Mzimkulwana Hut Hike

Region

Southern Drakensberg

Area

Cobham

Type

Day Hike

Overnight

Explore

Bushman Paintings

Caves

Huts

Landmarks

Waterfalls or Pools

Vistas

Trail facts

Distance (km)

17.2

Walking time (hrs)

Difficulty

Moderate

Altitude (m)

1642

One-way distance (km)

8.6

Outward time (hrs)

3.5

Return time (hrs)

3.5

Route description

This is day 2 of the Giants Cup Trail hike. It’s an easy hike of 8.6km to Mzimkulwana Hut. On the way you pass Bath Plug Cave which is a good spot for lunch.

The hut can be quite cold because it is in a valley near a river, so take warm clothes along.

GPS track

GPS Track Details

Track length:	8.63 km
Total ascent:	252 m
Total descent:	255 m

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Directions

Day 1: From Cobham (North is Ndlovini Peak and to the right is Grandma Peak then Emerald Dome)

Cobham Parking Lot –> Allens Shelter (1km) -> Tortise Rocks (2.8km – 225m up) -> Bathplug Cave (4km) -> Mzimkhulwana Hut (8.64km)

From Hut

South is Bamboo Mountain (4km)
West is Little Bamboo Mountain (4.5km)
River below hut is Mzimkhulwana River
River above hut is Siphongweni River
North / North South is eSiphongweni Peak which has Mpongweni Shelters and Siphongweni Cave (2.6km)
North / North West The Pimple Mountain (1.3km)
Behind The Pimple is Amakehla Pass (11km)

Related hut

Mzimkulwana Hut

⚠️ 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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