The Best Trails in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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  • Crowned Crane Route - 12km

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    near Swartberg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Flitwick Ranch
    with Katiedup@Flitwick
    Distance
    7.65mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofCrowned Crane Route - 12km Photo ofCrowned Crane Route - 12km Photo ofCrowned Crane Route - 12km

    From the Old Cheese Factory walk via the Garden Route passing the farmhouse. Cross the second little bridge through its gate and pass the old stone hut. At the next gate make a right turn and follow the dirt road as it z...

  • Doing the Mnweni Marathon

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    near Oqhumu, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    25.31mi
    Elevation +
    6414f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon

    We are aware that there are other tracks of this loop. But we throw this one into the mix as there are so many paths to choose from it’s too easy to end up on the wrong path intentionally or not. We took the lower river ...

  • Drakensberg gardens unofficial loop

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    near Magdalena, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1342f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDrakensberg gardens unofficial loop Photo ofDrakensberg gardens unofficial loop Photo ofDrakensberg gardens unofficial loop

    Do not follow- unofficial, some rock scrambling, tall grass (snakes!) and steep slopes. But it was beautiful! If you do want to get to the camel-shaped rock formation, follow the way back I did and stay on the path where...

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  • park run - Thousand Hills

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    near Bothas Hill, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills

    It has to be one of the toughest park runs in the country and maybe even the world. With 148m elevation change in 5km it lives up to its name and it's certainly not for sissies. That said it's one of the most rural and b...

    Great trail and nice workout. Very well marked.
    Kalina Bagrova

  • Hodgson's Peak South (3257 m)

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    near Twin Streams, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    8.58mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHodgson's Peak South (3257 m) Photo ofHodgson's Peak South (3257 m) Photo ofHodgson's Peak South (3257 m)

    Beautiful and mostly easy hike. We did not follow any path. The peak itself requires a little bot of rock climbing (unless you find a better path). Once on top, it is an easy and wide summit. I left my rucksack down ther...

  • Igwene Trail, False Bay Park KZN

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    near Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Penelope Bateman
    Distance
    3.99mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofIgwene Trail, False Bay Park KZN Photo ofIgwene Trail, False Bay Park KZN Photo ofIgwene Trail, False Bay Park KZN

    What should be a fairly easy 6.4km trail that turned in to a bit of a nightmare! Walking alongside the lake through the camping areas is lovely. Then up a bit of tar to the entrance to the forest, the official start of t...

  • Sterkspuit and Nandi falls

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Lloyd Heath
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls

    Nice, moderate trails. Clear paths easy access and lots of pools to swim in. Its a great day hike, have lunch at Nandi falls and a swim and take a slow walk back. You may get to see some wild horses and on a clear day th...

  • Day2, Up the Camel's Back to Roland's Cave

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    3.84mi
    Elevation +
    4997f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDay2, Up the Camel's Back to Roland's Cave Photo ofDay2, Up the Camel's Back to Roland's Cave Photo ofDay2, Up the Camel's Back to Roland's Cave

    Considered one of the more difficult passes to get from the contour path at the bottom to the top of the escarpment. Mist and later rain on the day made this a really difficult climb. Thank goodness for the comfort of Ro...

  • Mike's Path

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    0.84mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 4.6
    Photo ofMike's Path Photo ofMike's Path Photo ofMike's Path

    Mike's Path is a short and challenging walk at just 1.34km. Walk down from the Hotel, past the Trout Dam, and then take a sharp left up the very clear path towards the Hotel Forest. The environment is beautiful no matter...

    Short but so incredibly beautiful! Lovely for a short beginner hike
    Andrea Barry
    Great beginner path, lots of scenic forest to experience with a nice path along a stream.
    Jonathan Edwards 2
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  • Cathedral Peak Hotel to Baboon Rock and return

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    2051f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel to Baboon Rock and return Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel to Baboon Rock and return Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel to Baboon Rock and return

    One of the four walks promoted by the hotel that can be done in approximately 4hrs return. There are a few steep sections that will test the mettle of anyone who is nervous of heights. Otherwise great views of Central D...

    Bit of a cliff climb if you are a hill walker but rewarding
    jennymaybrennan

  • Day 5/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse

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    near Oqhumu, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Mr. Llorca
    Distance
    6.63mi
    Elevation +
    1240f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDay 5/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse Photo ofDay 5/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse Photo ofDay 5/5 Drakensberg Mini Traverse

    Day 5/5 Mini Traverse in the Drakensberg, guiding by Gustav Greffrath: Our final early morning rise was well worth it to see the sun rising from the mountains below. We started early going down and down and down throu...

  • Samango falls - Oribi Gorge

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    near Paddock, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    1637f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSamango falls - Oribi Gorge Photo ofSamango falls - Oribi Gorge Photo ofSamango falls - Oribi Gorge

    Beautiful half a day circular route. I started from my accommodation at KZN Ezemvelo hutted camp (two bed comfi hut for R450!!!) and hiked on top of the gorge to Samango falls. Then I tried to find a way back up but it w...

  • Wattled Crane Route - 22km

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    near Swartberg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Flitwick Ranch
    with Katiedup@Flitwick
    Distance
    14.43mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWattled Crane Route - 22km Photo ofWattled Crane Route - 22km Photo ofWattled Crane Route - 22km

    Starting at the Old Cheese Factory go straight down towards the Welcome Gate of Flitwick Ranch, passing Jean and Rozelle's home. At the fork at the end of this road turn right and continue all the way down the main road....

  • Injisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    1296f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass

    An out and back up the pass though a lovely forest with massive Yellow wood trees in the forrest. Quite a few river crossings.

  • RhinoPeak GardenCastle

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    near Magdalena, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Franz Nett
    Distance
    10.79mi
    Elevation +
    6191f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRhinoPeak GardenCastle Photo ofRhinoPeak GardenCastle Photo ofRhinoPeak GardenCastle

    I recommend a early start at about 5am. The weather can change fast. It is desirable to be at the summit around 10am. The hike can last up to 10 hours in total, for beginners with moderate physical condition, despite gui...

  • Drakensberg Gardens - Trails

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    near Drakensberg Garden, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    12.13mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofDrakensberg Gardens - Trails Photo ofDrakensberg Gardens - Trails Photo ofDrakensberg Gardens - Trails

    Many options of trails - not all marked on the Hotel "Scenic Walks" guild. 1) Including the View point Hike ( Blue Arrows) 2) Beacon Hike (Yellow Arrows) 3) Kwa-Nyoni (Red Arrows) 4) The MTB Path We found many pools...

  • Valley View

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Dr Philthy
    Distance
    6.43mi
    Elevation +
    807f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofValley View Photo ofValley View Photo ofValley View

    First 1.5km is a very steep climb that then flattens out to a fairly easy walk. Valley scenery was really beautiful, just a pity that most of our hike was done in areas that had been hit by wild fires. My recommendation ...

  • Bearded Vulture Route - 10km

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    near Swartberg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Flitwick Ranch
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBearded Vulture Route - 10km Photo ofBearded Vulture Route - 10km Photo ofBearded Vulture Route - 10km

    Begin at the Old Cheese Factory and move towards the farmhouse and through the Garden Route. Cross the second bridge (The Leaning Bridge of Pisa), through the small gate and pass the old stone hut. At the next gate conti...

  • Giba Gorge

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    near KwaNgendezi, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGiba Gorge Photo ofGiba Gorge Photo ofGiba Gorge

    Easy but nice walk between three waterfalls. The second one can be climbed (as we did) or follow the signed path. The first one has a good pond to refresh in so you may want to bring bikini. Hikers entry is R 35 for an a...

  • Duiker Dam

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    0.87mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofDuiker Dam Photo ofDuiker Dam Photo ofDuiker Dam

    Duiker Dam is a very gentle walk through the Forest and up to Duiker Dam at the end of the forest road. There is an option to walk back to the hotel via Mike's Path (look for the sign on the way up). While this trail is ...

    Perfect for a quick late afternoon stroll
    Stefan Toerien
    Pleasant forest walk ending in shady spot at Duiker Dam with great views - option to return via Mikes Path or loop aroun...
    Ranger05
    Lovely gentle walk, take a few minutes to absorb the views from the dam.
    isiddall

  • Sani Top (Lesotho) - Hodgson's Peak (Masu Basuba)

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    near Twin Streams, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    daniab
    Distance
    7.21mi
    Elevation +
    919f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSani Top (Lesotho) - Hodgson's Peak (Masu Basuba) Photo ofSani Top (Lesotho) - Hodgson's Peak (Masu Basuba) Photo ofSani Top (Lesotho) - Hodgson's Peak (Masu Basuba)

    Nice and easy walk from the SANI Stone Lodge to the Hodgson's Peak. We haven't arrived to the peak, but at the end of the track there is a great view both of the North and South Hodgson's Peaks. Although there is not a ...

  • Keartland's Pass returning via The Sphinx

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    2336f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofKeartland's Pass returning via The Sphinx Photo ofKeartland's Pass returning via The Sphinx

    A loop to discover which is the easier way to get to Blindmans Corner. Up past The Sphinx or up Keartland's Pass. We think Keartland's would be easier as the gain in altitude is more gradual. But that would depend on on...

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