“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter”. — Izaak Walton
Izaak Walton
Walton, an English author, who was born in 1593. He passed away on the 15 December 1683. The “Compleat Angler” was his best-known work. Additionally, he was known for short biographies. These have been conglomerated into a compendium “Walton’s Lives”.
His statement ” “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter” is so apt for the Central and Northern Drakensberg, an area renowned for group outdoor pursuits. Some good examples being:
- Firstly, hiking. There are many trails in the Central and Northern Drakensberg. Some are day hikes. Others are multi-day experiences;
- Secondly, White river rafting;
- Also, hot air ballooning;
- Gliding;
- Mountaineering. The Champagne Valley has a dedicated circuit of some 20 km;
- Battlefield tours;
- Tours to San rock art sites;
- Moreover, helicopter flips;
- Mountain Biking;
- Abseiling;
- Visits to lifestyle centres such as “Berg Air” and “Thokozisa”;
- Additionally, Scootours;
- Zip-lining;
- Trail running. The Champagne Valley has a dedicated circuit of some 20 km;
- Time trials;
- Furthermore, horse riding;
- Paintball;
- Bird watching;
- Game drives;
- Golf at Champagne Sports, Monks Cowl and Cathedral Peak;
- Bowls at the Nest Hotel;
- Tennis at various resorts;
- A year-round calendar of events;
- Drakensberg Boys Choir concerts;
- Park runs….and so much more,
The journey of experiences certainly begins in the Central and Northern Drakensberg. This is an epi-centre for adventure tourism in Southern Africa.