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Bushman's Nek Hut

Hut or Camp

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Bushman’s Nek Hut accommodates up to 30 people near the southern end of the Giant’s Cup Trail. It stands slightly above the South African border post, overlooking the Bushman’s River and the…

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Bushman's Nek Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Bushman’s Nek Pass leads towards Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho. The trail is used by walkers and pack animals, but erosion can make sections awkward. Check current access and travel …

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Bushman's Nek Pass Hike

Hike

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

19.8 km · 9.5 hours · Difficult

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 …

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Caboose Peak

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Caboose Peak is in Mnweni, with Icidi Pass and Mbundini Pass in the surrounding mountains. The summit requires further walking beyond the passes, adding to the approach and return.

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Cambalala House

Hut or Camp

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Cambalala is a self-catering cottage situated close to the top of Mike’s Pass in the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Cathedral Peak Reserve of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. Vehicle access is restrict…

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Cannibal Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Cannibal Cave is a rock shelter in the northern Drakensberg near Royal Natal. It has San rock art and is associated with historical accounts of people taking refuge during conflicts in the r…

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Cape Union Mart

Accessory

Outdoor clothing and equipment Cape Union Mart is an outdoor retailer established in 1933, with clothing, footwear and equipment for hiking, camping, trail running and travel. Its stores and…

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Caracal Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

Caracal Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and lies about 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The return walk includes a climb back towards the parking area. The cave has a dust…

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Caracal Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

10.4 km · 4 hours · Moderate

Caracal Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and is about 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The return walk includes a climb back towards the parking area. The overhang provides…

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Carbineer Point

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

Carbineer Point is a summit on the Giant’s Castle escarpment, in the ridge country between Mount Durnford and Katana. The neighbouring Jarateng or Jarding pass gullies are distinct routes, s…

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Cascades Path Rock

Rock Art

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Located in the Royal Natal National Park along the Mahai river, a short walk of about 800m from the Mahai campsite. This is the only rock art site accessible to people in wheel chairs. Casca…

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Castle Buttress

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Castle Buttress is in the Cathedral Peak area. Organ Pipes Pass can be approached via the Camel Route or Thuthumi Ridge. Choose the intended pass approach and plan the onward Castle Buttress…

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Castleburn Resort

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Castleburn Resort offers self-catering chalets around Lake Madingofani in the southern Drakensberg. Thatched stone cottages, mountain views and wetland surroundings form the setting, with bi…

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Cathedral Peak

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak · Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak is in the Cathedral Peak area, near Bell Cave. The summit outing from Cathedral Peak Hotel is a long mountain day with steep rock scrambling and exposed sections. Read our Cat…

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Cathedral Peak Hike

Hike

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

19 km · 10 hours · Very Difficult

Cathedral Peak is a long, arduous mountain outing from Cathedral Peak Hotel, requiring a high level of fitness. For the full summit-and-return trip, the hotel’s hiking information describes …

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Cathedral Peak Hotel

Accommodation

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak Hotel is a 4-star, family-owned hotel in the Cathedral Peak valley, surrounded by the Drakensberg mountains. It offers accommodation, meals and a range of outdoor activities. …

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Cathedral Peak Trail Run

Hike · Trail Running & FKTs

Central Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

17.99 km · Very Difficult · Fastest recorded: 2 h 11 min

Cathedral Peak rises to 3 004 m in the Cathedral range of the Drakensberg. Its summit is a separate objective from the surrounding valley walks, with steep and exposed terrain on the mountai…

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