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Aasvoëlkrans Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and is about 4.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The shelter has two levels, with the lower cave normally used for overnight stay…
View details: Aasvoëlkrans Cave HikeThis itinerary uses Bannerman Hut as a base for an ascent of Bannerman Pass. The first day covers about 10km to the hut, with a sustained climb. After the first night at the hut, climb Banne…
View details: Bannerman Hut and Bannerman Pass Circular RouteThe walk to Bannerman Hut is about 10 km, mostly uphill, from the day picnic area at Giant’s Castle. After a short descent, the route climbs gently for about 4 km. The final 5 km follow the …
View details: Bannerman Hut HikeThis longer approach to Bannerman Hut covers 14 km with 609m of ascent, mostly in the 1st half of the hike. The terrain is relatively level thereafter. The views from Bannerman Hut and the r…
View details: Bannerman Hut via Langalibalele RidgeBannerman Hut lies at the foot of the pass and can serve as a base for an ascent. The route still calls for mountain fitness, navigation and preparation for changing conditions; being close …
View details: Bannerman PassBannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed from the right angle, the cliffs just south of the pass resemble the p…
View details: Bannerman Pass HikeInjisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…
View details: Battle Cave HikeInjisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…
View details: Battle Cave to Injisuthi Cave, Grindstone Caves & Cataract Valley HikeCaracal Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and is about 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The return walk includes a climb back towards the parking area. The overhang provides…
View details: Caracal Cave HikeCathedral Peak rises to 3 004 m in the Cathedral range of the Drakensberg. Its summit is a separate objective from the surrounding valley walks, with steep and exposed terrain on the mountai…
View details: Cathedral Peak Trail RunInjisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…
View details: Centenary Hut HikeChampagne Castle rises to 3377m in the Central Drakensberg. This hike climbs Gray’s Pass before continuing to the summit. Reaching the top of the pass still leaves the summit walk and the re…
View details: Champagne Castle Via Gray's Pass HikeCleo’s Pools lies beside a stream in the valley below Bergview. The GPS track below starts at Drakensberg Sun. A separate approach from the Bergview/Berghaven cottages area drops steeply int…
View details: Cleo's Pools HikeThe Drakensberg Grand Traverse is a long mountain journey without a single fixed path. The route described here covers about 210 kilometers and climbs more than 9,000 meters, depending on th…
View details: Drakensberg Grand TraverseA moderate 3 hour walk (6,6km circular route) through indigenous forest leads to a grotto, waterfall and pool. The shaded water can be cold. Take care on wet rocks and assess the water befor…
View details: Drakensberg Sun to Blue Grotto Pool (return via Barry's Grave)A 4.3km forest walk from Drakensberg Sun. Ask the resort about current trail access before setting out. The Blue Grotto and Barry’s Grave loop is a separate outing. GPS track gpxfilename=Dra…
View details: Drakensberg Sun to Fern ForestFulton’s Rock has San rock art depicting an elephant. Arrange access to the painted site with Highmoor Reserve before visiting. Highmoor camp to Fulton's rock is an easy hike to the rock and…
View details: Fulton's Rock HikeThe guided walk to Game Pass Shelter takes about two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours, passing the spiritually significant Waterfall Shelter. It offers a memorable introduction to San ro…
View details: Game Pass Shelter HikeThis 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…
View details: Giant's Castle Main Cave & River WalkGiant’s Castle Pass is a steep, rocky ascent reaching about 3 102m, with wide views over the surrounding mountains. Reaching the top of the pass is a different objective from climbing the su…
View details: Giant's Castle PassThis alternative route to Giant’s Hut starts at Giant’s Castle main camp, just south of the two Dassies stream route, and climbs steadily towards the hut. Giant’s Hut guide is a ruin and sho…
View details: Giant's Hut via Oribi Ridge HikeThis fairly level walk from Highmoor leads to views of Giant’s Castle on a clear day. Look out for Cape vultures, blesbok and eland along the way. Explore the Highmoor area: Read our Highmoo…
View details: Giant's Viewpoint HikeGiant’s Castle takes its name from the outline of a reclining giant. This track starts at the parking area at Giant’s Camp, climbs Giant’s Castle Pass and continues towards Giant’s Castle Pe…
View details: Giants Castle Peak Trail RunA 4.4km hike with a 436m climb near the end. The Gladstone's Nose Trail offers views of the surrounding Drakensberg landscape. Different species of antelope occur in the area. The trail pass…
View details: Gladstone's Nose Trail
