Drakensberg Hiker

Drakensberg Hiker Hiking in the KwaZulu-Natal, South African Drakensberg, guided tours of Lesotho and of battlefields and game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal.

We'll organise your Hike and / or South African adventure holiday ... including any combination of guided hikes, bird-watching, trekking, backpacking, game reserve tours & battlefields tours you'd like to do in the Drakensberg and throughout KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa & 1 - 4 day Guided 4x4 tours of Lesotho. Drakensberg Hiker is the home page of Ian Shooter, who will take you on an awesome South African adventure tailor-made to your requirements. We specialise in offering the best of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and our neighbouring country, the Lesotho Mountain Kingdome have to offer. Ian is registered with the South African Mountaineering Development & Training Trust as an Advanced Mountain Walk Leader and he can take you on a guided hike in the Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, an internationally acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site; and can arrange a tour of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and a 4x4 guided tour of Lesotho ... including some of our famous KwaZulu-Natal battlefields and truly remarkably beautiful game reserves. Interested in climbing the highest peaks in Southern Africa, including Thabana-Ntlenyana, 3,482 meters; Mafadi, 3,450 meters; Champagne Castle, 3,377 meters; and Giant's Castle, 3,315 meters? Contact us to arrange your opportunity to climb some of the highest peaks in Southern Africa! Drakensberg Hiker will arrange a partially or fully portered hike in the Northern Drakensberg of KwaZulu-Natal, and best of all ... we will do your catering and cook your meals for you! No more getting to the end of a hard day's hiking and having to cook a meal in your tiny tent. Now you can relax in our large "mess tent" with your fellow hikers and enjoy a meal cooked for you prior to turning in for a good night's sleep! You can also consider rounding off your hike with a tour our beautiful province.

Last week we enjoyed an epic 4 days strolling around the stunning Drakensberg on our way to summit Mafadi. It is the hig...
01/09/2026

Last week we enjoyed an epic 4 days strolling around the stunning Drakensberg on our way to summit Mafadi. It is the highest peak in South Africa which most South Africans have never been to 🤔. You can never be certain of what weather you will get in the mountains but winter is actually rather nice. Chilly but generally clear. All you need is a hot friend or a good sleeping bag.

26/08/2026

Saying good bye 👋 to our guests after an epic hike to summit Mafadi in the central Drakensberg mountains.

My incredible group of porters that appreciate you hiring them to carry gear and you appreciating them carrying your gea...
22/08/2026

My incredible group of porters that appreciate you hiring them to carry gear and you appreciating them carrying your gear. A win win for everyone. Happy days 🤪

We had a stunning 4 days of hiking at Mnweni as the snow started falling on our last day. In the next few weeks the spri...
16/08/2026

We had a stunning 4 days of hiking at Mnweni as the snow started falling on our last day. In the next few weeks the spring flowers will start to show themselves so we are in for a good time.

From 1 day to the next in the Drakensberg mountains. You must be prepared for anything anytime when out in nature. Some ...
11/08/2026

From 1 day to the next in the Drakensberg mountains. You must be prepared for anything anytime when out in nature. Some concerned people wondered why we were decending the chain ladders in the snow. It was a bit tricky but the people were experienced and prepared. The other choice was to stay on top of the Amphitheatre for a couple more days. We had lots of food. I also know there are weather reports but sometimes you just need an adventure.

10/08/2026

The world famous chain ladders up the Amphitheatre in the northern Drakensberg mountains.

24/07/2026

Here are some of my upcoming hikes.

Isn't this a lovely mug? Made by lizard with DrakensbergHiker engraved on the side it will keep your beverage hot or col...
24/07/2026

Isn't this a lovely mug? Made by lizard with DrakensbergHiker engraved on the side it will keep your beverage hot or cold for a long time. I will be giving a mug to each lady joining my hike at Mnweni from 7-10 August. It is to celebrate all the lovely ladies in our lives on women's day. Don't worry I have other nice colors. Please email [email protected] for lots more information

Hello people that love adventure and nature. Please check out my video I made of my last 4x4 trip to Lesotho.
24/07/2026

Hello people that love adventure and nature. Please check out my video I made of my last 4x4 trip to Lesotho.

An adventurous group joined me in their own 4x4 vehicles for a fun ...

I must say that I seldom do an overnight hike up the Rhino in the southern Drakensberg mountains. It is actually stunnin...
22/07/2026

I must say that I seldom do an overnight hike up the Rhino in the southern Drakensberg mountains. It is actually stunning so should probably do it more often. Plus the middle of winter is really not that bad. Chilly mornings but mostly clear weather.

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70 Rushmore Road
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 07:00 - 17:00

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+27729471174

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