How to prepare for THE OTTER TRAIL from booking to 1st steps on the trail

Here is a timeline of how you need to prepare for The Otter Trail in the Garden Route in South Africa, from 1 year before the time until you set foot on the trail on day 1.
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[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice informative video. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thanks for watching!

[@pkbogopane8003]

Wow thanks for the info Ruth

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

You are so welcome!

[@ItsAStephanieB]

Thank you Ruth!! I took notes!

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thanks Steph!

[@jean-pierrejordaan8940]

Hi Ruth, any advice for someone who is afraid of heights? What elevation challenges does the Otter present and which day(s) would be the most challenging?

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

My advice would be to take it slow, and if you feel uncertain then try taking off your backpack and handing it over to someone else for a short section. Only move one hand or foot at a time on the tricky sections. In my opinion the heights on the Otter are not as bad as some of the heights in the Drakensberg, but they can still be a little scary. Thankfully, those sections do not last very long.