The best day hiking snacks
When you and your family or friends are out on a day hike remember to pack some snacks. During the hike your body exerts a lot of energy and the younger children, and some adults sometimes need enc...
Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass
Nicola Freitas
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.
Video by Nicola Freitas
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