Adventure Activities in the Drakensberg
Region
Pick your playground to experience the thrills and excitement offered in
the Drakensberg
 - Central
Drakensberg Horse Trails . There are few regions that offers better
horse trails and horse riding experiences than that of the Central Drakensberg.
The Drakensberg Mountains present splendid opportunities for both the experienced
and the beginner to ride this magnificent countryside on horseback. Whats
more horse riding in the Drakensberg is a great way to spend the day, and
the full length of the Berg is negotiable on horseback. If you are a novice
rider, your mountain holiday is the ideal time to acquire some horse riding
skills, as there are numerous spectacular bridle paths that can be comfortably
managed by the inexperienced horse rider. If you are confident in the saddle,
this is an opportunity to explore the foothills and experience the true
magic of the mountains.
 - Microlight
and helicopter flights . Flights by helicopter or microlight are
available to view the Drakesberg Mountains from a different perspective.
There are a number of operators in the Drakensberg Region
and they all will make themselves available from various take off points.
 - Hot
air ballooning . Experience the awesome thrill and peaceful serenity
of hot air ballooning. Voluminous brightly coloured
silk fills with air as the burner glows hot and you rise hundreds of feet
into the air to float
on the edge of the Drakensberg mountains' The hot air balloon take-off
sites is from a site in or around the Kamberg Valley and within sight of
Giants Castle. The Antbear Guest House has the best balloon launch location.
 - Drakensberg
Canopy Tour .Led by trained guides as you glide between platforms
perched in trees and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the
timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic
Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading
stream make this an opportunity not to be missed. The Drakensberg Canopy
Tour® is a fun and safe eco-adventure for the whole family and is also
ideal for teambuilding and corporate events. The tour typically lasts 3
hours after which you will return to the reception to enjoy a well-deserved
light meal.
 - Spionkop
Game Reserve horse trails . Horse Trails through the reserve,
where game is abundant, provides the adventurous with close-up views of
a variety of game including giraffe, and encounters with white rhino. This
is the best way to see game in the wild as animals are far less tolerant
of people on foot. This is an experience not to be missed.
 - White
Water Rafting . White water rafting on big water is traditionally
between November and April but as always Mother Nature has the final say!
On big water we use the eight and four man rafts while in lower water the
two man crocs and one man kayaks are ideal.
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