Cobham to Mzimkulwana Hut and Lakes Cave
Route: Cobham to Mzimkulwana Hut and Lakes Cave Distance: 30 km (circular route) Duration: 14 hours (three days)
Day 1: From Cobham (North is Ndlovini Peak an…
Monks Cowl to Sterkspruit Falls
Route: Monks Cowl to Sterkspruit Falls Distance: 1.5 km (3 km return) Duration: 1.5 hours (day hike)
This easy walk starts at the Monks Cowl entrance. Take th…
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…
Cobham River Walk (Pholela River)
Route: Cobham River Walk (Pholela River) Distance: 2 km (4 km return) Duration: 2 hours (day hike)
The trail leaves from the camp and follows the Pholela Rive…
Amphitheatre Chain Ladders
Historical notice (2019): This article records ladder work or damage reported at the time of publication. It is not a current closure or access notice. Before…
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…
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…
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…
Minimum Impact – Leave No Trace environmental principles by hikers
The "Minimum Impact - Leave No Trace" environmental principles by hikers applicable to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park.
Plan ahead & prepare
Know the rules…
