THE MWENI EXPEDITION
Our brand-new addition to the Berg range — and one of the most affordable and scenic multi-day mountain adventures in South Africa!
This bucket-list hike will test your limits while rewarding you with jaw-dropping views of the Drakensberg Escarpment. Imagine watching both sunrise and sunset from the top — with panoramic views stretching over 200 km and an elevation gain of nearly 1,000 meters!
Event Details:
-Meeting Point: Mweni Cultural Centre
-Dates: 03-05 April 2026
-Time: 8:00 AM
-Distance: ±47 km (round trip)
-Elevation Gain: ±1000m
-Grading: Grade 4 – Strenuous
Cost:
• R2499 per person – No gear or meals
• R3499 per person – Includes gear rental + 5 meals
Slackpacking option available — contact us for details!
Accommodation:
Wild camping/caves in the mountains under a billion stars
Rustic accommodation at the Mweni Cultural Centre is also available the night before and after the hike at affordable rates.
Includes:
• 2x Professional guides
• Hiking permits
• Safe parking
• Shuttle transfer to starting point
• Stunning photos & videos of your adventure
R3499 option only:
• 2x Breakfasts, 2x Dinners & 1x Lunch (vegan option available)
• Welcome snacks & morning coffee/tea
• Assistance with setting up your tent.
Excludes:
• Transport
• Porters
Important:
This hike is not suitable for beginners. You must be fit enough to carry your own overnight backpack and tent.
We recommend completing at least 3 training hikes with a full pack before joining.
Only 10 spots available!
Bookings: Strictly via Quicket
A minimum of 5 confirmed bookings required.
If postponed due to bad weather, new date or credit will be given..
(No refunds or credits for no-shows.)
Grading of Hikes:
1-Easy – Minimal fitness required
2-Moderate – Suitable for casual hikers
3-Challenging – Good fitness recommended
4-Strenuous – High fitness required
5-Extreme – For experienced hikers only
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and experience the wild heart of the Drakensberg with Durban Hiking and Adventures!
This and all our other tours are available for private bookings — contact us for more details!
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