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DRAKENSBERG

Quanii — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:24:52 +0000

Join GoTrekking Africa’s Drakensberg mountain guides on a trekking or hiking tour & explore the dramatic Drakensberg mountain range. Spectacular views are constant, there is never a moment when the massive basalt walls, cliffs, peaks & pinnacles that tower over the coastal lowlands of Kwa-Zulu Natal aren’t visible. Spend the days trekking through The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, explore the high altitude wetlands, hike across pristine Drakensberg streams & spend your evenings gazing at the stars glittering above you.

This is a wilderness area of untouched beauty where the magnitude of the vista is breathtaking. The Drakensberg separates the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho from South Africa, hiking or trekking on the escarpment you see the best of both. It was granted Cultural & Natural UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2000 for the unique environmental diversity & priceless legacy of Rock Art preserved in sandstone rock shelters which offer us a glimpse into the enigmatic lives & rituals the San people who once lived in these mountains.

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GARDEN ROUTE

Quanii — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:34:18 +0000

Explore the diversity of the beautiful Garden Route and its hiking trails in the Western Cape on a guided hiking trail. We offer a multitude of excellent hiking tour options along the Garden Routes exquisite scenery between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The Tsitsikamma National Park, Outeniqua, Swartberg and Langeberg mountain ranges are the splendid terrain for overnight backpacking trails, the Tsitsikamma National Park and De hoop Coastal reserves are the home to the famous Otter Trail and Whale Trail. The forests, fynbos, lagoons and coastal cliffs of Knysna National Lakes reserve, Tsitsikamma National Park, Harkerville forests and the Garden Route National Park are the varied regions for magnificent day hikes.

If you love overnight hiking trail, but don’t want to carry a heavy bag, try out one of our indulgent guided Garden Route slackpacking trails. We transfer your luggage between overnight stops, so all you need to do is carry a day bag, this smart option is available on the Whale Trail, Tsitsikamma Trail, Knysna Slackpacking trail and Sea & Summit tours. The hikes are amazing, all trails are beautiful, no matter what you choose, the beautiful scenery and excellent Cape hiking will be a memorable experience. GoTrekking Africa, take care of all the logistics so you can just enjoy the beauty of this area.

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AFRICAN SUMMITS

Quanii — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:03:07 +0000

Africa’s rich natural diversity, is rarely more evident than along the equator. The Great Rift Valley with giant lakes, game filled savannahs, lush equatorial rain forest contrast starkly with the glistening ice caps and snowy reaches of Africa’s highest summits. Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya are the result of ancient volcanic turmoil, although similar in composition, these two 5000m+ mountains hold exciting and varied challenges.

As Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro 5895m is a popular trekking mountain, there are various routes on the mountain and the trek (multi-day hike) to Uhuru the summit is normally completed in 6 or 7 days. All treks are fully porter supported, which means all you carry is a day pack of necessities while following your guide to the glaciers that crown Kilimanjaro.

Mt Kenya provides a greater choice of adventures. The highest trekking peak on the mountain is Pt Lenana- a respectable 4985m above sea level while the twin peaks of Mt Kenya are Nelion 5188m & Batian 5199m, accessible only by technical rock climbing. Fully portered options are available, but if it’s true a wilderness backpacking experience you’re after, then we’ll gladly guide you on a self sufficient Mt Kenya expedition.

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GOTREKKING AFRICA – ice caps to ocean

Quanii — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:49:23 +0000

From the sculpted ice summits of Africa’s highest peaks to the silky beaches lapped by the lazy Indian ocean, GoTrekking offers guided hikes and hiking tours through the most splendid terrain in Africa. Our enthusiasm for trekking is fuelled by the ever changing seasons and dramatic beauty of South Africa. We invite you to join us on a walking or hiking tour: perhaps a challenging traverse through the rugged magnificence of the Drakensberg mountains, a slackpacking trail along the Garden route with time to relax on pristine beaches, a hike through the cool forests cloaking the slopes of the Cape Fold mountains on the Garden route or an expedition to the summit of Africa’s highest peaks, Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro. Between the Ice Caps and the Ocean GoTrekking Africa has a trail to suit you.

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