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Rwanqa Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Rwanqa Pass is a difficult route where vegetation can obscure the line. Use current route information alongside a suitable map when planning the hike.

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Smuggler's Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Smuggler’s Pass connects parts of the Organ Pipes Thuthumi Ridge route with Thuthumi Pass before reaching the escarpment. Two connecting paths join higher up, making the junctions easy to co…

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The Crack Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

The Crack is a steep passage with ladder sections in the Royal Natal–Witsieshoek walking area. It is a different route from Mudslide. The steep ground needs care, particularly when wet. Expl…

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Thuthumi Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Thuthumi Pass is different from the Thuthumi Ridge approach to Organ Pipes Pass. It offers views of the Ndumeni Dome cliffs and the back of the Organ Pipes, but includes steep climbing and a…

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Tlanyaku Pass

Hike · Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

4.8 km · 5 hours · Difficult

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…

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Tsekesteke Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Tsekesteke Pass, also written Tseketseke Pass, follows the river and gully alongside the Pyramid and the Column. The approach includes boulder hopping, followed by steep grassy slopes higher…

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Twins Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Twins Pass descends from the vicinity of Twins Cave towards the Mnweni valleys. It is a steep mountain route with pathless sections. Explore the area: Read our Amangwane Traditional Authorit…

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Xeni Pass

Hike · Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

30 km · 13 hours · Very Difficult

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…

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