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Giants Castle River Walk

Drakensberg Hikes

Family day hike

Route: Giants Castle River Walk
Distance: 1.5 km (3 km return)
Duration: 1 hour each way (day hike)

Follow the signposted path going past "Rock 75" and you will see the river walk signs just before the rustic bridge. You will now walk along the Bushman's River. Stop and have a picnic at many of the scenic spots along the way. Return the same way or continue ahead and follow the path that reads "Hutted Camp" to return.

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