Area: Lotheni

A three to four hour hike from Lotheni Camp Site to Ash Cave. Starting from the Lotheni campsite, follow the main path up the left-hand bank of the Lotheni River past the eMpophomeni Falls to a fork 4,5km from the start. You then take the right-hand path and continue up the Lotheni River for another 3 km, crossing a t ...
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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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A hike of 6 hours. The trail starts from the rest camp in the Lotheni Nature Reserve and is a circular route.
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A hike of 2.5 hours. This is a short trail offering magnificent views.
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Hatimba Buttress is in the Lotehni reserve.
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Hlathimbe Cave (North) is found at the top to Hlathimbe North Pass in the Lotheni area. The cave floor is level and provides good shelter from the elements.
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Hlathimbe Cave (South) is found at the top to Hlathimbe South Pass in the Lotheni area.
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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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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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A hike of 2km which follows the Lotheni River and leads to the spectacular Jacobs Ladder Waterfall.
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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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Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke Spur is located in the Lotheni area.
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A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km's and 1 447m uphill. The hike begins at Lotheni Camp, follows the Ngodwini River and ascends up to the contour path. The Hlathimbe Pass itself is very steep, doing the hike to the top over 2 days is a good option.
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Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route.
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Situated in the southern section of the Maloti Drakensburg Park, Lotheni is noted for its magnificent scenery and hiking. The reserve is 3 984 ha in extent.  Situated in a spectacular section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park, the main activities revolve around mountain hiking with many scenic trails. The Emadundwini ...
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Lotheni Pass North Fork is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
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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 South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer.
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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 is in the Lotheni area.
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Redi Pass is the sixth highest peak in South Africa. The direct route up it demands rock climbing.
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Terateng is in the Lotheni area.
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Terateng Cave is in the Lotheni area, its one of the highest caves in the Drakensberg. The cave is small and can accommodate 2 people.
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The Hawk is in the Lotheni area. The name suits perfectly.
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The Tent is in the Lotheni area.
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The pass is north of KaMasihlenga Pass and South of the Hawk in the Lotheni area.
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Yellowwood Cave is in the Lotheni area. The cave is easily reached from Lotheni Camp (about 6km).
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From the Loteni camp follow the Loteni River then left along the Masinhlonga fork. The cave is south-facing. The route continues up to the contour path, then eastwards back towards the camp.
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