Drakensberg, South Africa in 4K Ultra HD
Hiking in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg mountains in South Africa. The park is on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its exceptional natural beauty.
Three hikes included in the video: Cathedral Peak hike in Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal; Amphitheatre hike in Northern Drakensberg; Tugela Falls Gorge - Northern Drakensberg/Royal Natal National Park.
Recorded April 2017 in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX100.
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South Africa In-depth: KwaZulu-Natal
Bordered on one side by the sparkling ocean waters of the Indian Ocean and including the lush UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, KwaZulu-Natal provides visitors with experiences that will last a lifetime.
The ‘Zulu Kingdom’ is steeped in tradition with not just Stone Age cave paintings but also by people who are proudly celebrating and upholding Zulu traditions joyously. The fascinating battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal provide an insight into the history of this area.
There is a wealth to see and do in KwaZulu-Natal from the cultural melting pot of Durban which is a feast for the senses to amazing safari and wildlife experiences – both on land and in the water.
With its sub-tropical coastline, KwaZulu-Natal hosts spectacular beaches with some of the world’s best surfing as well as dolphin, turtle, whale and shark experiences.
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Drakensberg Park, or uKhahlamba Park
World Heritage Site South Africa
Drakensberg Park, or uKhahlamba Park, is the largest protected area on The Great Escarpment of the southern African subcontinent
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South Africa tours 2016- Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
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South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho (which is completely surrounded by South Africa). It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. South Africa is renowned for its wines and is one of the world's largest producers of gold. South Africa has the strongest economy in Africa, and is an influential player in African politics. In 2010, South Africa hosted the first Football World Cup to be held on the African continent.
See in South Africa tours 2015 - Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
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Wild animals in their natural habitat
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Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo and the private reserves bordering.
The annual Sardine run off the Wild coast and KZN south coast
Great White Sharks of False Bay and Gansbaai
Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park between South Africa and Botswana
iSimangaliso Wetland Park (World Heritage Site) and Sodwana Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal
The Whale Route in Hermanus
Zilkaatsnek Nature Reserve in Hartbeespoort
Areas of natural beauty and botanical interest
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Table Mountain and Cape Point in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town
The Garden Route in the Western Cape province
Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape
Augrabies Falls in the Northern Cape
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park between South Africa and Namibia
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park (World Heritage Site) in KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg (KZN)
Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga
Cultural heritage
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Robben Island (World heritage site) off Cape Town
Do in South Africa tours 2015 - Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
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Dive, see Diving in South Africa for details.
River Rafting: The Orange River on the border to Namibia is a popular destination for rafting tours. Several tour operators launch 4-6 day trips in blow-up boats from Vioolsdrif with camping under the stars.
MUST DO in South Africa: Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains!
One of the things you MUST DO in South Africa is hiking in the Drakensberg mountains. Here is a travel video about our hiking experience in the breathtaking South African mountains.
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Par Force Hunting Landscape of North Zealand - UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Par Force Hunting Landscape of North Zealand is an old royal hunting ground to the north of Copenhagen. Par Force hunting involved mounted men and dogs vigorously pursuing their quarry (usually deer or stags) through a large hunting park, eventually exhausting the target at the centre of the park. The king would be waiting nearby to deal the fatal blow. It's quite an unusual world heritage site, and certainly one of the strangest we've been to - but still quite interesting!
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Everything you need to know to travel to South Africa | Satguru Holidays
Some of the breathtaking attractions of South Africa are:
1. Table Mountain
A powerful and charismatic climb
2. Cape Town
A rewarding glimpse of authentic South African wilderness
3. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
One of the largest wilderness areas in the world
4. Apartheid Museum
Illustrates the rise and fall of South Africa’s era of segregation and oppression
5. Stellenbosch
Most picturesque towns in South Africa
6. The Drakensberg
Encompasses the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
7. The Garden Route
South Africa's most breathtaking coastal scenery
8. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Africa's largest estuarine system
9. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
Home to Africa's second largest canyon
10. Cage Dive with Great White Sharks
Come face-to-face with a great white shark
11. Robben Island
Haunting reminder of the horrors of apartheid
12. Johannesburg and Pretoria
Economic engine and vibrant heart of the country
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South Africa Trip 2017 (HD 1080p)
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South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho (which is completely surrounded by South Africa). It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. South Africa is renowned for its wines and is one of the world's largest producers of gold. South Africa has the strongest economy in Africa, and is an influential player in African politics. In 2010, South Africa hosted the first Football World Cup to be held on the African continent.
See in South Africa
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Wild animals in their natural habitat
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Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo and the private reserves bordering.
The annual Sardine run off the Wild coast and KZN south coast
Great White Sharks of False Bay and Gansbaai
Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park between South Africa and Botswana
iSimangaliso Wetland Park (World Heritage Site) and Sodwana Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal
The Whale Route in Hermanus
Zilkaatsnek Nature Reserve in Hartbeespoort
Areas of natural beauty and botanical interest
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Table Mountain and Cape Point in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town
The Garden Route in the Western Cape province
Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape
Augrabies Falls in the Northern Cape
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park between South Africa and Namibia
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park (World Heritage Site) in KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg (KZN)
Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga
Cultural heritage
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Robben Island (World heritage site) off Cape Town
Other
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Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch
Do in South Africa
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Dive, see Diving in South Africa for details.
River Rafting: The Orange River on the border to Namibia is a popular destination for rafting tours. Several tour operators launch 4-6 day trips in blow-up boats from Vioolsdrif with camping under the stars.
Stay safe in South Africa
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South Africa is notorious for an extraordinarily high violent crime rate (although part of this may be due to better crime reporting than most developing countries). It's not unheard of for the police to refuse to leave their air-conditioned offices to investigate crime on the basis that it's too dangerous out there! South Africa is consistently ranked at somewhere between 14 to 18 among the countries with the highest murder rates in the world (31.8 per 100,000 per year as of 2013).
However, by being vigilant and using common sense, you might have a safe and uneventful trip. The key is to know and stick to general safety precautions. Never walk around in deserted areas at night or advertise possession of money and expensive accessories.
Do not accept offers from friendly strangers. Do not wear jewellery or expensive watches. Do not wear a tummy bag with all your valuables, consider a concealed money belt worn under your shirt instead. Distribute your valuables in inside pockets and other pockets. A decoy wallet may also be worth considering. Leave passports and other valuables in a safe or other secure location. Do not carry large sums of money. Do not walk by night in deserted places. Hide that you are a tourist: conceal your camera and binoculars.
Like many developing countries, South Africa is not a good place for solo travellers to use local urban mass transport systems, unless you are a military veteran, a martial arts expert, or are otherwise experienced and confident in your ability to defend yourself against armed muggers in strange foreign environments. Rent a car, take a taxi, or take an escorted tour.
Do not leave your valuables in plain sight when driving in your car, as smash and grab attacks do sometimes occur at intersections, and keep your car doors locked, and windows closed. Know where to go so that you avoid getting lost or having to read a map in public: that will minimize the risk of inadvertently signalling to strangers that you are a tourist.
If you are carrying bags, try and hook them under a table or chair leg when sitting down, this will prevent them from being snatched.
Visiting the townships is possible, but do not do it alone unless you really know where you're going. Some townships are safe while others can be extremely dangerous. Go with an experienced guide. Some tour companies offer perfectly safe guided visits to the townships.
South Africa has very few earthquakes, cyclones, tornadoes, floods, terrorist incidents or contagious diseases (with the notable exception of HIV).
Hiking the Amphitheatre in Drakensberg, South Africa
When the opportunity came to hike up one of the most impressive cliff faces on earth we seized the opportunity. The Amphitheatre, an impressive geographical feature of Northern Drakensberg, dwarfs Yosemite's famous El Capitan by being more than ten times its size! The 5-6 hour hike (including return trip) would be classified as lower-intermediate from my point of view. Many parts of the hike are beginner level; however, certain aspects including parts of the path not being well-defined, having to ascend and/or descent 21 meter chain ladders and a few rougher patches add a layer of challenge. We made it as far as the chain ladders before our 'fear of heights' rendered us having a quiet lunch while the rest of the group continued on. Had we made it to the top we would have been able to witness the magnificent Tugela Falls. Sometimes it is good to push through your comfort zone; however, it is equally important to realize when something just isn't a good fit. In the end we were content we stopped where we did.
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Hiking the Amphitheatre in Drakensberg, South Africa Travel Video Transcript:
Alright, so this morning we are in Drakensberg. That means the dragon's mountain. And we're going to be doing a bit of a hike on a stretch that is called the Amphitheatre. And yeah, the Drakensberg are actually the border between South Africa and Lesotho. So that is a pretty cool little fact. We've been told to prepare for any kind of weather. It could be sunny. It could be rainy. It could be snowing any minute. So we're ready for some adventure. Let's go hiking!
I've really been enjoying the views so far. I would classify this as a lower-intermediate hike. It is not for people who really have a fear of heights. There are some vertical parts where you have to go up ladders and down ladders. And that part would be a deal breaker for some people. But as far as the views and just the actual hike itself it is really enjoyable.
So this is actually one of the ladders that you have to climb down on the way back. And I believe there are two sets of ladders to deal with. So something to consider if you are afraid of heights. We've actually decided to just stay back and enjoy a very relaxed lunch because neither Sam nor I enjoy heights and this was making us a little bit nervous. But everyone else was very adventurous, very brave so you can give it a try if you come out here.
Okay, so now it is time for lunch. Woo!
Alright, so we are coming to the end of our hike here in Drakensberg. And even though we didn't reach the top it was still an incredible trip. Like it was so scenic, so beautiful, so I'm glad we came. And if you find yourself traveling through South Africa definitely consider this region.
This is part of our Travel in South Africa series. We're making a series of videos showcasing South African culture, South African arts, South African foods, South African religion, South African cuisine and South African people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network