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Drakensberg Hikes is an independent community portal providing verified trail reports, sleeping cave logs, GPX tracks, and accommodation directories for the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
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Bannerman Pass Hike
Bannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed…
The Jewel of the Drakensberg
This feature was published in 2024. References to the school’s age and anniversary describe that date.
Drakensberg Choi…
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…
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 professi…
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…
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.
Pl…