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Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

Nicola Freitas

Bannerman Pass

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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