Drakensberg Hikes

Hikes

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When going on a hike please ensure you have a map which can be purchased from most of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife regional reserves or at the head office in Pietermaritzburg.

This guide to Hiking in the Drakensberg may also be of assistance especially if your first hike. A list of the caves and phone numbers that can be booked is available here and an example of the Mountain Rescue Register can be downloaded here.

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Fairy Glen Hike

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An easy 2.2km in total hike from the day parking area in Royal Natal. The path is uphill and then through the bush to the waterfall.

Region
Northern Drakensberg
Area
Royal Natal
Location (Degrees)
28°41'00.0"S 28°57'00.0"E
Location (Decimal)
-28.683344, 28.950003
Type of Hike
Day Hike
Hike Grade
Hike Distance (Km's to destination)
1.1
Total Hike Distance (Km's)
2.2
Hike Duration (to destination)
0.5
Hike Duration (return)
0.5
Total Hike Duration (Hrs)
1.0
Explore
Waterfalls or Pools
Altitude
1,467
Tags
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Tracks
distance duration avg. speed trackpoints trackpt. distance
1.1 km n/a n/a km/h 120 9.52 m
altitude range lowest point highest point uphill downhill
64 m 1411 m 1475 m 65 m 26 m
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