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Aasvoëlkrans Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

7.8 km · 3 hours · Moderate

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…

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Bannerman Hut Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

20 km · 7.5 hours · Moderate

The 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 …

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Bannerman Pass

Hike · Pass

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

2.4 km · 4 hours · Difficult

Bannerman 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 …

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Bannerman Pass Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

25 km · 10 hours · Difficult

Bannerman 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…

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Battle Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

11.4 km · 5 hours · Moderate

Injisuthi 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…

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Caracal Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

10.4 km · 4 hours · Moderate

Caracal 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…

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Cathedral Peak Trail Run

Hike · Trail Running & FKTs

Central Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

17.99 km · Very Difficult · Fastest recorded: 2 h 11 min

Cathedral 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…

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Centenary Hut Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

21 km · 11 hours · Difficult

Injisuthi 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…

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Cleo's Pools Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

7.2 km · 3 hours · Easy

Cleo’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…

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Fulton's Rock Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

9.8 km · 4.5 hours · Moderate

Fulton’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…

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Game Pass Shelter Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Kamberg

6.8 km · 3.5 hours · Easy

The 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…

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Giant's Castle Pass

Hike · Pass

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

2 km · 4 hours · Difficult

Giant’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…

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Giant's Viewpoint Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

9.0 km · 3 hours · Easy

This 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…

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Giants Castle Peak Trail Run

Hike · Trail Running & FKTs

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

28 km · Very Difficult

Giant’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…

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Gladstone's Nose Trail

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Kamberg

8.8 km · 4.5 hours · Moderate

A 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…

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Gray's Pass

Hike · Pass

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

5 km · 4.5 hours · Difficult

Gray's Pass is a short but difficult mountain pass in the Monks Cowl area. The GPS track below starts at Keith Bush Camp; allow separately for reaching the camp and for your return journey. …

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Grindstone Caves Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

8.4 km · 4.5 hours · Moderate

Injisuthi 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…

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