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Walking in the Drakensberg : 75 Walks in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park by Jeff Williams (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Cicerone Walking in the Drakensberg : 75 Day Walks in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, South Africa, Paperback by Williams, Jeff, ISBN 1852848812, ISBN-13 9781852848811, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This guid presents 75 day walks of 1km to 26km in South Africa's Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in KwaZulu Natal and easily accessible from Johannesburg, Harrismith, Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the region boasts dramatic cliffs, gorges and waterfalls, abundant wildlife and 2,000 year old rock paintings.

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PublisherCicerone Press

ISBN-101852848812

ISBN-139781852848811

eBay Product ID (ePID)235443714

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Book TitleWalking in the Drakensberg : 75 Walks in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWalking, Africa / Republic of South Africa, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Africa / South, Hiking

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

FeaturesNew Edition

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorJeff Williams

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.6 in

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Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION Geography Geology Mammals Snakes Birds The habitats Bushman Paintings The development of the Park About the walks Getting there Accommodation The climate - when to visit Health matters Safety Security Telecommunications Using this Guide Maps THE WALKS 1 Royal Natal National Park Walks 1 to 13 2 Cathedral Peak Walks 14 to 25 3 Monk's Cowl Walks 26 to 37 4 Injisuthi Walks 38 to 43 5 Giant's Castle Walks 44 to 47 6 Highmoor Walks 48 to 51 7 Kamberg Walk 52 8 Lotheni Walks 53 to 57 9 Cobham Walks 58 to 68 10 Garden Castle Walks 69 to 74 11 Bushman's Nek Walk 75 APPENDIX A: Walk summary table APPENDIX B: Facilities within the Park areas APPENDIX C: Useful contacts APPENDIX D: Further reading

SynopsisA 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, A guidebook to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The book describes 75 day walks of between 1km and 26km long, in Royal Natal National Park, Cathedral Peak, Monk's Cowl, Injisuthi, Giant's Castle, Highmoor, Kamberg, Lotheni, the Himeville and Underberg districts, plus Bushman's Nek. Graded from easy to strenuous, the walks take in the spectacular natural beauty of the area. Written by a qualified Safari Guide, this book covers 11 areas of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. It combines clear route descriptions and maps with inspirational photographs, alongside lots of information about local wildlife and the facilities available in each area covered. This range of huge peaks, towering basalt cliffs, massive sandstone outcrops and deep gorges forms the core of an area of unlimited potential for walkers, until recently little known outside South Africa. The area has a unique geological structure and a fascinating history as well as a large variety of antelope and other mammals and a regular bird list of over 200 species. The Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, have a spectacular natural beauty. This range of huge peaks, towering basalt cliffs, massive sandstone outcrops, deep gorges, and crystal-clear mountain streams forms the core of an area of outstanding walking potential with something for everyone. The area has a unique geological structure and a fascinating history. Add to this a large variety of antelope and other mammals as well as a regular bird list of over 200 species and it's easy to understand why the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park has been designated a World Heritage Site. - 75 day walks in 11 of the 13 recognised areas - range from one km to 20km, and from easy to strenuous - packed with information about the abundant wildlife in the Park, This guidebook presents 75 day walks of 1-26km in South Africa's u-Khahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in KwaZulu Natal and easily accessible from Johannesburg, Harrismith, Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the region boasts dramatic cliffs, gorges and waterfalls, abundant wildlife and 2,000 year old rock paintings., A guidebook to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The book describes 75 day walks of between 1km and 26km long, in Royal Natal National Park, Cathedral Peak, Monk's Cowl, Injisuthi, Giant's Castle, Highmoor, Kamberg, Lotheni, the Himeville and Underberg districts, plus Bushman's Nek. Graded from easy to strenuous, the walks take in the spectacular natural beauty of the area. Written by a qualified Safari Guide, this book covers 11 areas of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. It combines clear route descriptions and maps with inspirational photographs, alongside lots of information about local wildlife and the facilities available in each area covered. This range of huge peaks, towering basalt cliffs, massive sandstone outcrops and deep gorges forms the core of an area of unlimited potential for walkers, until recently little known outside South Africa. The area has a unique geological structure and a fascinating history as well as a large variety of antelope and other mammals and a regular bird list of over 200 species.

LC Classification NumberGV199.44