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71 listings found 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 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 severe two- to three-day hike (19 km). The hike starts at Cobham Camp and follows the main Polela River towards the escarpment. The path becomes less clear, and Masubasuba Pass is long and… An extreme round trip of at least 3 days through the Icidi Valley in Mnweni, following the Icidi River towards the escarpment. The traditional starting reference is Isandlwana Police Post; a… This serious mountain outing through the Ifidi Valley in Mnweni needs at least 3 days for the round trip. The approach follows the Mnweni and Ifidi rivers towards Ifidi Pass, using Isandlwan… 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… 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… Judge Pass is a steep route in the Injisuthi area that involves some rock scrambling. Path visibility can vary with conditions, so plan for navigation as well as the climb. GPS track gpxfile… The Lake District offers a choice of walks among the caves and landmarks of Cobham’s Little Berg. Outings can range from about 8 hrs to 2 days, depending on the loop and overnight stop. A ne… 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… From Bushman’s Nek camp, this very strenuous 10.6 km hike gains 859 meters. There is no path in places, so navigation skills and a detailed map are essential. Allow for a demanding ascent an… Older maps may name this route Bushman’s River Pass. It is now associated with amaHlubi Chief Langalibalele and the conflict of 1873. Five members of the colonial force, including three Nata… Leslie's Pass is a long route to the escarpment in the Injisuthi area. Plan for a sustained mountain ascent, the approach and the return journey. GPS track gpxfilename=Leslies_Pass.gpx Explo… This entry covers the gully access of Lotheni Pass South Fork. It shares much of the approach with the main access, but the upper gully is a separate option without a clear path. Tony Marsha… Lotheni Pass South Fork has main and gully access options. This entry covers the main access. In an April 2024 update, Tony Marshall reported erosion and sections where the path had largely … 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… Injisuthi and Marble Baths access update — 2 November 2026: In a recent Facebook update, MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports severe flood damage around Marble Baths, including a washed-awa… 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… An extreme 2 days (27 kms) outing using Mbundini Pass and Fangs Pass around Mbundini Abbey Peak in Mnweni. Both passes involve steep mountain terrain and demand fitness, navigation skills an… An extreme 4 days (48 kms) circular hike in Mnweni, traditionally described from Isandlwana Police Post. Arrange current starting access and parking locally. The first day reaches the base o… 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 becaus…Gxalingenwa Cave via Pholela Shelter
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock
Halfway/Slab Cave (Fisherman's Cave) Hike
Hodgson's Peaks Hike
Icidi Pass Hike
Ifidi Pass Hike
Injisuthi to Centenary Hut and Marble Baths Cave
Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike
Judge Pass
Lake District Hike
Lakes Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike
Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)
Langalibalele Pass
Leslie's Pass
Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork)
Mafadi Hike (SA’s Highest Peak)
Marble Baths Hike
Marble Baths via Grindstone Caves Hike
Mbundini and Fangs Passes Hike
Mnweni via Rockeries and Mnweni Passes Hike
Mzimkulwana Hut Hike
