A PHOTO STORY DRAKENSBERG WILDERNESS 7 DAY SOLO HIKE RIVER VALLEYS – KAMBERG TO GIANTS CASTLE

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“A mass of Spears. Named thus by the Zulu warriors before the white man came. Today called the Drakensberg, Mountains of the Dragon, a name given by the Voortrekkers. Evocative names, both equally applicable to South Africa’s mightiest mountain range with its spear-like peaks – reminiscent of the saw-toothed spine of a gigantic dragon.”

Panorama April 1966

This blog is all about the Drakensberg Mountains and its Wilderness area, South Africa. I have lost my heart and soul to this area and every single time I hike these mountains, I stand in awe all over again at this magnificent beauty.

“Listen to the streams as they gurgle from their cradles and you will hear the story of the mountains. You will hear fascinating tales if only you listen! Lie next to a stream and listen to the song of the mountains. The smiling faces of the flowers, dancing in the wind. Venture into the remote valleys or stand on a peak at sunrise or sunset, after snow has fallen, and you will hear a song that you will never forget - the Song of the High Mountain". (DA Dodds)

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“AVOIDING DANGER IS NO SAFER IN THE LONG RUN THAN OUTRIGHT EXPOSURE. LIFE IS EITHER A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING”

HELEN KETLER

A PHOTO STORY

DRAKENSBERG WILDERNESS

7 DAY SOLO HIKE

RIVER VALLEYS – KAMBERG TO GIANTS CASTLE

During September 2016 I decided to do yet another 7 day solo hike through the magnificent Drakensberg Wilderness. My objective this time was to explore the river valleys lying between Kamberg and Giants Castle. It is pure untouched wilderness hiking and I had the time of my life! Here are some photos taken on the various days. Space unfortunately prevents me from placing more photos.

Day One – Kamberg, up Game Pass Valley, follow river to Nzinga River

Day Two – Explore River Valleys

Day Three – Explore River Valleys

Day Four – To the Mfulankomo River Valley and up to The Sisters at altitude

Day Five – Source of Ncibidwana River down the River Valley

Day Six – Ncibidwana Valley to Meander Stream Junction

Day Seven – Meander Stream to source basin and on to Giants Castle Camp

The End.

Safe Hiking.

References and Acknowledgements

Photos – Willem Pelser

Compiled by Willem Pelser