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Mzimkhulu Pass (South)

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Mzimkhulu Pass (South) is a pathless route with boulders in the gully and grassier slopes alongside it. The approach can involve crossing stream beds and choosing a line through steep-sided …

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Mzimude Pass (North)

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Mzimude Pass (North) is the northern fissure route in the Garden Castle area, distinct from Mzimude Pass (South). An earlier descent account describes a steep-sided rocky gully, boulders and…

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Mzimude Pass (South)

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

The southern Mzimude routes in the Garden Castle area involve steep grassy slopes and alternative upper gullies. They are separate from the rocky fissure of Mzimude Pass (North). Check which…

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Namahadi Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Namahadi Pass lies in the northern Drakensberg near the Free State–Lesotho border. Namahadi Peak is a separate feature, so reaching the pass does not complete a summit outing. Explore the Ro…

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Nguza Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Nguza Pass is a demanding Mnweni route with a boulder-filled approach, rocky gullies and an exposed grassy traverse. The traverse and scrambling sections call for mountain experience and car…

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Nhlangeni Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Nhlangeni Pass combines grassy slopes with rocky gully terrain in the Vergelegen area. Paths may be absent or indistinct, making fitness and route-finding skills important throughout the app…

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Ntshintshini Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Ntshintshini Pass is a serious, pathless route in the Vergelegen area, with steep rocky terrain and exposed sections. A descent party reported difficulty finding an onward line through the c…

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Ntubeni Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

Ntubeni Pass is a steep route in the Lotheni area. The upper pass has grassy slopes with some rocky sections, while lower approaches can involve thick vegetation and incomplete paths. Allow …

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Phinong Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Phinong Pass crosses grassy slopes and a rocky gully in the Vergelegen area. A path covers parts of the route, with short scrambling sections that need care. Explore the Vergelegen area: Ver…

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Pins Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Pins Pass is a strenuous, pathless Mnweni route with a long approach and sustained steep grassy slopes. It needs fitness, mountain experience and careful navigation. The Pins Pass Hike descr…

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Pitsaneng Pass (North)

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Pitsaneng Pass (North) combines a summit gully, an exposed traverse and a ridge when described from the top down. An earlier winter descent account records a retreat from the traverse; snow …

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Pitsaneng Pass (South)

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Pitsaneng Pass (South) is a pathless mountain route, separate from Pitsaneng Pass (North). The exposed approach and rocky obstacle in the gully are especially hazardous when wet or icy. Allo…

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Redi Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

Redi Pass climbs steep, pathless grassy slopes in the Lotheni area and includes an exposed rock step. This section calls for scrambling or climbing experience; wet rock or ice makes it parti…

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Rhino Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Rhino Pass has a long approach and a pathless gully with rock obstacles and scrambling. Wet rock or ice adds to the difficulty. This is a different route from Mashai Pass, so take care not t…

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Rockeries Pass

Hike · Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

8.4 km · 7 hours · Difficult

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…

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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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Saddle Nek Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Saddle Nek Pass lies between Thaba Ngwangwe and Andre’s Knob in the Bushman’s Nek area. The approach crosses ridges and steep slopes, adding substantial walking before the upper grassy secti…

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Sandleni Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Sandleni Pass follows a pathless grassy gully in the Garden Castle area. Reaching its base involves a substantial walk through the foothills from the main camps. Wet ground or ice in the gul…

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Sani Pass

Hike · Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

15.8 km · 8 hours · Difficult

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…

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