The Best Hiking Trails in Mpumalanga (South Africa)

High5: Aloe Kaya to Candlewood camp

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Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1083f

TrailRank

66

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High5 Rock forest Trail Takes your past the trout pond, rolling grassy Highland hills with magnificent vistas for miles on end, through the famous Rock forest where the movie "The Ghost and the darkness" (with Val Kilme...

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High5: Aloe Kaya to Stables camp

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Distance

4.85mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

64

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Nice challenging trail, especially when carrying a backpack, with long down- and uphills. Beautiful views, diverse topography and landscapes and some challenging, even a little scary parts. Great for the adventurous! T...

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Three Rondavel’s hike from Forever resorts.

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ron-vanden.broek

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

1568f

TrailRank

60| 4.0

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Entrance fee is 150 Rand per person. Parking is at the restaurant were the hike starts. We followed the Leopard trail, a part from the Guinea Fowl trail and the Kadishi trail.

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Blyde Canyon - Leopard +

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Distance

4.23mi

Elevation +

1440f

TrailRank

55

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A very scenic hike through the Blyde Canyon. A surprising amount of variety starting with an amazing view of the Canyon and the Blyde River below (World's End). The leopard trail then takes you about half way down the Ca...

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High5: Pongola to Aloe Kaya

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Distance

4.19mi

Elevation +

1217f

TrailRank

53

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Rather technical, but beautiful trail. Medium to difficult depending on age and hiking fitness. Will take the hiker past different ruins from different eras, past a fresh mountain stream, the Giant's dice bolder garden...

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High5 Candlewood to Pongola via Rafiki's Cathedral

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Distance

3.27mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

50

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Fairly easy, perhaps moderate trail (depending on age and hiking fitness) to Pongola Express Railway Coach camp via the almost sacred "Aloe Garden", then grassland flats roaming with different species of antelope and eve...

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High5 Hiking Trails: Hell's Bells route

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Distance

3.94mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

50

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Flíppen stunning! 😍 For bookings on any of the High5 Hiking Trails, Mt Komati Hiking Trails or Kruger House Lodge contact Pieta on 0829502417 (Vodacom) or 0717108835 (MTN).

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Biyamiti Camp Trail – (Biyamiti – Kruger National Park - ZA)

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Chris Eady

Distance

1.09mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

42

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This short walk in the private Biyamiti Camp was a good leg stretch after a few consecutive days of game driving. The walk is not long, technical or at all difficult to navigate. The route starts off from the reception, ...

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Leopard + Loeria trail

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yok-65

Distance

4.93mi

Elevation +

1565f

TrailRank

39

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Nice trail going down the hill , with outstanding viewpoints, then getting to the river with multiple small ponds. Climbing back along the river can be a bit technical if wet. Then take the other track (guinea fowl)

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Kruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Morning hike

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churlos

Distance

6.79mi

Elevation +

558f

TrailRank

39

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We got up at 5 am approx. Some time to wash your face, and have a light breakfast. Not much to pack. Don't forget sunscreen! We started walking around 6 am. The hike was planned to last about 5 hours, but we wer...

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Queen Rose Trail

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Redshift3

Distance

13.59mi

Elevation +

2349f

TrailRank

39

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There are two overnight hiker's huts, the Queens View and the Makesh. Its possible to start the trail from either one or other. We started our trek from Queens View. Queens View Hut is an old forestry house and caters fo...

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Florence Hill Day 2

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Redshift3

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

38

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The first section of the trail is through plantation that leads you all the way around a gorge to a picnic table with a spectacular view back to Florence Hill. After a steep up and downhill you reach the Kaapschehoop / B...

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Florence Hill Day 1

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Redshift3

Distance

10.12mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

38

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The Florence Hill Hut has replaced the Coetzeestroom Hut on this brand new section of the trail. The trail starts at the Kaapschehoop Hut, follows all along the escarpment to Florence Hill and includes magnificent views ...

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Barrets Wattles (Day 1)

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Redshift3

Distance

9.72mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

37

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Start your hike at Barretts Coaches. Pass the Berlin Forest Station with its plantation offices, workshops and sheds. The trail then takes you down into the first ravine, Jack's Corner, before crossing a stream. Take not...

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Leopard trail + Guinea trail + Tufa Trail

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Phil.Buyle

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

1716f

TrailRank

37

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Amazing trail across 3 itinerary. Beautiful points of view and 3 refreshing waterfalls/pools on the way. Absolutely gorgeous walk to enjoy the sight of the Drie Rondhavels

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Kaapschehoop to Barrets Hike

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Redshift3

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

37

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From the Kaapschehoop Hut, walk along the escarpment edge until you reach the Kaapschehoop lookout post. On clear days it is possible to see as far as Barberton. The trail now takes you through rocky outcrops and a natur...

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Wattles Barrets (Day 2)

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Redshift3

Distance

5.96mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

36

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Walk through pine and gum trees, fynbos and grass ledges before climbing through a rocky ledge to the top of the cliff. If there is no mist in the area, you may be able to see the escarpment edge that lies to the north. ...

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Barrets Coaches to Kaapschehoop

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Redshift3

Distance

8.99mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

36

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Start your hike at Barretts Coaches. Shortly after passing the forest station, the trail takes you down into the first ravine, Jack's Corner, before crossing a stream. Walk through the indigenous forest to the base of a ...

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Elangeni Hike Day 1

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Redshift3

Distance

8.71mi

Elevation +

2251f

TrailRank

34

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The first part of the trail takes you along the banks of the Elands River for about 1km before you begin you your steep ascent up the mountain. This you achieve by way of Zig-zags that have been carved into the hillside....

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Stone Circles Loop

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Tegwaan

Distance

2.10mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

34

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A beautiful easy hike, great in the early morning. If you go counter-clockwise the first section will show you some of the old (and still mysterious) stone circles, the middle section will give you amazing views from abo...

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Hell's Bells trail

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mountkomati.co.za

Distance

3.57mi

Elevation +

1512f

TrailRank

33

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This 6km circular loop trail is not for beginner hikers, but a wonderful hike with no less than 3 beautiful waterfalls. Three tuff uphills ads to the exhilaration, but the wonderful mountain forests and criss-crossing of...

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Bourke's Luck Potholes

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Distance

3.88mi

Elevation +

846f

TrailRank

33

A hike in the area beyond Bourke's Potholes. You'll get a great view of the Potholes created by the meeting of two rivers. We added a small hike with some elevation changes to get a better view of the area. Saw some w...

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Elangeni Hike Day 2

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Redshift3

Distance

7.15mi

Elevation +

659f

TrailRank

32

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The second day begins with a gradual climb away from the hut until more spectacular views are to be seen. You then descend through forest to the Elangeni fall. You can only be amazed at the stunning sight that befalls yo...

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Oom Pauls (Aloe Kaya-Bermanzi & Back)

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Distance

12.10mi

Elevation +

3074f

TrailRank

32

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This trail is a 2-day backpacker's trail (13km & 9km). You can start from either the Bermanzi or Five Assegais sides. From both sides you are gradually descending through rapidly changing sceneries of impressive rocks, k...

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