26.28 Drakensberg Retreat: Wing Swept Trail. 26.29 New Beginnings. 26.30 Razors Edge, near Bergville.
There are a number of lodges, privately owned, in South Africa that maintain their own trails. The Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is one such establishment. It straddles a number of farms in the region with many domestic and wild animals roaming the land. This trip in general has allowed us to observe a variety of birds and walk near and alongside many animals. It has added to the enjoyment of the hiking experiences very much indeed. Of course, careful placement of feet is always vital for safety and in this type of environment, good footings help to keep the boots relatively clean. One of our more ambitious climbs on 'New Beginnings 'Trail. The backdrop of the Drakensberg from our position stretches from beyond the Sentinel in the north to Cathkin Peak in the south. Cathkin at sunset, one of our favorite icons. The editor through the dry waterfall on the tough 'New Beginnings' trail. We expected proteas mainly in the Cape...got a treat h...