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…
The Mitre
The Cathedral Peak Ridge is probably one of the most iconic ridges in the Drakensberg. With four different summits above 3000m, and a large collection of rock…
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…
Visiting rock art sites inside Monk's Cowl - Visitor's Book and Permit System
San rock art is part of the Drakensberg’s living cultural heritage. A visit is more rewarding with a trained custodian who can explain the paintings and help p…
Kamberg to Game Pass Shelter
The guided walk to Game Pass Shelter at Kamberg combines mountain scenery with an introduction to San rock art. The trail passes Waterfall Shelter before climb…
Drakensberg Hiking and Camping Fees 2026/2027
Planning a day hike, a weekend in a cave or a few nights camping in the Drakensberg? Here are the main Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife fees for 2026/2027, brought togeth…
Bushman's Nek to Thomathu Cave
Thamathu Cave, also written Thomathu or Tomathu, is an overnight cave and day-hike destination above Bushman’s Nek. The walk follows the northern flank of Tham…
Mnweni Hike
This past weekend a group of Treverton College boys, girls and teachers went to the pristine Mnweni area. We walked about 8km up into the Mnweni valley, above…
Rhino Peak: climbing the S Route
On Saturday, Carl and I went up Rhino S Route, in the Southern Drakensberg, South Africa. Rhino Peak is a 3056m peak, traditionally hiked up, but does include…
