Xeni Pass/Bell Traverse loop in a day
For many years Didima Nature Reserve has been my personal favourite region of the Drakensberg. With the Cathedral Peak ridge, the Column and the Pyramid, the O…
Fairways Circular Hike - Mushroom Rock
This occasional hiker enjoys walks of up to ten kilometres with a total elevation gain of around fifty meters but being married to a nimble mountain goat, I so…
Maloti-Drakensberg Hiking Checklist
This hiking checklist highlights the ten essential items that every hiker should carry. Before you go on any hike, no matter how easy or short, make sure your…
Drakensberg Sun to Blue Grotto Pool (return via Barry's Grave)
Route: Drakensberg Sun to Blue Grotto Pool (return via Barry's Grave) Distance: 3 km (6 km return) Duration: 3 hours (day hike)
This is a great 3-hour moderat…
Hiking Drakensberg gardens Rhino Horn 19km, 2,9km UP!
A winter hike of the Drakensberg Gardens Rhino Horn Mashai pass that was not successful. Paul attempted to hike the Mashai pass in 10 hours return trip. That i…
Why the Rhino Club Card is a Must-Have for Drakensberg Hikers
Why the Rhino Club Card is a Must-Have for Drakensberg Hikers
If you spend as much time exploring the ridges, valleys, and peaks of KwaZulu-Natal as we do…
From Trail to Page: How to Turn Your Hikes into a Photo Journal or Keepsake Book
There's something magical about standing atop a mountain peak or discovering a hidden waterfall after miles of challenging terrain. But as vivid as these momen…
How to plan an overnight hike in the Drakensberg mountains
Rather than being about a specific adventure, it is about a place that we hold very close to our hearts: South Africa's Drakensberg mountains. It’s possib…
Giants Castle to Bannerman Hut and up Bannerman Pass
Route: Giants Castle to Bannerman Hut and up Bannerman Pass Distance: 35 km (circular route) Duration: 20 hours (3 days)
Day 1 is a long hike from the Giant's…
