Cedric's Pool Hike

Region

Southern Drakensberg

Area

Bushmans Nek

Type

Day Hike

Explore

Waterfalls or Pools

Trail facts

Distance (km)

9.0

Walking time (hrs)

Difficulty

Easy

Altitude (m)

1866

One-way distance (km)

4.5

Outward time (hrs)

Return time (hrs)

Route description

A 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 through the ice into the freezing pool.

It's also referred to as "Three pools" on some of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife maps and literature.

Explore the Bushman’s Nek area: Read our Bushman’s Nek Nature Reserve guide for more walks, caves and mountain routes in this part of the southern Drakensberg.

GPS track

GPS Track Details

Track length:	4.47 km
Total ascent:	106 m
Total descent:	0 m

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Directions

The route starting at the Bushman's Nek Office where you fill in the mountain register passes the South African border post. You then cross the stream three times (a turn to the right after the second stream takes you towards Bushman's Cave.)

You follow the path with the Ngwangwane River on your right. At 4 km you cross the river and turn to your right, after 500m walking towards the river (on your right) you will find Cedric's Pool. The pool is a couple meters below the path level, walk down the path to the pool.

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

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