the Tugela River

The major summer activity is white-water rafting, and the most exciting time to do this is between November and May. The 30km stretch of river known as the canyon provides some of the most thrilling white water in the country. The South African leg of the Camel White-Water Challenge took place at Zingela and the venue received rave reviews from participants and organisers. A wide choice of river-rafting packages is available - from half a day to four days on the river. One man Kayaks, two man crocs and eight man rafts are used on the river, in accordance with water levels and the groups abilities. Safety is a priority, and all guides are trained by SARA. No previous rafting experience is necessary.

Day drives around the Midlands Meander

Spend the day exploring this art and craft route, the Midlands Meander has grown into a vibrant network of 134 members, some of local extraction, and some who have turned their backs on the city to make their livings in this beautiful environment. Pop in and you may meet these talented and interesting people and observe the expertise that goes into the production of their goods. Guided tours also possible

Sani Pass

Go on an organised tour up the Sani pass in a 4x4. Ron Gold can tell you quite a bit about the area and the history. You get to visit a Basuto village and experience some impressive views.

R3 per km for the use of Ron's 4x4

Overnight hiking in the Drakensberg Wilderness

Spend a few day and nights in the Drakensberg Mountains. Stay in a bushman cave or carry your own tent and experience the remoteness of the Drakensberg. You can go with a guide who will provide the equipment or organize a trip on your own

Game viewing in the Weenen Nature Reserve

Weenen Nature Reserve is about 40 Km from us. The reserve consists of thornveld and savana with some spectacular views. You can expect to see zebra, rhino, giraffe, buffalo, eland, kudu and much more. Also more than 250 different bird species

Abseiling

The rugged cliffs overlooking the Tugela canyon provide dizzying abseil sites. Face your fear or watch other participants step over the edge! Experienced guides are there to provide reassurance and to ensure complete safety.