CALENDAR OF TRAILS & EVENTS

We are adding new adventure trails and local events on a regular basis. Bookmark this page to see what's happening in the Eastern Cape Highlands. Contact Wild Mountain Adventures for more information about activity holidays or for local accommodation options.

Adventure Race drakensberg 12th Nov 2011 SALOMON SKYRUN ADVENTURE RACE
Extreme 100km endurance run from Lady Grey to Tiffindell Ski Resort
motorbike rally drakensberg 11th Dec 2011

SNOW VALLEY BIKE RIDE
The Wartrail & New England area in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg bordering Lesotho, is fast becoming a popular destination for adventure-bikers, scrambler & quad riders. Also known as "The Wild Side of the Drakensberg this area has challenging mountainous terrain, well-maintained farm tracks endless, unfenced riding terrain. The well-organised Snow Valley Bike Ride offers a challenging 4 hours scarmbler route or an easier alternative fun ride. More about the Snow Valley Bike Ride.

wartrail gymkhana 31st Dec 2011 WARTRAIL GYMKHANA, TRIATHLON & FAMILY FUN DAY
cycling tours drakensberg Jan
2012

5 DAY 'HIGH 5' MULTI-ACTIVITY HOLIDAY
***SPACES AVAILABLE***
A totally unique mountain activity trail. Travel using a different means of transport each day - horse riding, mountain biking, river rafting and hiking Includes our wonderful 'camping in a cave' experience, waterfalls, mountains and more.Tour itinerary for adventure trails and multi-sports activity holidays

cycle tours drakensberg Jan
2012

SKY RIDE MTB CYCLING TOUR
***SPACES AVAILABLE***
Ride some of the highest roads in South Africa with the luxury of full vehicle back-up, cosy guest farm accommodation and hearty farmhouse meals. A breathtaking experience!

canoe race drakensberg Feb 2012 'CROCS ROCK' - NOVICE ADVENTURE RACE
Hike, MTB and river rafting fun for all ages and levels of fitness at the annual Mosheshesford Crocs Race. Programme and entry details for the Novice Adventure Race
walking holidays south africa, walking holidays drakensberg 8th
March 2012

4 DAY GUIDED SLACKPACKING HIKING TOUR
***SPACES AVAILABLE***
4 days mountan slackpacking trail in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg, carrying only your day bag as all luggage is transported. Cosy guest farm accommodation and delicious meals.

mtb event eastern cape March 2012

GARMIN WARTRAIL TRI-CHALLENGE
Extreme adventure race: hiking, mountain biking and paddling. More about the Garmin Wartrail Tri-challenge 

walking holidays south africa, walking holidays drakensberg 17th
March 2012

4 DAY GUIDED SLACKPACKING HIKING TOUR
***FULLY BOOKED***
4 days mountan slackpacking trail in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg, carrying only your day bag as all luggage is transported. Cosy guest farm accommodation and delicious meals.

quad rally drakensberg March 2012 CLIFFORD MOTORBIKE RALLY
Passion Play Lady Grey Easter 2012

LADY GREY PASSION PLAY
A cast of 132 speaking characters as well as a chorus, choir, troupe of dancers and live visual artists, and is presented over a period of three days during the Easter Weekend. Parts of the play are staged around the town: in the streets, at the scenic Lady Grey dam and at the historic NG Kerk.

mtb holidays drakensberg June
2012

RIDE TO RHODES
A gruelling 550km MTB ride from Pietermaritzburg to Rhodes Village, this marathon event The Ride to Rhodes also the first stage of the Freedom Challenge - one of the toughest MTB rides in the whole of Africa.
More information about the 2011 Ride to Rhodes.

rhodes fly fishing June
2012
LADY GREY MACNAB
A hunting and shooting competition with a difference! The challenge is to bag a buck, shoot a partridge and catch a wild trout during one day. The Scottish evening party complete with bagpipes and optional haggis is not to be missed!
More about the Lady Grey Macnab
drakensberg quad biking July
2012
LADY GREY AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Livestock, paintball, food and craft stalls, steak meal, clay pigeon shooting, puppet show, women's programme, bicycle race, extreme bike and quad off road fun rally. Live music. More
Adventure Race drakensberg July
2012
RHODES TRAIL RUN
The Rhodes Run, South Africa's coldest premier trail race is staged in the tranquil beauty of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg mountains surrounding the Victorian-era hamlet of Rhodes. This event is limited to 300 runners and is often held in sub-zero temperatures with snow on the 52km route.
Adventure Race drakensberg Sept
2012
LAMMERGEIER HALF MARATHON
A 21km race that sees participants ascending 1000m to the tower above Lady Grey, and then taking in the spectacular views as they descend Joubert's Pass.