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Area: Southern Drakensberg

The Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT) has no set route and is largely off trail. Most people will cover in the vicinity of 210 kilometers and climb more than 9,000 meters. The DGT is seen as a backpacking destination for the very fit and experienced. The basic rules are that have to pass through eight checkpoints: C ...
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The Giants Cup trail is the only established trail in the Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9km's in total. The first day is 12.8 km's and you stay in Pholela Hut. Day two is 8.8 km's and you stay in Mzimkhulwana Hut. Day 3 is 12 km's and you stay in Winterho ...
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Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sotho language, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in Southern Africa. The track is from the border post at Sani Top. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Unknown
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