Area: Garden Castle
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:
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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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Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo) is located in the Garden Castle area. The start is at the Garden Castle office and the route is generally up Mashai Pass.
Fastest Known Times (KFT)
Men
1. Kane Reilly 2:15.002. Johardt van Heerden - 2:16.003. Mlungisi Mazibuko 2:27.004. Rory Scheffer 2:29.005. Robert Rorich 2:30.006. Lucky ...
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