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Take a thrilling hike through the Drakensberg Mountains with Berg Adventures

Berg Adventures, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal

Are you an adventurer who loves the natural beauty of the world? Do you enjoy the outdoors and all they have to offer? Then you should head on up to the Drakensberg and pay a visit to Berg Adventures!

You can learn all about the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and fall in love with them and their surroundings.

“Berg Adventures specialises in adventure walks and overnight hikes into the Drakensberg, and the mighty Barrier of Spears which form part of the UKhahlamba World Heritage Park”, says Owner, Deon Small.

“A registered tourist guide will accompany you during your hike or walk. These guides come from the Department of Tourism and all hold a Mountain Leader Award from the Mountain Developer Trust as well as a level 3 First Aid qualification.

With more than 30 years of experience you can trust that your guide will keep you safe and be able to answer any questions you might have about the surrounding area and the mountains”, says Deon.

Adventure through the Drakensberg Mountains with Berg Adventures

Trips through the mountain are specially tailored to your needs and advice about your required equipment and food is also available at your request. The trips are arranged to suit all levels of experience from total beginners to experienced hikers.

You can enjoy leisurely trips with the whole family into the lower Berg or enjoy a more intense and exhilarating trip through the higher Berg where you can witness exceptional views over the mountain peaks into the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal.

Berg Adventures offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor accommodation experience in either tents or caves. You can sleep under the beautiful African skies and see millions of stars that you would not be able to enjoy in the city.

The fresh mountain streams are great for swimming to keep you cool and clean. Start your morning off with coffee and rusks as you see the sunrise over the second-highest waterfall on Earth!

End your perfect day of hiking and swimming by witnessing the breath-taking African sunset.

Top reasons for visiting Berg Adventures:

You can experience a guided tour through the beautiful Drakensberg Mountains.
Experienced tour guides can keep you safe and answer any questions you might have.
Enjoy adventure hikes or overnight walks.
Sleep in the great outdoors in your tent or in a cave.

To find out more about Berg Adventures, give them a call on 082 679 4244 or email drakhike@gmail.com. Visit their website at www.bergadventures.co.za.

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