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17 listings found This 5-day mountain traverse links the Amphitheatre and Cathedral Peak areas through the northern Drakensberg, including Mnweni. Mnweni forms part of the Amangwane community area outside the… The Chain Ladder route reaches the escarpment from Sentinel Car Park, approached via Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. The ladder ascent is steep and exposed, requiring fitness, confidence with he… The 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… This long approach from the Mnweni Cultural Centre covers 14.5km with an elevation gain of 546m to Five Star Cave. From near the cave, the views take in Fangs Pass and Mbundini Pass. Explore… 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… 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… Allow at least 2 days for this long round trip towards the escarpment via Ntonjelana Pass in Mnweni. The approach follows the Ntonjelana River in Mnweni, using Isandlwana Police Post as the … The Camel Route approaches Organ Pipes Pass along Camel Ridge, joining the final gully of the pass. It includes exposed traversing and scrambling, with mountain views on both sides of the ri… This walk follows the Thuthumi Ridge approach to Organ Pipes Pass from the Cathedral Peak area. Near the upper pass, the striking rock pinnacles give Organ Pipes its name, with views towards… The walk from Cathedral Peak Hotel towards Ribbon Falls is about 3.5km, gaining 358m. The hotel rates its full Ribbon Falls outing as strenuous, so allow for the climb and the return. Ribbon… Rockeries Pass is one of the more accessible escarpment routes in Mnweni, with a path through the pass. It is still a long mountain climb, and mist, erosion and weather can make navigation d… Sherman’s Cave accommodates 10 people and is 3.6 km from Cathedral Peak Hotel; the hike to the cave is all uphill with a total elevation gain of 429m. GPS track gpxfilename=Cathedral_Peak_Ho… Tlanyaku Pass lies between Ndedema Dome and the Sphinx in the Cathedral Peak area. A sustained, steep climb leaves the river approach and reaches a grassy ridge. The walk in and return add t… This uphill walk links Royal Natal with Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge over about 9.5km, gaining 820m. Arrange a return walk or collection before setting out. The lodge’s shorter Mahai walks sta… Xeni Pass is a serious mountain route in the Cathedral Peak area, intended for experienced groups with strong navigation and scrambling skills. Route accounts distinguish North and South for…Amphitheatre to Cathedral Peak Hike
Chain Ladder Pass
Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Five Star Cave Hike
Icidi Pass Hike
Ifidi Pass Hike
Mbundini and Fangs Passes Hike
Mnweni via Rockeries and Mnweni Passes Hike
Ntonyelana Pass (iNtonyelana) Hike
Organ Pipes Pass (Camel Route)
Organ Pipes Pass from Cathedral Peak Reserve
Ribbon Cave and Falls Hike
Rockeries Pass
Sherman's Cave Hike
Tlanyaku Pass
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge Hike
Xeni Pass
