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Sani Lodge Backpackers- Ngnewna Pools- Gxalingenwa

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Trail stats

Distance
13.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,205 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,205 ft
Max elevation
6,606 ft
TrailRank 
33
Min elevation
5,082 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
5 hours 32 minutes
Time
7 hours 43 minutes
Coordinates
3816
Uploaded
July 22, 2023
Recorded
July 2023
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near Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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Itinerary description

Sani Lodge Backpackers loop to the gorge and beyond, passing the forest, waterfalls, plenty of pools and beatiful sceneries. Potable water most of the way, easy to go with a half a litre bottle. We saw baboons, elands, zebras and mountain readbacks. No technical difficulty. Highly recommend this trail. The backpackers itself is a great spot to stay- both camping or in the rooms. Food available but no beer or wine sold- supply yourself!

Waypoints

PictographPanorama Altitude 5,430 ft
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Panorama

PictographWaterfall Altitude 5,443 ft
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Waterfall

PictographRiver Altitude 5,771 ft
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Waterfall

PictographCave Altitude 5,781 ft
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Cave

PictographPanorama Altitude 6,227 ft
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Panorama

PictographFauna Altitude 5,833 ft
Photo ofZebras- escaped from a private reserve nearby

Zebras- escaped from a private reserve nearby

PictographPanorama Altitude 5,673 ft
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Panorama

PictographFauna Altitude 5,725 ft
Photo ofElands- zoom in

Elands- zoom in

PictographSummit Altitude 5,797 ft
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Summit

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