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TOPIC: Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse

Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 05 Aug 2009 20:18 #549

We are planning to hike the Escarpment Traverse later this month and need a ride from Cathedral Peak hotel to Sentinel car park, is there anyone that offers this service?
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Re:Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 06 Aug 2009 19:55 #551

I recently had this bit of info passed on to me by another member, andrewbladon, who was part of a group in the same situation. They hired a local taxi which took them from Didima all the way back to Sentinel Car Park, for which they paid R1500.

I am still awaiting a reply from Cathedral Peak Hotel as to whether they offer such a service, or would consider doing it in future. You may want to phone them yourself.

Another possibility would be to contact one of the other resorts or lodges in the Northern Berg that cater for foreign tourists that don't have their own transport (like the backpackers) - they may have a minibus for situations like this, especially since their foreign guests do hikes that have transport challenges.
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Re:Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 09 Mar 2011 06:50 #2533

Would anyone be able to follow-up with additional information? I have these same plans later this year, and I'm wondering how this has worked out for people.
Thanks!
Tim

Re: Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 10 Mar 2011 10:04 #2551

Welcome Tim.

I've heard that the Cathedral Peak Hotel now offers a shuttle service, can't remember where I heard this, but compare with this thread:
www.vertical-endeavour.com/forums/8-drakensberg-hiking/1192-sentinel-car-park-to-cathedral-peak-hotel-walk.html
You could contact the hotel and ask: www.cathedralpeak.co.za/contactdetails.php
If you find out anything, please let us know.

If you are staying at a lodge the night before your hike, you should definitely ask them too.
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Last Edit: 10 Mar 2011 10:05 by intrepid.

Re: Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 11 Mar 2011 05:35 #2557

I emailed Cathedral Peak Hotel and received the reply below. I haven't yet followed-up any further:


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Unfortunately we do not offer transport from or to the hotel. We normally use a company called Golf Got You. They supply transport around this area and I would advise that they are the best people to speak to regarding your request. Their numbers are as follows: 036 488 7255 (land line) or call Fiona directly on 084 581 6492.

I hope that this has been a help to you.

Kind regards
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Re: Transport to Sentinal - Escarpment Traverse 11 Mar 2011 12:25 #2560

Thanks Tim, again please let us know what you manage to find out. Useful to know.
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