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SA Adventure Trails is a marketing association between Sarah Drew of Active Escapes, Paul Colvin of Wild Coast Walks and Julia Colvin of Spekboom Tours. Together we offer the best selection of fully supported hiking and cycling tours in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape.

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Not sure what you’re looking for and need a little inspiration? We can help. Check out our handpicked lists of topical trips you can take right now.

Wild Coast Slackpacking

Meander Hike | Wild Coast

5 days

Easy walking along wide sandy beaches running south from Kob Inn and completing at Morgan Bay after 4 days of hiking. Dinner, bed and breakfast with packed lunches at hotels, fully guided and shuttle service. Bags transported by...

From R8200 per person

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Mini Break | Wild Coast

3 days, 3 nights

A 3 day 3 night long weekend slackpacking hike on the Wild Coast with pleasant daily walking and overnight comfort. Self drive to start hotel or fly into East London or Umthata airport on a Thursday and be back home on Sunday...

From From R6400 per person

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Sunshine Hike | Wild Coast

5 days

Takes in the best of Wild Coast scenery over 4 hiking days between Wavecrest and Chintsa in the south. Dinner, bed and breakfast with packed lunches from hotels. Fully guided with shuttle service from East London. Bags...

From R 8800 per person

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Pondo Hopper Trail | Wild Coast

3-4 days

3 & 5 day trails along this pristine stretch of Northern Wild Coast. Overnighting in Wilderness tented camps. Waterfall Bluff, Cathedral Rock and Drew’s Camp are some of the highlights on this true wilderness trail.

From R 9800 per person

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Coffee Bay Hike. Cliffs above Coffee Bay

Coffee Bay Hike | Wild Coast

4 nights, 3 days

An easy 3 day hike around Coffee Bay taking in the best of Wild Coast scenery. Presleys Bay, Mdumbi and Hole in Wall

From 7000 per person

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Kosi Bay Slackpacking Trail | Zululand

4-5 nights

This walking trail is an escape into one of the most inaccessible and ecologically diverse parts of Southern Africa. From fern and swamp forests, savannah and secluded beaches with daily hike distances range from 7 – 13km a day,...

From R 8500 per person

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Drakensberg Slackpacking

Giants Cup Trail | Drakensberg

4 nights

Hike the 60km National Hiking Way in the foothills of the Drakenberg from Sani Pass to Bushmans Nek. Self guided well marked trail with daily shuttles from the trail head to small hotels and lodges for overnight accommodation.

From R8500 per person

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Clarens Traverse | Drakensberg

3 days

Manageable daily hikes in the hills and valleys around Clarens. Fully guided walks with stories of local folklore, San traditions and painting and a historical tour of Clarens town. Overnight in charming sandstone farmhouses with...

From R 5500 per person

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Amphitheatre Hike | Drakensberg

3 nights

Ascent of the 3000m Amphitheatre peak on the Drakensberg escarpment from Royal National Park over 3 days and nights. A fully guided slackpacking hike on an established route suited for walkers of moderate fitness. One of the...

From R 6900 per person

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Midlands Slackpacking

Karkloof Falls2Falls | Midlands

3 nights

This is a 3 day 3 night slackpacking hike through the Karkloof Valley, KZN Midlands. All inclusive of comfortable accommodation, all meals, luggage transfer, fully guided, conservancy fees a forest canopy tour. Bespoke tours can...

From R 6000 per person

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Nomansland Slackpack | Midlands

4 nights, 3 days

The Nomandsland Trail is a 4-day all-inclusive slack-pack through the remote grasslands at the foothill of the Southern Drakensberg. The ever-changing scenery offers unique daily experiences on the trail. Traverse the highest...

From 7260 per person

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Wakkerstroom Wonder | Midlands

3 days, 3 nights

3-day slackpack offers a superb combination of pristine wetlands and gentle meanders. Charming Anglo Boer and Victorian period accommodation. Home to some of the best birding in South Africa

From R 5800 per person

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Cycle Tours

Kamberg Cycle Tours | Midlands

2-3 nights

Explore the quiet backroads of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands and the foothills of the Drakensberg by e-bike or mountain bike. Includes guesthouse accommodation with dinner and breakfast, fully guided with luggage transfers and...

From R5000 per person

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Trappist Monastery | Midlands

5 nights

A 4 night 4 day cycle tour through Alan Paton countryside of Ixopo, Creighton and Underberg visiting Trappist Mission stations. Guesthouse accommodation, Mission stay, all meals, fully guided with history tours, luggage...

From R7500 per person

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