The Mighty Drakensberg Mountains South Africa by mandela

hike · @mandela · Jan 17 '18

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The Mighty Drakensberg Mountains South Africa

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There are many passes that one can hike up to get on top of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, but the easiest way up to the top is up the Chain Ladder. This route starts at the Sentinel Car Park and is a day walk to the top and back via the Chain Ladder. For a day walk you can have lunch at the top of the Thukela Falls - The highest Waterfall in Africa. (See tomorrows post for a photo.)
In this photo my 11 Year old son is going up the chain ladder with kit for a longer 3 day hike.

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@rabbi18 · Jan 17 '18

owo very hard works

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@missrdx · Jan 17 '18

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@riovanes · Jan 17 '18

That's looks like a dangerous climb. Do they attach rope to climbers when they are using those ladders? Hopefully they do. Safety first. Thanks for sharing.

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@mandela · Jan 18 '18

The ladders are provided for Hikers to get to the top. I've seen some groups using ropes but most don't.
To be honest, if you can climb a ladder, you can climb these Chain Ladders. I've taken many people up and down these Chain Ladders, most people manage fine, some people you stay near to and help each step of the way.

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@nowonline · Jan 17 '18

Looks very scary! Thanks for the photo!, I´m pretty sure I won´t do it, TOO HIGH. But congrats, it seems to be a beatiful travel for you and your son.

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