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Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

Nicola Freitas
Bannerman Pass

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A three day circular hike from Giant's Castle camp to Bannerman Hut on day one; 10km and 690m elevation gain. Day two is a steep hike up Bannerman Pass to Bannerman Cave; 5km and 980m elevation gain and day three is a hike along the escarpment and down Langalibalele Pass back to Giant's Castle camp; 12km and 1400m elevation loss.

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Weather conditions in the Drakensberg escarpment can change within minutes. Always register your group in the official Ezemvelo Mountain Rescue Register before starting any overnight trail, carry gear for extreme cold/rain, and ensure you have verified offline GPS tracks.

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