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45 listings found The walk from Lotheni campsite to Ash Cave takes about three to four hours. Allow time for the return as well. The approach follows the Lotheni River past eMpophomeni Falls to a fork about 4… The walk to Bushman’s Cave via Halfway/Slab Cave is about 9.6km in the Bushman’s Nek area. The cave can be visited on a day hike or used for an overnight stop on day 1 of a longer trip. Arra… The walk from Bushman’s Nek camp to the top of Bushman’s Nek Pass is about 8km, with an elevation gain of 679m. This is the outward leg; allow time and energy for the return walk. The route … A popular pool only 4.5 km from Bushman's Nek camp. The pool is apparently named after Cedric Biggs, a leader of the Mountain Backpackers Club some years ago, who was known for plunging thro… The track starts at Monks Cowl and climbs Gray’s Pass towards Champagne Castle. The pass entry’s own track starts at Keith Bush Camp; the approach from Monks Cowl is additional walking. Reco… Choose a short walk of about 1km to 5km in total along the Pholela River from Cobham. The flexible distance makes this a useful picnic outing or an introduction to Drakensberg walking for ch… The Eagle Trail is a circular mountain walk from the Lotheni camp area, taking in protea slopes, grassland, patches of indigenous forest and stream crossings. The climb opens up views over t… A difficult 10km outward hike from Garden Castle to Rhino Peak, taking roughly 5 hours and gaining 1 194m. The descent needs additional time and energy, so start early for a day hike. Arrang… The outward walk takes about 2 hours over 3.7 km, gaining 377m. The final approach includes wooden steps. The large overhang has flat floor space for about 10 people, though weather affects … The Gelib Tree Trail is a short walk in the Lotheni valley with a story behind its destination. The acacia was grown from seed collected at Gelib in East Africa by Captain Charles Eustace du… The Giant’s Cup Trail is an established multi-day route in the southern Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9 km in total. The firs… The approaches to Goats Cave run via Lammergeier Cave or Thamathu Cave. The Thamathu approach follows a path for much of the way, while the Lammergeier approach includes substantial pathless… The circuit has an outward leg of about 12.5 km (5 hours) to Gxalingenwa Cave and an 11.5 km (4 hours) return via Pinnacle Rock. Plan for both legs, whether walking the circuit in a day or s… This long approach to Gxalingenwa Cave is about 12.5 kms (5 hours), gaining 530m. Pholela Hut is the Giant’s Cup Trail hut, a separate destination from the natural Pholela Cave. The walk fol… This approach to Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock is about 11.5 km (4 hours), with an elevation gain of 432m. Allow separately for the return walk or an onward route. The walk follows the … This walk begins on the Sani Pass Road and follows the Emerald Stream past indigenous forest towards a waterfall and Gxalingenwa Cave, with views of the Giant’s Cup. Allow about 4 hours for … This day hike follows the Bushman's Nek River into the valley. Assess the walking distance, river crossings and conditions for your group, especially when taking younger children. Some of th… A moderate 9 km hike of about 3 hours. This hike begins at the Garden Castle main office, via Swiman Hut and along Hidden Valley, returning the same route. Explore the Garden Castle area: Ga… Jacobs Ladder is a 2 km walk along the Lotheni River to Jacobs Ladder Waterfall. With a gentler gradient than the reserve’s longer hill circuits, it offers a shorter way to enjoy the river v… Jonathan’s Gate is the site of a former Lesotho border post, reached on this walk via Bushman’s Nek Pass. The ruined post is a historical destination, not a functioning border facility. Chec… Knuckles Pass (North) climbs grassy, pathless terrain just north of the northern Devil’s Knuckle in the Bushman’s Nek area. It is separate from Knuckles Pass (South). Do not confuse these ou… Sunrise from Lakes Cave can bring brilliant colours to the surrounding Drakensberg mountains. For this 12km hike from Cobham, allow about 4 to 5 hours. The route starts on relatively level g… A strenuous 9.5km walk from Bushman’s Nek Camp, gaining about 645 meters. Parts of the route have no path, so a map and mountain-navigation experience are important. Allow for the demanding … 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…Ash Cave Hike
Bushman's Cave (via Slab Cave) Hike
Bushman's Nek Pass Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Champagne Castle Peak Trail Run
Cobham Pholela River Walk
Eagle Trail
Garden Castle to Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo)
Garden Castle to Sleeping Beauty Cave Hike
Gelib Tree Trail
Giants Cup Trail Run
Goats Cave Hike (via Thamathu cave)
Gxalingenwa Cave Circular Route
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pholela Shelter
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock
Gxalingenwa River Trail
Halfway/Slab Cave (Fisherman's Cave) Hike
Hidden Valley Hike
Jacobs Ladder Hike
Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike
Knuckles Pass (North)
Lakes Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike
