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This 5-day hike explores the northern and central Drakensberg, including the Mnweni area. The itinerary crosses a wider mountain landscape and should not be described as lying entirely withi…
View details: Amphitheatre to Cathedral Peak HikeBaboon 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…
View details: Baboon Rock HikeBarker'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…
View details: Barker's Chalet HikeThis walk follows the Nyosi River from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with about 2 hours of walking over 5.5 km. The hotel also advertises Blue Pools in the Tseketseke Valley, so ask which destinatio…
View details: Blue Pool and Nyosi Grotto HikeCathedral 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 …
View details: Cathedral Peak HikeThe 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…
View details: Chain Ladder PassThis circular day hike starts at Sentinel Car Park and reaches the escarpment via the Chain Ladders. It is separate from the Tugela Gorge Chain Ladder Hike, which starts at the Gorge Car Par…
View details: Chain Ladder Pass, Tugela Falls & Beacon Buttress GullyA moderate to severe hike of 3 hours or 3.5 kms A long hard hike. Starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel, up to contour path below Cathedral range and follow it southwards. Hike passes underneath th…
View details: Contour Path - Cathedral Peak to Ndedema HikeDoreen Falls is about 2.1km from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with an elevation gain of 98m. A pool lies below the falls. Take care on wet rocks and assess the water before swimming, especially aft…
View details: Doreen Falls HikeThe 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 …
View details: Drakensberg Grand TraverseAn easy 2.2km in total hike from the day parking area in Royal Natal. The path is uphill and then through the bush to the waterfall. GPS track gpxfilename=Royal_Natal_to_Fairyglen.gpx Explor…
View details: Fairy Glen HikeFrom the Mnweni Cultural Centre this is a long hike of 14.5km and elevation gain of 546m. The views from near the cave of Fangs and Mbundini pass are stunning. GPS track gpxfilename=Mnweni_t…
View details: Five Star Cave HikeThis severe 6-hour hike (15 km) links the Nxwaye valley, Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock in the Cathedral Peak area. It is longer than the hotel’s direct Baboon Rock outing. Rocky scrambling an…
View details: Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock HikeThis 6.1km circuit starts with an uphill walk into Gudu Bush, passing a small stream and pool. A separate detour climbs to the top of Gudu Falls on a steep path of about 700m, gaining roughl…
View details: Gudu Bush, Lookout Rock & Cascades (Circular route)This walk from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge reaches the top of Gudu Falls, covering about 3.6km with an elevation drop of 264m. The Crack provides another approach from the Royal Natal side. W…
View details: Gudu Falls from Witsieshoek Mountain LodgeAn extreme round trip of at least 3 days through the Icidi Valley in Mnweni, following the Icidi River towards the escarpment. The traditional starting reference is Isandlwana Police Post; a…
View details: Icidi Pass HikeThis serious mountain outing through the Ifidi Valley in Mnweni needs at least 3 days for the round trip. The approach follows the Mnweni and Ifidi rivers towards Ifidi Pass, using Isandlwan…
View details: Ifidi Pass HikeStarting at the Gorge car park in Royal Natal head roughly South up the hill. This is a steep hike of 558m elevation gain over 3.3km. The viewpoint offers views towards the Amphitheatre, Tug…
View details: Lion Buttress HikeMafadi/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…
View details: Mafadi / Ntheledi Peak Trail RunAn extreme 2 days (27 kms) outing using Mbundini Pass and Fangs Pass around Mbundini Abbey Peak in Mnweni. Both passes involve steep mountain terrain and demand fitness, navigation skills an…
View details: Mbundini and Fangs Passes HikeA severe 6-8 hrs mountain hike (11 kms) from Cathedral Peak Hotel towards Twins Cave via Mlambonja Pass. This is a sustained ascent into the high mountains, far beyond the shorter valley wal…
View details: Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave HikeThe Mlambonja Valley offers several walks from Cathedral Peak Hotel, ranging from 30 mins - 2 hrs (1,5 - 5,2 kms): the lower valley 1,5 km, Neptune’s Pool 4,2 km and Marble Baths 5,2 km. The…
View details: Mlambonja Valley HikeMlambus Pools lies about 9.7km from Mnweni Cultural Village, with a total elevation gain of 255m along the walk. The relatively gentle gradient still makes for a long outing once the return …
View details: Mlambus Pools HikeThe Mnweni marathon is a 38 km trail run that starts at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre and ascends 1800m up the Mnweni Pass to the top of the Drakensberg, traverses for a short stretc…
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