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Aasvoëlkrans Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

7.8 km · 3 hours · Moderate

Aasvoelkrans Cave accommodates 8 people and is approximately 4.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. This is an easy hike. The cave itself is a "double-storey" cave and sleeping would…

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Ash Cave Hike

Hike

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

15 km · 4 hours · Moderate

The walk from Lotheni campsite to Ash Cave takes about three to four hours. Allow time for the return as well. The approach follows the Lotheni River past eMpophomeni Falls to a fork about 4…

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Baboon Rock Hike

Hike

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

8.2 km · 4.5 hours · Moderate

Baboon Rock is 4.1 km from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with the last 2 km fairly steep and a total elevation gain of 440m. Near the top, rocky scrambling and exposed edges call for care, particula…

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Bannerman Hut Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

20 km · 7.5 hours · Moderate

The walk to Bannerman Hut is about 10 km, mostly uphill, from the day picnic area at Giant’s Castle. After a short descent, the route climbs gently for about 4 km. The final 5 km follow the …

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Bannerman Pass

Hike · Pass

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

2.4 km · 4 hours · Difficult

Bannerman Hut lies at the foot of the pass and can serve as a base for an ascent. The route still calls for mountain fitness, navigation and preparation for changing conditions; being close …

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Bannerman Pass Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

25 km · 10 hours · Difficult

Bannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed from the right angle, the cliffs just south of the pass resemble the p…

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Barker's Chalet Hike

Hike

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

5.2 km · 2.5 hours · Easy

Barker's Chalet is reached by a 2.6km outward hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with a recorded ascent of 212m. Allow for the return walk when planning your outing. GPS track gpxfilename=Cathe…

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Battle Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

11.4 km · 5 hours · Moderate

Injisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…

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Bushman's Nek Pass Hike

Hike

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

19.8 km · 9.5 hours · Difficult

The walk from Bushman’s Nek camp to the top of Bushman’s Nek Pass is about 8km, with an elevation gain of 679m. This is the outward leg; allow time and energy for the return walk. The route …

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Caracal Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

10.4 km · 4 hours · Moderate

Caracal Cave easily accommodates 8 people and is approximately 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. This is a relatively easy hike to the Cave and a bit of a climb back to the park…

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Cathedral Peak Hike

Hike

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

19 km · 10 hours · Very Difficult

Cathedral Peak is a long, arduous mountain outing from Cathedral Peak Hotel, requiring a high level of fitness. For the full summit-and-return trip, the hotel’s hiking information describes …

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Cathedral Peak Trail Run

Hike · Trail Running & FKTs

Central Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

17.99 km · Very Difficult · Fastest recorded: 2 h 11 min

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 pe…

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Cedric's Pool Hike

Hike · Waterfall or Pool

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

9.0 km · 4 hours · Easy

A popular pool only 4.5 km from Bushman's Nek camp. The pool is apparently named after Cedric Biggs, a leader of the Mountain Backpackers Club some years ago, who was known for plunging thro…

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Centenary Hut Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

21 km · 11 hours · Difficult

Injisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…

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Chain Ladder Pass

Hike · Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

8.4 km · 4 hours · Moderate

The Chain Ladder route reaches the escarpment from Sentinel Car Park, approached via Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. The ladder ascent is steep and exposed. A reasonable level of fitness, confid…

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Cleo's Pools Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

7.2 km · 3 hours · Easy

There is a small cave next to the stream which has an interesting burial site in the right side of the cave. The burial chamber was upright to cater for a body in a seated position and the r…

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