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Mlambonja Valley Hike

Region
Northern Drakensberg
Area
Cathedral Peak
Type
Day Hike
Mlambonja Valley Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)
5
Walking time (hrs)
4
Difficulty
Moderate
One-way distance (km)
2.5
Outward time (hrs)
2
Return time (hrs)
2

Route description

The Mlambonja Valley offers several walks from Cathedral Peak Hotel: the lower valley about 1,5 km, Neptune’s Pool 4,2 km and Marble Baths 5,2 km. The hotel’s walking guide allows about 4 hours return for Neptune’s Pool. The longer pool walks include river crossings and rocky riverbed sections. These Marble Baths are separate from the pools at Injisuthi. The Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave hike is a much more demanding mountain outing.

Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has walking options ranging from short outings in the foothills to longer routes into the high mountains. Route choice makes a substantial difference to the experience and preparation required. Read our Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve (Didima) guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

⚠️ 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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