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56 listings found 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… 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… A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km and 1 447m uphill. The hike begins at Lotheni Camp, follows the Ngodwini River and ascends up to the contour path. Hlathimbe Pass itself is very steep. Allo… 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… Ngwangwane Pass, also called Bushman’s Pass, crosses grassy mountain terrain in the Bushman’s Nek area. The upper slopes have no clear trail, so navigation matters even where the gradient is… 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… This trail leaves from below the campsite, where one crosses the swing bridge. It follows the Pholela River upstream for about a kilometre, passing a number of pools before it crosses the ri… GPS track gpxfilename=BNC_to_Painters_and_Whytes_Cave.gpx Walks from Cobham’s hutted camp explore the Pholela River, Emerald Stream and Trout Beck. This outing is about 3.5 hours over 9 km. Ask the reserve about the correct licence and permitted wa… Sani Pass is a high mountain road linking South Africa and Lesotho. The climb is steep, and weather and road conditions can affect both walkers and drivers. Allow about 8 hours for this diff… Tarn Cave is an overnight hiking destination in the Bushman's Nek area. The hike is 8.9 km to the cave with an elevation gain of 661m. Allow around 4 hours for the outward walk, depending on… Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sotho language, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in Southern Africa. The track is from the bor… This circular 3-day hike explores the Bushman’s Nek mountains. Day 1 follows the northern flank of Thamathu Ridge to Thamathu Cave, taking about 4-5 hours over 10 km. The north-east-facing s… A moderately severe 4-5 hrs hike (10 km) along the northern flank of Thamathu Ridge. Path visibility varies with weather and vegetation, and the uphill walk still leaves the return to Bushma… This is a long ridge walk from Bushman’s Nek towards Thamathu Pass, with mountain views opening up as you climb. The gradient may be gentler than on some high passes, but the full distance a…Jacobs Ladder Hike
Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike
Knuckles Pass (North)
Lake District Hike
Lakes Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave Hike
Lammergeier Cave to Tarn Cave (Knuckles Traverse) Hike
Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)
Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass
Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork)
Mzimkulwana Hut Hike
Mzimkulwana Hut to Lakes Cave
Ngwangwane Pass (Bushman's Pass)
Nine Caves in three days
Ouhout Trail
Painters & Whytes Cave Hike
Pholela River Trail
Sani Pass
Tarn Cave Hike
Thabana Ntlenyana Peak Trail Run
Thamathu Cave & Lammergeier Cave Hike
Thamathu Cave Hike
Thamathu Pass Hike
