The Best Trails in Bonjaneni, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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Photo of Cascades, Lookout Rock, and Tiger Falls Loop - (Mahai, Royal Natal NP - Drakensberg) Photo of Tugela Falls Overnight via the Chain Ladders – (Royal Natal NP – Drakensberg) Photo of Sentinel to Thukela Falls
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  • Cascades, Lookout Rock, and Tiger Falls Loop - (Mahai, Royal Natal NP - Drakensberg)

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    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates
    Distance
    4.85mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCascades, Lookout Rock, and Tiger Falls Loop - (Mahai, Royal Natal NP - Drakensberg) Photo ofCascades, Lookout Rock, and Tiger Falls Loop - (Mahai, Royal Natal NP - Drakensberg) Photo ofCascades, Lookout Rock, and Tiger Falls Loop - (Mahai, Royal Natal NP - Drakensberg)

    This scenic loop is an easy option and suitable for hikers of all ages and fitness levels, the surrounding forests, waterfalls, peaks and vistas are truly spectacular. The trail which starts and ends at the Mahai campsit...

    I did almost the same trial. I chenge at the end. One of the most beautiful places that I saw.
    Alejandro Aran
    This trail is so beautiful! It's not at all tough and there are so many waterfalls and forest sections. There is a sligh...
    Maxime Yates

  • Tugela Falls Overnight via the Chain Ladders – (Royal Natal NP – Drakensberg)

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    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates
    Distance
    10.68mi
    Elevation +
    4715f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofTugela Falls Overnight via the Chain Ladders – (Royal Natal NP – Drakensberg) Photo ofTugela Falls Overnight via the Chain Ladders – (Royal Natal NP – Drakensberg) Photo ofTugela Falls Overnight via the Chain Ladders – (Royal Natal NP – Drakensberg)

    Starting and ending at the Sentinel parking lot, this hike up the Chain Ladders to Tugela falls on top of the great Southern African escarpment must be one of South Africa’s most iconic trails. To arrive at the Sentinel ...

    This is an easy trail for the most part but the chain ladders are difficult if you are not comfortable with wind can be ...
    Maxime Yates

  • Sentinel to Thukela Falls

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    7.32mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofSentinel to Thukela Falls Photo ofSentinel to Thukela Falls Photo ofSentinel to Thukela Falls

    Amazing trail, best hike ever. Views were absolutely amazing for the entire hike. Trail is not well marked and requires a guide or GPS map. The route we took avoided the chain ladders and was replaced by a tough scram...

  • Tugela Gorge

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    Grobler du Preez
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    2536f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge

    Park at the parking area below Thendele camp. After 7 km you will reach the Tugela "tunnel", where overhanging rocks form a 65 m long tunnel. 50m after the tunnel you will see the Tugela Falls, at 940m, the 2nd tallest o...

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  • Sentinel trail Drakensberg

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    Grobler du Preez
    Distance
    8.51mi
    Elevation +
    4429f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofSentinel trail Drakensberg Photo ofSentinel trail Drakensberg Photo ofSentinel trail Drakensberg

    Up with the chain ladders and down with the gully. Gully is much more difficult than chain ladders. Road currently not suitable for sedan cars. Enquire road condition at Witsieshoek Resort before going

  • RNNP - Up the Crack and back

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    1791f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRNNP - Up the Crack and back Photo ofRNNP - Up the Crack and back Photo ofRNNP - Up the Crack and back

    One of the best walks within the Royal Natal National Park in our opinion. Leaving the hikers parking at Mahai camp site head up past the Casades (great swiminig pools) up past Gudu Falls (more swiming pools) then up ...

  • Tugela Gorge

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    8.82mi
    Elevation +
    2461f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge

    This is a hike up the Tugela Gorge towards the base of the falls and the Amphitheater. Lots of natural beauty, but the wildlife is limited. Some climbing skills are required to tackle the chain ladders and the canyon at ...

  • Day 1/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse

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    Mr. Llorca
    Distance
    10.51mi
    Elevation +
    3133f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofDay 1/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse Photo ofDay 1/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse Photo ofDay 1/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse

    Day 1/5 Mini Traverse in the Drakensberg, guiding by Gustav Greffrath: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g662254-d4972791-Reviews-Itchyfeet_SA-Winterton_Drakensberg_Region_KwaZulu_Natal.html Early morning...

  • Sentinel in Drakensberg

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    Grobler du Preez
    Distance
    8.06mi
    Elevation +
    3281f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSentinel in Drakensberg Photo ofSentinel in Drakensberg Photo ofSentinel in Drakensberg

    The trail takes you to top of the Tugela Falls, at 940m, the 2nd tallest on earth (newest measurements put it at 980m which, if accepted, will make it the tallest on earth). Difficult if you are unfit, otherwise moderate...

  • Drakensberg Grand Traverse

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    Jabberwock
    Distance
    127.04mi
    Elevation +
    22329f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDrakensberg Grand Traverse Photo ofDrakensberg Grand Traverse Photo ofDrakensberg Grand Traverse

    It is a traverse of the Drakensberg that starts from the Sentinel Car Park perimeter fence and then stops at the Bushman’s Nek Border Post perimeter fence. Various checkpoints have to be visited along the way. These incl...

    excelent!
    ElCaminauta

  • Royal Natal - Tukela Gorge trail

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    Habib Tawk
    Distance
    9.20mi
    Elevation +
    2349f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofRoyal Natal - Tukela Gorge trail Photo ofRoyal Natal - Tukela Gorge trail Photo ofRoyal Natal - Tukela Gorge trail

    Beautiful, not very challenging hike. The calmness and diversity of the sceneries is quite nice. Don't expect to see the water fall if u are hiking out of the season since it dries out by the end of the winter. Definitel...

  • Gudu falls+ crack

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    Notdeadyet
    Distance
    6.96mi
    Elevation +
    3100f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGudu falls+ crack Photo ofGudu falls+ crack Photo ofGudu falls+ crack

    Easy hike and beautifull sceneries. First part when you go down by crack, one chain scrambling could be a little bit challenging

  • Northern Berg Trail Running (16km)

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    10.32mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km) Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km) Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km)

    Start at the Cavern head out of the fern forest passing above the Cavern's top dams then turn south and contour to the Du Toit's Down hill section and finish at All Out Adventures further down the Putterill Spruit river....

  • Tugela Gorge

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    badsyntax
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    2999f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge Photo ofTugela Gorge

    Tugela Gorge hike. Sadly the chain ladder is broken at the end and you won't be able to complete the last section. Apparently this ladder has been broken for a few years now which is annoying. Ask the rangers about the s...

  • Northern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

    Starting and finishing at All Out Adventures, taking in Waterfall Cave, Montusi Mountain lodge, the Run way and the real fun of Secret Pass, The slippery Putterill Weir and the climb back out the valley. All trails re...

  • Cannibals Cave parkrun

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    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCannibals Cave parkrun Photo ofCannibals Cave parkrun Photo ofCannibals Cave parkrun

    If you ever make your way down to this trail run then take along your old running shoes. There is always someone who can use them here. Don't be afraid to see barefoot kids beating you on this parkrun. Lizzie teaches th...

  • Gudu Falls

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    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    6.42mi
    Elevation +
    1549f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofGudu Falls Photo ofGudu Falls Photo ofGudu Falls

    Easy and beautiful walk. The falls are in a woodland so good option on a very hot day. You can have a dip in the waterfall pool.

  • The Crack

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    Author
    Matthias Kistler
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    2011f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofThe Crack Photo ofThe Crack

    Starts with the Cascades and then passes Gudu Falls before the chain ladder at the crack. 2h up, 1h15 down. Requires some easy climbing.

  • Policeman helmet

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    Author
    Graham West
    Distance
    10.48mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    16

    Starting at Mahai Campsite, walk via the road to Gorge parking lot and then up Policeman's helmet. Was raining on the way back so took a lift from the gorge carpark instead of walking back via Thendele

  • Sudáfrica. Drakensberg. Royal Natal NP; Thukela Gorgue Trail

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    Ro Bon
    Distance
    9.68mi
    Elevation +
    2359f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSudáfrica. Drakensberg. Royal Natal NP; Thukela Gorgue Trail Photo ofSudáfrica. Drakensberg. Royal Natal NP; Thukela Gorgue Trail Photo ofSudáfrica. Drakensberg. Royal Natal NP; Thukela Gorgue Trail

    Inicio de ruta en el aparcamiento de Tendele. El omnipresente Anfiteatro marcaba desde el inicio toda la caminata, hoy todo soleado, su meseta superior no parecía el mismo sitio donde el día anterior casi nos congelamos...

    A nice walk out to the tunnel at the bottom of the Tugela falls and back that appears very popular (we past 41 people on...
    Rhino and Hedgehog

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