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Panoramic view of frozen Tugela Falls cascading down the Drakensberg Amphitheatre cliff face in winter

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UNESCO World Heritage Site • Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Your definitive guide to multi-day wilderness treks, day walks, caves, mountain passes, and world-class accommodation.

Dramatic mountain pass at Jonathans Gate along the Lesotho border in the High Drakensberg

Iconic High Berg Passes & Escarpment Trails

High Altitude Wilderness • Lesotho Border

Detailed route descriptions, GPX tracks and mountain pass guides for all experience levels.

Panoramic sunrise over Tarn Cave, Thaba Ntsu, and the iconic Devils Knuckles peaks

Overnight Caves & Peak Scrambles

Southern Drakensberg Wilderness

Book Ezemvelo sleeping caves and conquer the 137 Khulu peaks above 3,000m.

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The Drakensberg offers Africa's most breathtaking mountain scenery — from towering basalt cliffs and cascading waterfalls to ancient San rock art and quiet highland valleys.

Drakensberg Hikes is your independent one-stop portal covering the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the wider Drakensberg, including areas such as Mnweni that lie outside the World Heritage property. Search verified route profiles, download topographical cave registers, check weather advisories, and contact local mountain guides or accommodation providers directly.

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Rolands Cave Trek

Drakensberg Trek: Rolands Cave

A four day hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel to Rolands Cave in May 2018. Day one is from the hotel past Ribbon falls and camping in tents below camel pass. Day t…
Hiker with a red backpack on a grassy trail in the Injisuthi mountains

Injisuthi Trek - Drakensberg

A 3 day circular hike starting at Injisuthi. Day 1 is an uphill 8km hike and 590m elevation gain to Lower Injisuhi Cave. Day 2 is a 6km hike with 320m elevatio…
Waterfall Bluff

Hiking at Sea Level - Wild Coast Sun to Mbotyi

In search of some warmer weather away from the Drakensberg we have just completed a five day, 89 kilometre guided hike (Elevation gain/loss: 1789m / -1778m) fr…
View from Ledgers Cave

A guide to Hiking in the Drakensberg

You have decided to want to go on a Hike in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, what do you do next? After assisting many people who have asked questions for a hike…
Cliffs and a green valley on the hike from Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave

Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave

Route: Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave Distance: 14,5 km (29 km return) Duration: 7 hours each way (two days) Gxalingenwa Cave Hike is a relatively easy two-day hi…
Bannerman Pass

Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

A three day circular hike from Giant's Castle camp to Bannerman Hut on day one; 10km and 690m elevation gain. Day two is a steep hike up Bannerman Pass to Bann…
Overnight Hiking in the Drakensberg

21 Essential Hiking Tips for the Drakensberg Mountains

Prepare for your hiking trip be it a day hike or overnight hike by adopting these tried and tested tips and remember to always be prepared. It’s the Boy Scout…
Mnweni

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…
View from Highmoor campsite

Highmoor to Mount Lebanon

Route: Highmoor to Mount Lebanon Distance: 6 km (12 km return) Duration: 2 hours each way (day hike) From the Highmoor Reserve car park head Northwest towards…

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