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36 listings found 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 … This 3 day backpacking trip from Cobham stays at Mzimkulwana Hut on night 1 and Lakes Cave on night 2. Book the hut and cave through Cobham, and arrange any San rock-art visit in advance. Su… 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… 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 Giants Cup trail is an established multi-day trail 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 first… 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 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… 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… 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… 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 … 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… A 9.2km hike mostly uphill with a detour to Siphongweni Cave, the highlight of any trip to Cobham. The bushman paintings 100m from the Cave are some of the best you will ever see in the Drak… We just love visiting and sleeping in the Drakensberg caves, so why not plan a hike to see as many as possible over three days. Five friends agreed to go with on this adventure knowing we wo…Bushman's Cave (via Slab Cave) Hike
Bushman's Nek Pass Hike
Cobham to Mzimkulwana Hut and Lakes Cave
Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Garden Castle to Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo)
Garden Castle to Sleeping Beauty Cave Hike
Giant's Cup Trail Hike
Goats Cave Hike (via Thamathu cave)
Gxalingenwa Cave Circular Route
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pholela Shelter
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock
Halfway/Slab Cave (Fisherman's Cave) Hike
Hodgson's Peaks Hike
Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike
Lake District Hike
Lakes Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike
Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork)
Mzimkulwana Hut Hike
Mzimkulwana Hut to Lakes Cave
Nine Caves in three days
