Overnight hike Sentinal Peak and Tugela falls

5.0
(4 reviews)
Johannesburg, South Africa

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Hike to the recently declared highest waterfall in the world, camp on top of the world and take in the sunrise before descending back to the home base.

What's Included

Breakfast provided at Witsieshoek Moutain Lodge on the morning of the first day
Overnight accommodation at Witsieshoek
Camping equipment - can be hired from third party
Porters

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

What to expect

Overnight hike to the top of the Sentinel Peak/Amphitheater Hike using the chain ladders route, camp on plateau near the Tugela Falls, the highest single drop waterfall in the world and then return hike to Sentinel parking lot for transportation back to Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge
Day 2: Breakfast supplied by Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge. Transport from Lodge to Sentinel Peak car park where hike will begin.
Hike begins at 10am from car park. Distance approximately 8km on chain ladders route. Duration approximately 5 hours. Chain ladder ascent approximately 20m then 10m. Total elevation change approximately 500m (from 2600m to 3100m)
Camp will be set up on the plateau at the Tugela Falls waterfall. Supper is a rehydrated meal.
Day 3: Watch the sun rise over KZN at around 5am. Coffee and breakfast before breaking camp and hiking back down the same chain ladder route we used to get to the top.
Pick up from the Sentinel Peak car park and transfer back to Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights
Supplied by South African Wanderer

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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