Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Legendary unsupported high-route across the Drakensberg escarpment with huge distance, route-finding and weather exposure.
220.0 km
Total distance
14
Days recommended
Very high
Fitness demand
Severe
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 220.0 km
- Days recommended: 14
- Area: Drakensberg Escarpment
- Nearest town: Royal Natal / northern Berg
- Start point: Sentinel Car Park
- End point: Bushman's Nek
- Fitness demand: Very high
- Technical difficulty: High
- Navigation complexity: Advanced navigation required
- Best season: Autumn
- Water availability: Seasonal
- Accommodation: Wild camping
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: No
- Escape routes: Numerous passes descend to valleys but rescues are difficult.
- Risk factors: Cold exposure, High altitude, Snow / ice, Navigation risk, Isolation
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20