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155 listings found 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… 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… Starting at the Gorge car park in Royal Natal head roughly South up the hill. This is a steep hike of 558m elevation gain over 3.3km. The viewpoint offers views towards the Amphitheatre, Tug… 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 … Mafadi/Ntheledi is South Africa’s highest peak. Before planning an Injisuthi start, read our 2 November 2026 flood and access update and confirm camp entry, permits and the specific route wi… 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… This hike leads from the camp, along the river near the edge of a forest, up to the large caves, which are crucial archaeological sites and have been turned into a museum showing the Bushman… The Maliba Circular Route is a 13km hike (8miles), starting at Maliba Lodge at 2030m, following the Upper Route to Black Pool, then climbing steadily up to 2626m above sea level. Thereafter … The Lower Trail in Tsehlanyane National Park follows the Hlotse River to Black Pool over 3.1 km (1.9 miles). Allow about 1 hour 20 minutes for the outward walk. It has fewer climbs than the … The Upper Trail in Tsehlanyane National Park is a 3.2km approach (2 miles) from Maliba Lodge to Black Pool, taking about 1 hour 20 minutes. A circuit returning along the Lower Trail takes ab… 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… A relatively easy day hike for the family (probably 8 and above). A steep hill on the way to the hut but almost all downhill after. The views from the hut looking back towards Highmoor and i… A severe 6-8 hrs mountain hike (11 kms) from Cathedral Peak Hotel towards Twins Cave via Mlambonja Pass. This is a sustained ascent into the high mountains, far beyond the shorter valley wal… The Mlambonja Valley offers several walks from Cathedral Peak Hotel: the lower valley about 1,5 km, Neptune’s Pool 4,2 km and Marble Baths 5,2 km. The hotel’s walking guide allows about 4 ho…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
Langalibalele Pass Hike
Leslie's Pass
Lion Buttress Hike
Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass
Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork)
Mafadi / Ntheledi Peak Trail Run
Mafadi Hike (SA’s Highest Peak)
Main Caves Hike
Maliba Circular Route
Maliba Lower Trail To Black Pool
Maliba Upper Trail To Black Pool
Marble Baths Hike
Marble Baths via Grindstone Caves Hike
Mbundini and Fangs Passes Hike
Meander Hut Hike
Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave Hike
Mlambonja Valley Hike
