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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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Monks Cowl to Zulu Cave route update and tips January 2020
The Zulu cave hike from Monks cowl is quite a well-mixed bag for a two-day hike. My wife, Nellie, and I chose this hike…
Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint
Route: Highmoor to Giant’s Viewpoint Distance: about 4.5 km each way, or 9 km return Walking time: about an hour and a…
The Jewel of the Drakensberg
This feature was published in 2024. References to the school’s age and anniversary describe that date.
Drakensberg Choi…
Maloti-Drakensberg Park Explained: Names, History and World Heritage Status
If you have seen both Maloti-Drakensberg Park and uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park on maps, websites or signs, you may have…
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…
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…