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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…
View details: Aasvoëlkrans Cave HikeThis 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 HikeThe 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…
View details: Ash Cave HikeThe hike starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel. The hike is 4.1 km to Baboon rock, the last 2 km on the way to Baboon Rock are fairly steep with a total elevation gain of 440m. GPS track gpxfilenam…
View details: Baboon Rock HikeThis itinerary uses Bannerman Hut as a base for an ascent of Bannerman Pass. The hike to the hut on day one is 10km and includes a sustained climb; allow for the fitness and pace of your gro…
View details: Bannerman Hut and Bannerman Pass Circular RouteA 10 km hike, mostly uphill, to Bannerman Hut. The hike starts at the day picnic spot at Giants Castle. A short downhill and then a mostly gentle climb for about 4 km. The last 5 km follow t…
View details: Bannerman Hut HikeThis longer approach to Bannerman Hut covers 14 km with 609m of ascent, mostly in the 1st half of the hike. The terrain is relatively level thereafter. The views from Bannerman Hut and the r…
View details: Bannerman Hut via Langalibalele RidgeBannerman 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 …
View details: Bannerman PassBannerman 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…
View details: Bannerman Pass 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 HikeInjisuthi 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…
View details: Battle Cave HikeInjisuthi 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…
View details: Battle Cave to Injisuthi Cave, Grindstone Caves & Cataract Valley 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 HikeThe walk to Bushman’s Cave via Halfway/Slab Cave is about 9.6km in the Bushman’s Nek area. The cave can be visited on a day hike or used for an overnight stop on day 1 of a longer trip. Arra…
View details: Bushman's Cave (via Slab Cave) HikeThe Bushman's Nek Pass is suitable for hiking and horse riding. The hike from Bushman’s Nek camp to the top of the pass is 8km with a total elevation gain of 679m making this a moderately di…
View details: Bushman's Nek Pass HikeCaracal 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…
View details: Caracal Cave 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 HikeCathedral 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…
View details: Cathedral Peak Trail RunA 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…
View details: Cedric's Pool HikeInjisuthi 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…
View details: Centenary Hut 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 GullyThe track shown is from Monks Cowl up Greys Pass to Champagne Castle which is one of South Africa’s highest peaks. Recorded trail times (historical) 1. Timothy Chambers: 5:54.00 on 20 Decemb…
View details: Champagne Castle Peak Trail RunChampagne Castle rises to 3377m in the Central Drakensberg. This hike climbs Gray’s Pass before continuing to the summit. Reaching the top of the pass still leaves the summit walk and the re…
View details: Champagne Castle Via Gray's Pass Hike
