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The Drakensberg Amphitheatre hike (also known as Sentinel Peak of Tugela Falls hike) climbs tricky gullies and nerve-wracking chain ladders, to the highest falls in the world.
The Tugela Falls adventure on the Drakensberg Amphitheatre hike begin by the extremely bumpy 7 km dirt track to the start of the trailhead. The Drakensberg Amphitheatre hike is a slightly challenging day out in a remote part of South Africa. But, following a gradually ascending path that skirts the base of a massive lump of rock, high above the surrounding landscape, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences in South Africa.
For 2 hours, breath-taking vantage points display some of the best scenery the Royal Natal National Park has to offer. The first metal ladder, almost 100 vertical rungs creeping up the rock face, is only half the challenge. The second ladder isn’t even visible from the base.
Nevertheless, these two vertical chain ladders are all that comes between you and the best views of the Tugela Falls and the stunning Drakensberg Mountains.
SUMMARY - Superb hike at high elevation with staggering views of the Tugela Falls
DISTANCE - 12 kilometer round trip
TIME - 7 hours (Chain Ladder route) to 8 hours (Kloof Gully route)
ELEVATION - 550 meters (Chain Ladder route) to 650 meters (Kloof Gully route) ascent and descent
DIFFICULTY - Medium, however, the chain ladders may be a challenge to some people.
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) | 2 person team (pp) |
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Dormitory Rooms (2 per room) Shared Ablution
Dormitory Rooms (2 per room) Shared Ablution, DBB, Guided Hikes |
12 km | - | R 2,735.00 |
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Backpackers Room (Solo) Shared Ablution - Single Supplement - R3 435.00
SOLD OUT Dormitory Rooms (Solo) Shared Ablution, DBB, Guided Hikes |
12 km | R 3,435.00 | - |
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Bungalow En Suite Bathroom - PP Sharing - R 3 225.00
SOLD OUT Bungalow En Suite Bathroom - PP Sharing - DBB - Guided Hike |
12 km | R 3,225.00 | - |
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Bungalow En Suite Bathroom - Single Supplement - R3 655.00
SOLD OUT Bungalow En Suite Bathroom - PP Solo - DBB - Guided Hike |
12 km | R 3,655.00 | - |
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Event location
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge, Phuthaditjhaba
| Route information | DirectionsWitsieshoek Mountain Lodge is centrally located, about 4 hours from Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein. Follow the main routes to Harrismith. From Harrismith take the R712 in the direction of Clarens/Golden Gate. At the town of Phuthaditjhaba take the R57 and continue straight through Phuthaditjhaba over the Namahadi River and enter the Sentinel Peak Park at the Toll Gate. Follow the signs to Witsieshoek which is about 27kms from where you first entered Phuthaditjhaba. From Durban / Natal (Total distance 370kms) Take the N3 north-west towards Johannesburg for about 295kms (depending on the exact point of departure). Outside Harrismith take Exit 29 / N5 off-ramp. The road sign says “N5 Harrismith / Bethlehem (N1) Bloemfontein. After 4.5kms turn left onto the R74. The road sign says “R74 (R712) Phuthaditjhaba Bergville” (After 8.6kms do NOT turn left onto the R74 to Bergville. Continue straight. The road number changes to R712 here). After 28.9kms merge left via the ramp. The road sign says “R57 Phuthaditjhaba” Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road. At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”. The Lodge is 1km after the fork.
From Johannesburg (Total distance 370kms) Take the N3 south-east to Durban for about 295kms (depending on the exact point of departure). Outside Harrismith take Exit 29 / N5 off-ramp. The road-sign says “N5 Harrismith Bethlehem (R74) Phuthaditjhaba” After 4.5kms turn left onto the R74. The road sign says “R74 (R712) Phuthaditjhaba Bergville” (After 8.6kms do NOT turn left onto the R74 to Bergville. Continue straight. The road number changes to R712 here). After 28.9kms merge left via the ramp. The road sign says “R57 Phuthaditjhaba” Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road. At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”. The Lodge is 1km after the fork.
From Clarens (Total distance 80kms) Take the R712 out of the town, in the direction of Golden Gate National Park, Phuthaditjhaba and Harrsmith. After 49kms turn right, following the sign “R57 Phuthaditjhaba” Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road. At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”. The Lodge is 1km after the fork. |
| Coordinates | -28.685867, 28.899378 |
| Address | witsieshoek |
| City | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
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