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Area: Lotheni

Ash Cave Hike

Ash Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A three to four hour hike from Lotheni Camp Site to Ash Cave. Starting from the Lotheni campsite, follow the main path up the left-hand bank of the Lotheni River past the eMpophomeni Falls to a fork 4,5km from the start. You then take the right-hand path and continue up the Lotheni River for another 3 km, crossing a t ...
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Buttress Pass (The Passage)

Buttress Pass (The Passage)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Buttress Pass is very straightforward and, hence, is also known as The Passage. The pass starts on the contour path 2km south of Redi Pass.
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Eagle Trail

Eagle Trail

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 6 hours. The trail starts from the rest camp in the Lotheni Nature Reserve and is a circular route.
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Gelib Tree Trail

Gelib Tree Trail

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 2.5 hours. This is a short trail offering magnificent views.
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Hatimba Buttress

Hatimba Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hatimba Buttress is in the Lotehni reserve.
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Hlathimbe Cave (North)

Hlathimbe Cave (North)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hlathimbe Cave (North) is found at the top to Hlathimbe North Pass in the Lotheni area. The cave floor is level and provides good shelter from the elements.
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Hlathimbe Cave (South)

Hlathimbe Cave (South)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hlathimbe Cave (South) is found at the top to Hlathimbe South Pass in the Lotheni area.
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Hlathimbe Pass (North)

Hlathimbe Pass (North)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hlathimbe North Pass is found in the Lotheni area. The North route splits from the South route at the Hlathimba river crossing. It is considered to be a more challenging hike than the Hlathimbe South Pass.
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Hlathimbe Pass (South)

Hlathimbe Pass (South)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Hlathimbe Pass is believed to have been used in historic times. The southernmost pass is the easier and more popular route. At the Hlatimba River crossing the South and North Hlatimba Pass paths split.
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Jacobs Ladder Hike

Jacobs Ladder Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 2km which follows the Lotheni River and leads to the spectacular Jacobs Ladder Waterfall.
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Ka Masihlenga Pass

Ka Masihlenga Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ka Masihlenga Pass is the quickest route from Lotheni rest camp to summit. It is a steep pass that leads to the top of the escarpment south of the Hawk.
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Lithabaneng

Lithabaneng

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke

Litseketseke

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke Spur

Litseketseke Spur

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke Spur is located in the Lotheni area.
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Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km's and 1 447m uphill. The hike begins at Lotheni Camp, follows the Ngodwini River and ascends up to the contour path. The Hlathimbe Pass itself is very steep, doing the hike to the top over 2 days is a good option.
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Lotheni Cave

Lotheni Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route.
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Lotheni Nature Reserve

Lotheni Nature Reserve

PO Box 14, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Situated in the southern section of the Maloti Drakensburg Park, Lotheni is noted for its magnificent scenery and hiking. The reserve is 3 984 ha in extent.  Situated in a spectacular section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park, the main activities revolve around mountain hiking with many scenic trails. The Emadundwini ...
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Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Pass North Fork is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Pass. The gully access is actually more prominent but the North Fork is the one indicated on maps. It is a known smuggling route and is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni Peak

Lotheni Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Lynx Cave

Lynx Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer.
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Ntubeni Pass

Ntubeni Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ntubeni Pass is steeper than Lotheni Pass and is grass the whole way up. It is located in the Lotheni area.
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Redi

Redi

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Redi is in the Lotheni area.
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Redi Pass

Redi Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Redi Pass is the sixth highest peak in South Africa. The direct route up it demands rock climbing.
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Terateng

Terateng

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Terateng is in the Lotheni area.
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Terateng Cave

Terateng Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Terateng Cave is in the Lotheni area, its one of the highest caves in the Drakensberg. The cave is small and can accommodate 2 people.
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The Hawk

The Hawk

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Hawk is in the Lotheni area. The name suits perfectly.
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The Tent

The Tent

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Tent is in the Lotheni area.
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Uklebe Pass

Uklebe Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The pass is north of KaMasihlenga Pass and South of the Hawk in the Lotheni area.
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Yellowwood Cave

Yellowwood Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Yellowwood Cave is in the Lotheni area. The cave is easily reached from Lotheni Camp (about 6km).
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Yellowwood Cave Tarn and Waterfall Hike

Yellowwood Cave Tarn and Waterfall Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From the Loteni camp follow the Loteni River then left along the Masinhlonga fork. The cave is south-facing. The route continues up to the contour path, then eastwards back towards the camp.
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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT) has no set route and is largely off trail. Most people will cover in the vicinity of 210 kilometers and climb more than 9,000 meters. The DGT is seen as a backpacking destination for the very fit and experienced. The basic rules are that have to pass through eight checkpoints: C ...
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