CHASING THE DRAGON'S TAIL | 14 days ALL ROAD | JO'BURG - Lesotho - Wild Coast - JO'BURG |
Dragon? What dragon?
The eastern section of the Great Escarpment, aka the Drakensberg (Dragon's Mountain) is the centre point and highlight of our journey through and around Lesotho. The pointy tips of the mountain range, resemble the back of the mythical dragons, roaming the mountains between Lesotho and Kwazulu-Natal, often wandering into the Maloti Mountains, stretching over most of landlocked Lesotho. Officially the Drakensberg range runs all the way up to the northern parts of South Africa, and includes the Blyde River Canyon, not too far from The Kruger National Park. Anyway, Geology lesson, check!
This adventure crosses the highest gravel mountain passes in Lesotho and South Africa, including passes like Sani Pass, Matebeng Pass and Naude’s Neck Pass. From 3200m to 0m above sea level, we cover it all!
As we cross over the Maloti and Drakensberg Mountains, we take you on the most breathtaking and less travelled routes around the Southern border of Lesotho. We travel south to the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, to explore the Indian Ocean and the rugged beauty of the coastline. Then back up along the eastern side of the Drakensberg escarpment to a private game reserve, before heading back to Johannesburg.
The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho awaits!
This adventure crosses the highest gravel mountain passes in Lesotho and South Africa, including passes like Sani Pass, Matebeng Pass and Naude’s Neck Pass. From 3200m to 0m above sea level, we cover it all!
As we cross over the Maloti and Drakensberg Mountains, we take you on the most breathtaking and less travelled routes around the Southern border of Lesotho. We travel south to the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, to explore the Indian Ocean and the rugged beauty of the coastline. Then back up along the eastern side of the Drakensberg escarpment to a private game reserve, before heading back to Johannesburg.
The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho awaits!
TOUR SUMMARY
START/FINISH: Johannesburg Loop RECOMMENDED AIRPORT: OR Tambo International TOTAL DISTANCE: 3 150km DAILY RIDING AVERAGE: 6 – 8 hours REST DAYS: 2 days ACCOMMODATION: Hand-picked, exceptional accommodation. EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: 2x Game Drive ROAD CONDITIONS: 50% paved road, 50% gravel. |
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TOUR ITINERARYDay 01 | Arrival Day 02 | 400KM: Johannesburg to Clarens Day 03 | 300KM: Clarens to Semonkong Day 04 | 230KM: Semonkong to Sehlabathebe Day 05 | 190KM: Sehlabathebe to Katse Dam Day 06 | 160KM: Katse Dam to Sani Day 07 | 320KM: Sani to Rhodes Day 08 | 130KM: Rest day / loop ride Day 09 | 350KM: Rhodes to Port St Johns Day 10 | 0KM: Rest Day Day 11 | 430KM: Port St Johns to Mooi River Day 12 | 220KM: Mooi River to Ladysmith Day 13 | 420KM: Ladysmith to Johannesburg Day 14 | Departure |
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