This Autumn hike in early May 2015 was set for a 4 day expedition in the Injisuthi region of Drakensberg but a few of the team weren't able to make it. So Matt and myself decided to go anyway but just for one night and then have the weekend back together with family. We still had every intention of reaching the high peaks and decided that Giants Castle is the most accessible … [Read more...]
Taming the Giant 2012
May 8, 2012 by 17 Comments
Each year since 2008 now I've tried to make sure I undertake at least one, if not two, multi-day hiking trips to the Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa. Winter is normally best for weather conditions and it's great to experience the colder climate that we don't normally feel in Durban. Our trip up to Giants Castle peak in May 2012 sure lived up to expectations. The … [Read more...]