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Drakensberg Passes in Lotheni

Passes in the Lotheni area.

Buttress Pass (The Passage)

Buttress Pass (The Passage)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Buttress Pass is very straightforward and, hence, is also known as The Passage. The pass starts on the contour path 2km south of Redi Pass.
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Hlathimbe Pass (North)

Hlathimbe Pass (North)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hlathimbe North Pass is found in the Lotheni area. The North route splits from the South route at the Hlathimba river crossing. It is considered to be a more challenging hike than the Hlathimbe South Pass.
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Hlathimbe Pass (South)

Hlathimbe Pass (South)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Hlathimbe Pass is believed to have been used in historic times. The southernmost pass is the easier and more popular route. At the Hlatimba River crossing the South and North Hlatimba Pass paths split.
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Ka Masihlenga Pass

Ka Masihlenga Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ka Masihlenga Pass is the quickest route from Lotheni rest camp to summit. It is a steep pass that leads to the top of the escarpment south of the Hawk.
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Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Pass North Fork is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Pass. The gully access is actually more prominent but the North Fork is the one indicated on maps. It is a known smuggling route and is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Ntubeni Pass

Ntubeni Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ntubeni Pass is steeper than Lotheni Pass and is grass the whole way up. It is located in the Lotheni area.
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Redi Pass

Redi Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Redi Pass is the sixth highest peak in South Africa. The direct route up it demands rock climbing.
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Uklebe Pass

Uklebe Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The pass is north of KaMasihlenga Pass and South of the Hawk in the Lotheni area.
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