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THE EAGLE GORGE TREK

WHERE?
NORTHERN 'BERG
DURATION?
4 DAYS *
PHYSICALITY?
5 / 10
AGES
14-60
SEASONALITY
YEAR ROUND
LIMITATIONS
MAX 12 PEOPLE
ABOUT THIS TRIP
The hidden treasure known as Eagle Gorge is the perfect introductory multi-day trek for those who want to discover the Drakensberg. The trip can be run over 3, 4 or 5 days, depending on your desires. As a summer trip it's great, offering several excellent swimming opportunities in magic little spots. The last night is spent sleeping in one of the great rock-shelters of the Little 'Berg - Stable Cave.
START AND END
This is a circular trip, starting and ending at the Monk's Cowl KZN Wildlife Station in the Champagne valley.
DISTANCES AND CHARACTER
Our longest distance that we cover in a single day is 15km, but for the most part the daily distances are around 12km per day, with elevation gains or losses of around 600m. The trip is entirely on-trail apart from one 300m section where the trail has disappeared through non-use (we told you it was a hidden treasure!)
Please familiarise yourself with our Terms and Conditions before booking.
DAY BEFORE
We meet at Monk's Cowl and settle in to our tents for the first night. The evening starts off with a briefing to provide an overview of the trip, followed by the allocation of group-use equipment and ending off with a kit check to ensure that everyone has the minimum required kit in their packs. An early night is called for so that we can have a nice, early start the following morning.
DAY 1
An early start sees us hiking up to the contour path at ±2000m. That's the hard part for the day done!
The remainder of the day sees us heading along the contour path to pitch camp close to a stream, having covered a distance of about 10km for the day.
DAY 2
Our second day is a short one - only 8 km and culminating near Arthur's Pool - one of the most amazing pools in the Drakensberg. Our camp-site is once again next to a stream.
DAY 3
The third day is our hardest, gaining approximately 600m of elevation over the course of about 10km of distance.
DAY 4
The fourth day is the home-run and is mostly down-hill. We return to Monk's Cowl in the mid afternoon before heading off our separate ways.
WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

 

 INCLUDED

All fees for entry into the park

All permit fees for hiking

Accommodation costs for the night before the trip starts

 Supper the evening before the start of the trip

Breakfast for the 4 days on the trail

 Lunch for the 4 days on the trail

 Supper for the 3 days on the trail

 Gas stoves, gas and cooking utensils for the duration of the trip.

Guide

 

 

 

 EXCLUDED

Transport either side of the trip

Personal hiking equipment (please contact us if you need to rent equipment)

Drinks or snacks not carried as part of the trek

Personal items such as souvenirs

Accommodation the night after the trip.
 

ADD A DAY
The duration of the trip can be extended by a day for those who feel that only 4 days in the splendour of the Berg simply isn't enough.
 

CUT A DAY
The trip can be shortened to 3 days if you have some serious time constraints.
 

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD
Porters can be arranged for those who are looking for someone to make their trips easier.
 

RENT SOME GEAR
If you need to rent a tent, backpack or sleeping bag then please contact us.
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