Hike Grade: Very Difficult

This 5-day hike features some of the most dramatic scenery in the whole of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. The route passes through the Amphitheatre, Mbundini, Mnweni, The Rockeries, The Saddle and The Cathedral range. The first day’s hike takes hikers up the chain-ladder to the top of the Amphitheatre. From here, th ...
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An extreme 6 to 7 hrs hike - 10km. A long arduous hike requiring a high level of fitness. Starts from Cathedral Peak Hotel, up the path to the Cathedral Ridge. Rock scrambling is often necessary due to rock slides on the gully below the peak.
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Champagne Castle is the second highest mountain in South Africa at 3377m and is located in the central drakensberg. This hike is perfect for fit hikers who are looking for a unique multi day hiking experience.
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A severe 6 hr hike(15kms) The hike starts on the Cathedral Peak route and then branches off to the right, going down into the Nxwaye valley, up the Ganabu Ridge and down Baboon Rock.
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A severe 2 - 3 days hike (19 kms) The hike starts at Cobham Camp and follows the main Polela River towards the escarpment, the path becomes less clear and the Masubasuba Pass is long and difficult.
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An extreme round trip of a minimum of 3 days. The hike starts at the Isanlwana Police Post in the Mweni Valley and follows the Icidi River to the escarpment. It requires serious, potentially dangerous rock scrambling, and should only be attempted by experienced, competent mountaineers. In the Icidi Valley which is in u ...
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Ifidi Valley, Mnweni. An extreme round trip of a minimum of 3 days. From the Isandlwana Police Post follow the Mnweni River to its junction with the Ifidi River. The route then follows the Ifidi River and up Ifidi Pass. This hike should be led only by competent mountaineers with able parties, as it requires rock climbi ...
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From Bushman's Nek camp is a very strenuous 10.6 km hike. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 859 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. At the top of the pass you will see Goats cave on your right.
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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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A severe 6-8 hrs hike (11 kms) From Cathedral Peak Hotel the path follows the river past the trout hatchery and up to the top of the little berg above the mlambonja river. The pass (also known as Umlambonya pass) is consistently very steep and long.
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Organ Pipes Pass is probably one of the most commonly used passes in the KZN Drakensberg. The name is derived from the very impressive wall of rock pinnacles near the top of the pass. The ridge offers stunning views of the Cathedral and Cathkin ridges. This route is commonly used for smuggling activities and is best a ...
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 Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike.
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An extreme 3 days hike (40 kms) The route starts at the top of Mike's Pass near Cathedral Peak Hotel, up the long ridge and the very steep Organ Pipes Pass. Traverse the escarpment and descend via Mlambonja Pass. This hike is classified extreme and for good reason. Not to be undertaken by the unfit or inexperienced. Mi ...
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Xeni Pass is a potentially dangerous pass that should only be attempted by experienced hikers. It is located in the Cathedral Peak area of the Berg. Xeni Pass is in the cutback between Leopard Peak and Mlambonja Buttress. It probably gets more traffic than one might expect due to it being in one of the most popul ...
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Cathedral Peak is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a 3 004 m high free standing mountain in the Drakensberg. The mountain is also known as Mponjwana by the local Amangwane people. Cathedral Peak is part of the Cathedral Ridge which is at right angles to the main range. Fastest Known Times (KFT) Men 1 ...
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The track shown is from Monks Cowl up Greys Pass to Champagne Castle which is the 2nd highest peak in South Africa. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Timothy Chambers: 5:54.00 on 20 December 20152. Matt te Water: 7:20:26 on 18 September 20203. Don-Wauchope - 7:45.004. Tom Ridl - 8:28.38
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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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Giants Castle peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. It was named by its appearance of a giant lying on his back. The trail run starts at the parking lot at Giant's Camp and follows the route up Giant's Pass and then to Giants Castle Peak. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Matt te Water: 5:51:03 on 14 Septem ...
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The Giants Cup trail is the only established trail in the Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9km's in total. The first day is 12.8 km's and you stay in Pholela Hut. Day two is 8.8 km's and you stay in Mzimkhulwana Hut. Day 3 is 12 km's and you stay in Winterho ...
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Mafadi/Ntheledi peak is the highest peak in South Africa, the name Mafadi (meaning the Mother of Fadi). The original Sotho name Ntheledi (meaning "Makes me slip", refers to the nearby stream) it is considered by some to be a more relevant and the correct name. The track shown is from Injisuthi and up corner pass, othe ...
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The Mnweni marathon is a 38 km trail run that starts at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre and ascends 1800m up the Mnweni Pass to the top of the Drakensberg, traverses for a short stretch through Lesotho and the source of the Orange River, before descending the Rockeries Pass and back to ...
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The route follows a hiking path up the Mahai Valley, past the Mahai Falls, to Witsieshoek Mountain Resort – a climb of some 700m over a distance of 9km. From here to the Sentinel Car Park, a distance of 9km, it’s very rough undulating dirt road resulting in a further climb of some 300m. A concrete path is followed for ...
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Mont-aux-sources is in the Free State and this trail run starts at the Sentinel Car Park near Witsieshoek and is via the chain ladders. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Matt te Water: 2:27:42 on 6 September 2020
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Namahadi Peak is the highest peak in the Free State. This hike / trail run starts from Sentinal Car park and forms part of the 9 Peak Challenge. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Ruan van der Merwe, Greg Avierinos, Ryno Griesel - 5:11.45
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Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo) is located in the Garden Castle area. The start is at the Garden Castle office and the route is generally up Mashai Pass. Fastest Known Times (KFT) Men 1. Kane Reilly 2:15.002. Johardt van Heerden - 2:16.003. Mlungisi Mazibuko 2:27.004. Rory Scheffer 2:29.005. Robert Rorich 2:30.006. Lucky ...
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Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Johardt van Heerden - 1:59.53 (16.1km) on 23 September 2018.
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Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sotho language, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in Southern Africa. The track is from the border post at Sani Top. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Unknown
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