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Amakehla Pass is a fairly easy pass to hike. It can be accessed in two ways: from Pholela Cave or by starting on the connecting path between the two caves.
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Amakhela Pass from Pholela Cave which is located in the Cobham area of the Drakesnberg.
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Amakhela Pass via the ridge route which is located in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg.
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Black Eagle Pass is not on the main escarpment and forms part of the Giants Cup Hikeathon.
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Bollard Pass is not marked on most hiking maps. It is closely associated with and named after Bollard Peak.
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Bushman's Nek Pass is situated on a path towards the Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho. The route is suitable for hiking and horse riding.
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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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Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg.
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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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The Isicatula Pass is found in the Bushman's Nek area. This pass descends from the escarpment into Lesotho by means of a narrow and steep gully.
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Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building. The name most probably originates from Joseph Leabua Jonathan who was th ...
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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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The KaNtuba Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is the highest Berg pass. KaNtuba has a sustained gradient and therefore it is manageable to hike.
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Knuckles Pass (North) is located in the Bushman's Nek area. There is no visible trail.
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Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route.
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Knuckles Traverse Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek just left of Lammergeier pass and goats cave.
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Lammergeier Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek and is a relatively easy pass, however the last 1km on a steep uphill from Lammergeier cave has no visible path. At the top of the pass you will see goats cave on your right.
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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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Mangaun Pass is located in the Vergelegen area.
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Mashai Pass is often used by hikers climbing the Rhino. Some sections are harshly eroded making it a tricky pass to do. It is the first gully North of Mlambonja Peak and has cairns marking the top.
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The Masubasuba Pass is the most direct way to climb the Hodgson's Peaks. The approach to the pass is spectacularly scenic. The hike up this pass is along the Pholela River Valley and then via Fingall's Rock.
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Along Minaret Pass, rockfall might be an issue. The pass is best accessed from Lakes Cave. Minaret Pass is located south of Hodgson's Peak.
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Mkhomazi Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is a pass with a trail that the locals frequently use.
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Mlahlangubo Pass has two access points - the gully, where there is minor local usage, and the north pass. It is an easy pass from Vergelegen Camp.
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Mohlesi Pass is not often used. It is a steep pass which can be found in the south of the Drakensberg in the Vergelegen region.
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Mqatesheni Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area.
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The Mzimkhulu Middle Pass is located in the Garden Castle area. There is a waterfall on route which may be tricky to navigate.
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There are three possible heads to the Mzimkhulu pass. The North pass is easy with a distinct path and offers beautiful scenery.
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 The South Mzimkhulu Pass has no path but it is an easy pass.
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Mzimude Pass (North) is located in the Garden Castle area. The pass has no trail and it is not used often.
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The Mzimude Passes are not rock passes. The South Pass is steep and is used more often than the North Pass. It has a lot of exposure due to height but it is still safe.
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The Ngaqamadola North Pass is moderatly difficult. It does not have a path to follow.
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The Ngaqamadola South Pass is in good condition. It is not a difficult pass to do.
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Ngwangwane Pass is also known as Bushman's Pass has no trail but is a relatively easy and flat pass.
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Nhlangeni Pass is located in the Vergelegen area in the Berg. It is a moderately easy hike that lacks a trail.
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Ntshintshini Pass is without a trail and located in the Vergelegen area.
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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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Phinong Pass has a trail. It is fairly easy to hike in the Vergelegen Reserve.
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The Pitsaneng North Pass is a gully followed by a traverse and a ridge (from the top down).
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The Pitsaneng South Pass is without a trail.
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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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The approach to Rhino Pass is difficult but the actual pass is fairly easy. It has spectacular scenery.
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The Saddle Nek Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek region of the Drakensberg.
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Sandleni Pass is a grassy gully pass and has no trail. It is relatively easy to hike. Although it is technically located in the Garden Castle area, it is very far from both Garden Castle and Cobham and therefore has little traffic.
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Sani Pass is a high mountain pass. The path is a steep gravel road. By law only 4x4 vehicles may drive this road. A difficult 8 hour hike (16 km's) The hike up the pass begins in the car park 5.5 km past the Sani Pass Hotel. It is long and steep. Passports are necessary at the top.
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