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Abbot Pfanner Trappist Trail
Overview
The Abbot Pfanner Trappist Trail is a six-day guided pilgrimage through the historic Trappist missions of KwaZulu-Natal, following the spiritual and cultural legacy of Abbot Francis Pfanner. Walking across scenic rural landscapes, forests, rivers, and rolling hills, pilgrims visit centuries-old missions, cathedrals, and heritage sites. The trail combines moderate daily walks with guided church tours, passport stamping, and cultural storytelling. Along the way, participants experience moments of reflection, faith, and community while discovering the profound history of the Trappist monks and the communities they shaped.
- Rates are quoted per adult on a sharing basis.
- This is single supplement to be determined on availability of single rooms
Pickup
Itinerary
Mariannhill to Reichenau and Centocow – 12th June 2026 (Friday)
Day 01
● The meeting point will be in front of the Tea Gardens inside Mariannhill Monastery, 98 Abbot Francis Road, Mariannhill, Pinetown at 09:00 am.
● Hlengiwe will collect signed indemnity forms from the Pilgrims.
● Parking will be reserved in front of the St. Joseph’s Church for the duration of the trail.
● Please bring a packed lunch for this day.
● Please bring a lunch box to pack your daily lunches
● Mr. Zondi will drive Pilgrims to Reichenau Mission, which is 200km away, Southeast of Underberg.
● At 12:30 – Lunch in the garden at Reichenau.
● Mdu Zuma/ Peter Coumbry (Site Guides) will take us for a tour inside the mission and stamp our passports.
● At 14:00 – Walk to the waterfall to see the hydroelectric power for the mill – recently restored.
● At 15:00 – Zondi will drive us to Centocow Mission, which is 1 hour, 45 minutes away.
● At Centocow pilgrims will check in. Dinner will be served at 18:00.
13th June 2026 – Day 02
Donnybrook Sawmill to Kevelaer Mission 17 Km
Trail definition: mostly gradual, gentle downhill, uphill for about two km.
● Pilgrims will leave Centocow at 07:30 to the start of the trail at Donnybrook Sawmill. The walk to Kevelaer will start at 08:30.
● On arrival, Hlengiwe will take the Pilgrims inside the church in Kevelaer. The shuttle will then drive Pilgrims back to Centocow for the night.
14th June 2026 – Day 03: (Sunday)
Myddelton to Centocow 24km
Trail definition – Mostly Gradual and uphill
● Tour inside Centocow church (History of the Trappist monks portrayed on a stain glass)
● Stamping of Passports
● Tour inside Gerard Bhengu Art Gallery. Night at Centocow.
● Dinner at 18:00.
15th June 2026 – Day 04: (Monday)
Enyanisweni to Lourdes via St Bernard 17.5km
Trail definition – uphill, rocky for about 5 km. Gentle uphill and river crossing
● Tour inside the church and stamping of passports at Lourdes which is a Cathedral.
● Night at Lourdes
● Dinner at 18:00.
16th June 2026 – Day 05: (Tuesday)
Lourdes to Emaus Mission 17 km
Trail definition – Gradual, partly on the road, bundu bashing, river crossing, passing through kwaDumisa rural settlement.
● Tour inside mission, the grave of Abbot Pfanner, the grotto, and the house where Abbot Pfanner died on 24th May 1909
● Stations of the cross, straight up hill
● Visit the cemetery where the heart of Abbot Francis Pfanner is said to be buried. Night at Emaus
● Dinner at 18:00
17th June 2026 – Day 06: (Wednesday)
St. Isidore (Kings Grant) to Mariathal Mission 07 km
Trail definition – On the road and mostly uphill.
● Tour inside Mariathal Mission. Stamping of Passports.
● Group photo.
● At 12:00 drive to Mariannhill.
● Visit the Trappist church, view the Altars, the chairs built by Abbot Pfanner for elders in the church.
● Photos in the cloisters.
● Handing out of certificates.
● Pilgrims depart at 16:00.
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Terms & Policies
Booking Conditions
The Contract – 2026
Abbot Pfanner Trappist Trail
Your contract will be with TWO EAGLEZ ADVENTURES and is the sole contract between Two Eaglez and the person signing the Registration form – the “Walker” – who must be over the age of 18. The person signing the Registration form, which incorporates these booking conditions, declares that he/she is fully aware of and accepts these conditions. If you book by telephone, internet or fax you will be deemed to have read the booking conditions and are in agreement with them.
Paying a deposit
Upon registration an invoice for a non-refundable deposit of R2500 will be sent to you which is payable to secure your place in the group. A second deposit of R2 000 is payable 4 months before the walk and the final payment is due 60 days prior to the walk. If you join the walk 2 months or less before the walk, full payment will be required.
Payment of the balance
Your deposits will be treated as part payment of the total amount due. Should you cancel a R1 500 admin fee is non-refundable. 60 days before the date of commencement, you will receive a Final Invoice showing the total cost of your trip and the balance owing plus any extra services booked. Payments can be made in monthly increments although this could incur extra bank charges. If the balance is not paid/received 60 days prior to the date of departure, TWO EAGLEZ shall have the right to cancel the booking without further notice, and cancellation charges will apply. If after acceptance of the booking you wish to alter the confirmed arrangements, a minimum fee of R200 per person for each change may be charged, if such change is possible. If the alteration is less than 90 days prior to departure the cancellation charges may apply. Any changes to the original booking will not be effective until it is received in writing and agreed to in writing by TWO EAGLEZ. Because we reserve services such as rooms and hired bus, trail guides months in advance, any increases in their tariffs or additional costs imposed by our suppliers may also be charged.
Booking of Accommodation
We do not include a booking commission to the accommodation reservations and as we book rooms in advance, there might be increases in room costs after we have made the reservations. If this occurs, we will have no option but to charge extra – over and above the stated walk price – to cover these increases.
In some instances we are charged in full and no cancellations or refunds can be made. Reservations are made directly with the Missions and B&B’s and deposits are required or full payment made before arrival. If you require accommodation at Mariannhill before the start of the walk, this can be arranged at the Retreat House.
Cancellation or changes to the walk
TWO EAGLEZ acts only as an agent on your behalf (the Walker) in reserving accommodation, transportation and other services. The walk may be cancelled at any time, even after you, the Walker, have departed for reasons beyond our control. including reasons such as war, threats of war, civil strike, or natural disasters and so forth. TWO EAGLEZ shall have no responsibility for any such cancellation, except to refund that which has been paid to TWO EAGLEZ by you, the Walker.
TWO EAGLEZ is not responsible if the Walker cannot complete the walk due to travel restrictions, delays, quarantines, regulations, schedule changes, injury, or inability.
TWO EAGLEZ reserves the right to cancel, without any obligation to refund, make alternative arrangements, or pay compensation, where the Walker fails to make payment (see “Payment of the balance”) or if the Walker’s behaviour brings the walk to an end. If you, the Walker, decides to leave the walk once it has commenced, for whatsoever reason, no refund will be paid. As some services such as the hired bus and driver, trail guide etc are shared by the walkers, if the required minimum number of 8 (eight) walkers is not reached, TWO EAGLEZ has the right to charge each person more or cancel the walk.
Cancellation fees are outlined below. All cancellations must be received in writing.
□ If you cancel up to 120 days prior to the walk your deposits are refundable excepting for the administration deposit. □ If cancellation is received 90 days or less prior to the start of the walk (and if we are unable to fill your place) there will be a R1 500 cancellation fee.
□ No refund if cancellation is received 60 days or less prior to the start of the walk unless you can find a replacement. □ If you make your reservation less than 10 days before the travel date, there is a 5% additional fee to offset our expenses.
Payments
TWO EAGLEZ accepts EFT deposits, cheque payments or money transfers. If cash deposits or bank transfers are made, you must pay all bank charges.