Bushman's Nek to Halfway/Slab Cave (Fisherman's Cave)
The walk from Bushman’s Nek to Halfway/Slab Cave, also known as Fisherman’s Cave, follows the river valley towards the higher passes. It is about 5.25 km each…
Highmoor to Aasvoëlkrans Cave
Route: Highmoor to Aasvoëlkrans Cave Distance: 4.5 km (9 km return) Duration: 2.5 hours each way (one day)
Aasvoëlkrans Cave is an easy day hike in the Centra…
Marble Baths after the floods: a changed Injisuthi landscape
Image above of Marble Baths before the 2026 floods.
Information updated 2 November 2026, based on a recent Mountain Backpackers Club report.
Marble Baths has…
Hiking Clubs
There are two recommended hiking clubs you can join. They are the Mountain Backpackers Club and the Mountain Club of SA - KZN
About the Mountain…
Giants Castle River Walk
The Giant’s Castle River Walk follows the Bushman’s River below camp, with places to pause for a picnic and enjoy the surrounding mountain slopes. The out-and-…
Island Escapes in Croatia: Where to Stay, What to See, and Why You'll Love Hvar
Planning a Croatian island getaway but overwhelmed by choices? Hvar Island offers the perfect solution – combining stunning beaches, rich history, and authenti…
Notes on Basotho Culture for hikers & overland travellers in Lesotho
Christeen and I have been taking South Africans and overseas visitors on day and multi-day trips to Lesotho as professional mountain guides since 2006, sometim…
Bushman's Nek to Cedric's Pool
Route: Bushman's Nek to Cedric's Pool Distance: 4.5 km (9 km return) Duration: 2 hours each way (day hike)
The pool is apparently named after Cedric Bigg…
Maloti-Drakensberg Park Explained: Names, History and World Heritage Status
If you have seen both Maloti-Drakensberg Park and uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park on maps, websites or signs, you may have wondered whether one name has replaced t…
