Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike

Region

Southern Drakensberg

Area

Bushmans Nek

Type

Day Hike

Overnight

Explore

Caves

Passes

Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)

Walking time (hrs)

Difficulty

Moderate

Altitude (m)

2395

One-way distance (km)

8.5

Outward time (hrs)

3.5

Return time (hrs)

3.5

Route description

The Knuckles Traverse links Lammergeier Cave and Tarn Cave in the Bushman’s Nek area of the Southern Drakensberg. It is a cave-to-cave leg that can form part of a longer journey through this distinctive mountain landscape.

The supplied track covers roughly 8.5 km between the caves. Returning along the same track would double that distance; the approaches from camp are separate parts of the itinerary. Arrange overnight stays and the walk out as part of the full trip.

Read our Bushmans Nek Nature Reserve guide for more about the surrounding area and planning a visit.

GPS track

GPS Track Details

Track length:	8.51 km
Total ascent:	403 m
Total descent:	389 m

More GPS track information and download

Related cave

Tarn Cave

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

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

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

Location map

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