Giant's Castle Main Cave & River Walk

Trail facts

Distance (km)

5.3

Walking time (hrs)

3

Difficulty

Easy

Altitude (m)

1747

Route description

This walk combines a visit to the Main Cave San rock-art site with a walk along the Bushman's River for a picnic. Arrange the guided rock-art visit with Giant's Castle reserve before setting out. The circular route is 5.3 km and can be made shorter if required.

Choose the outing to suit your group’s fitness and mobility, and allow time for the guided visit.

Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley with open grassland and the high escarpment. The reserve is known for its hiking, birdlife and San rock-art heritage. Read our Giant's Castle Nature Reserve guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

GPS track

GPS Track Details

Track length:	5.30 km
Total ascent:	132 m
Total descent:	132 m

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⚠️ Mountain safety notice

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

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Location map

Visitor reviews

Bishmans cave, river walk circular route

Elize de Vries · 26 May 2024

We did the hike on 25 May 2024. On the way there via the main caves hike we had a pleasant walk. Fairly easy but with some steep climbing up towards the caves. Please remeber to take a day pack with some snacks for energy an sufficient water. Shade is scarce on this walk, so take a hat. Coming back we took the riverview hike. This is an excellent and very scenic route as you make your way back walking directly next to the river in the valley. Fairly easy walk but it has a steep climb back to the camp. All in all we had a beautiful and peaceful hike. Enjoy yours!

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