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56 listings found The walk from Lotheni campsite to Ash Cave takes about three to four hours. Allow time for the return as well. The approach follows the Lotheni River past eMpophomeni Falls to a fork about 4… The walk to Bushman’s Cave via Halfway/Slab Cave is about 9.6km in the Bushman’s Nek area. The cave can be visited on a day hike or used for an overnight stop on day 1 of a longer trip. Arra… 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 … A popular pool only 4.5 km from Bushman's Nek camp. The pool is apparently named after Cedric Biggs, a leader of the Mountain Backpackers Club some years ago, who was known for plunging thro… The track starts at Monks Cowl and climbs Gray’s Pass towards Champagne Castle. The pass entry’s own track starts at Keith Bush Camp; the approach from Monks Cowl is additional walking. Reco… Choose a short walk of about 1km to 5km in total along the Pholela River from Cobham. The flexible distance makes this a useful picnic outing or an introduction to Drakensberg walking for ch… This 3 day backpacking trip from Cobham stays at Mzimkulwana Hut on night 1 and Lakes Cave on night 2. Book the hut and cave through Cobham, and arrange any San rock-art visit in advance. Su… Cyprus Cave is a stream-eroded overhang in the uMkhomazi area, with a pool in front. Its floor slopes towards the pool, and water comes over the lip above the cave. Heavy rain and flash floo… Cyprus Cave Annex is a separate overhang a few metres from Cyprus Cave. It is narrower and less sheltered than the main cave, so the two should not be treated as interchangeable overnight st… The Drakensberg Grand Traverse is a long mountain journey without a single fixed path. The route described here covers about 210 kilometers and climbs more than 9,000 meters, depending on th… The Eagle Trail is a circular mountain walk from the Lotheni camp area, taking in protea slopes, grassland, patches of indigenous forest and stream crossings. The climb opens up views over t… A difficult 10km outward hike from Garden Castle to Rhino Peak, taking roughly 5 hours and gaining 1 194m. The descent needs additional time and energy, so start early for a day hike. Arrang… The outward walk takes about 2 hours over 3.7 km, gaining 377m. The final approach includes wooden steps. The large overhang has flat floor space for about 10 people, though weather affects … The Gelib Tree Trail is a short walk in the Lotheni valley with a story behind its destination. The acacia was grown from seed collected at Gelib in East Africa by Captain Charles Eustace du… The Giants Cup trail is an established multi-day trail in the southern Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9 km in total. The first… The Giant’s Cup Trail is an established multi-day route in the southern Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9 km in total. The firs… The approaches to Goats Cave run via Lammergeier Cave or Thamathu Cave. The Thamathu approach follows a path for much of the way, while the Lammergeier approach includes substantial pathless… The circuit has an outward leg of about 12.5 km (5 hours) to Gxalingenwa Cave and an 11.5 km (4 hours) return via Pinnacle Rock. Plan for both legs, whether walking the circuit in a day or s… This long approach to Gxalingenwa Cave is about 12.5 kms (5 hours), gaining 530m. Pholela Hut is the Giant’s Cup Trail hut, a separate destination from the natural Pholela Cave. The walk fol… This approach to Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock is about 11.5 km (4 hours), with an elevation gain of 432m. Allow separately for the return walk or an onward route. The walk follows the … This walk begins on the Sani Pass Road and follows the Emerald Stream past indigenous forest towards a waterfall and Gxalingenwa Cave, with views of the Giant’s Cup. Allow about 4 hours for … This day hike follows the Bushman's Nek River into the valley. Assess the walking distance, river crossings and conditions for your group, especially when taking younger children. Some of th… A moderate 9 km hike of about 3 hours. This hike begins at the Garden Castle main office, via Swiman Hut and along Hidden Valley, returning the same route. Explore the Garden Castle area: Ga… A severe two- to three-day hike (19 km). The hike starts at Cobham Camp and follows the main Polela River towards the escarpment. The path becomes less clear, and Masubasuba Pass is long and…Ash Cave Hike
Bushman's Cave (via Slab Cave) Hike
Bushman's Nek Pass Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Champagne Castle Peak Trail Run
Cobham Pholela River Walk
Cobham to Mzimkulwana Hut and Lakes Cave
Cyprus Cave
Cyprus Cave Annex
Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Eagle Trail
Garden Castle to Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo)
Garden Castle to Sleeping Beauty Cave Hike
Gelib Tree Trail
Giant's Cup Trail Hike
Giants Cup Trail Run
Goats Cave Hike (via Thamathu cave)
Gxalingenwa Cave Circular Route
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pholela Shelter
Gxalingenwa Cave via Pinnacle Rock
Gxalingenwa River Trail
Halfway/Slab Cave (Fisherman's Cave) Hike
Hidden Valley Hike
Hodgson's Peaks Hike
