uMkhomazi
Hikes in uMkhomazi area. uMkhomazi is situated in the southern section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. The uMkhomazi section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park is one of the most isolated and least explored mountainous areas in KwaZulu Natal. The area is not attached to the main escarpment and comprises of a number of elevated ridges protruding towards the Natal Midlands. Mkhomazi is one of the few areas in the Drakensberg where one can hike for days without seeing another soul. The ideal destination for a wild demanding hike.
uMkhomazi to Cypress Cave Hike
A hike of 2 hours (4 km's) with an initial uphill of around 180m in elevation, the rest of the hike is flat. This is one of the few short hikes in the area a small party can use the cave, which has running water nearby and sleeps six to eight people, depending on the weather.
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uMkhomazi to McKenzie's Cave Hike
The caves are situated in the uMhhomazi area about 5.8 km from the parking area. The hike is steep with a total climb of 688m but not long thus rated as moderate. McKenzie’s caves can sleep 12 people.
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uMkhomazi to Sinclair's Cave Hike
The gradient is average to steep for most of the route and can be rated as difficult. Water is not always available in the area surrounding the cave. This hike can be split up into two days with Cyprus Cave being used as an overnight stop.
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