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Mountain Grandeur
Geoff Brown of Into the Berg led my family on the most spectacular hiking experience I've had. The mountains and passes, cliffs and crags, icy rivers and icy waterfalls, grassy contour paths, forest meanders, Cape Vultures, Bearded Vultures and Verreaux's Eagle all spoke of the grandeur of the Drakensberg and of the Creator.

Geoff guided us and looked after us excellently. He helped us in our preparations and planned our hike perfectly. Geoff prepared a delicious hot meal every night (thanks to Trailfood). He is knowledgeable about the Berg having grown up hiking there and having taken many many groups hiking.

We'll definitely be hiking with Into the Berg again and highly recommend anyone looking for a guide to contact Geoff.
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Excellent
The hike was amazing. Geoff provided a lot of advice and guided us along the way. The meals were amazing.
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Champagne castle
An absolutely incredible experience. Geoff was so friendly and experienced. The food was great! I really enjoyed the hike
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Grays Pass
so good in every way !
1 suggestion : tents that have a small veranda - extra weight yes but more rain protection.
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Incredible Hikes with Into the Berg!
I had two amazing hikes with Geoff!

He is extremely knowledgeable about the Berg and can explain everything and anything about what goes on there. He knows all the different trails and passes and caves. His safety standards are excellent.

One thing that is noteworthy is his commitment to respecting the rules of the reserve. He strictly prohibits fires and littering even to the point of carrying 2-3 kgs of litter in his pack.

He takes incredible care of his guests and ensures their comfort throughout. He even carried someone's whole pack up one day of hiking in addition to his own pack. Truly impressive strength.

All in all a 10 out of 10 experience for me.
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Another fantastic Into The Berg experience
I’ve just completed my second hike with Geoff, and I can confidently say I won’t be using any other guide for hiking in the Berg. Geoff’s attention to detail, from preparation to execution, is exceptional. His deep knowledge of the area, combined with his ability to cater to each individual's needs, including dietary preferences, makes the experience both enjoyable and seamless. Safety is always his top priority—he never takes unnecessary risks, but still manages to ensure each hike is challenging and rewarding. The sense of accomplishment and thrill after completing one of his hikes is unmatched.

The website is also very well organized, providing detailed info on the various routes, so you know exactly what to expect before heading out. Whether you're hiking solo or with a group, I highly recommend to join him for an unforgettable and well-guided experience IntoThe Berg!
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Gray’s Pass Hike
We had a great experience with Geoff. He was very helpful, patient and friendly. Would 100% recommend his hikes!
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Gray's Pass Hike
Dear Geoff,

Thank you for guiding us on a fabulous hike up Gray's Pass. The views were breathtaking and it was a great way to see the beauty of the Drakensberg. Not to mention the awesome bird sightings!

You were an outstanding guide. You cared for all of the hikers and made sure that no one was struggling with the hiking.

You were engaging with a lovely sense of humour but also gave the group time by ourselves.

I really enjoyed your broad knowledge on a wide range of topics - birds, flowers, history of the Drakensberg, cave paintings.

Your gear and food list was on point although maybe add a bladder to it so more people bring their own.

All in all it was an unforgettable experience and the best way to do my first multiple day tent carrying hike.

PS Thank you for getting me down the mountain in one piece despite my incredible ability to injure myself.
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Amazing northern traverse experience
Superb four days in the berg with Geoff. I would highly recommend the northern traverse (from Sentinel to Rockeries) for anyone who is a hardy hiker and wants to get a true sense of the Drakensberg mountains.

Geoff is a superb guide. Very calm, helpful and knowledgeable.

If you’re doing the winter version of this (which I would recommend) just make sure to pack a good quality sleeping bag and good warm gear!
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