Walking in the Drakensberg :75 walks in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Walking in the Drakensberg :75 walks in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park
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Published:
18 April, 2017
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Description
A guidebook to 75 walks in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Graded from easy to strenuous, the routes explore the dramatic scenery of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walks range from 1 to 26km (1–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Highlights include Giants’s Castle, Cathedral Peal, Monk’s Cowl and 2000-year-old Bushman paintings.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 sketch maps
- Safety advice and information on specific challenges that may be encountered, such as navigational difficulty, exposure and chain ladders
- All you need to know before visiting the parks: getting there, accommodation, permits, etc
- Notes on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781852848811 |
| ISBN10 | 1852848812 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
| Product Dimensions | 116 x 172 x 15 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cicerone Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
After a short commission in the Army, Jeff Williams trained in paediatric medicine and worked as a consultant paediatrician in North Wales for 30 years. During that time he wrote walking and climbing guides for the Stubai, Silvretta and Ötztal Alps. Jeff trained as a safari guide in South Africa and currently teaches new guides and lectures in North Wales on safari guiding and walking.