The Best Trails in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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  • Sani Lodge Backpackers- Ngnewna Pools- Gxalingenwa

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    near Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    13.40mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSani Lodge Backpackers- Ngnewna Pools- Gxalingenwa Photo ofSani Lodge Backpackers- Ngnewna Pools- Gxalingenwa Photo ofSani Lodge Backpackers- Ngnewna Pools- Gxalingenwa

    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, z...

  • Cathedral Peak

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    near Makhwelela, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Franco Pretorius
    Distance
    11.46mi
    Elevation +
    4406f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCathedral Peak Photo ofCathedral Peak Photo ofCathedral Peak

    Beautiful trial but a little tuff, anyone reasonable fit would be able to complete it. If you want to summit go in the winter or dry months. No guide is needed if you have a map. Leave early and rather finish early than ...

  • Gudu falls+ crack

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    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

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  • Day6, Down Ships Prow Pass

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    3.60mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass

    There are two options, North & South fork, this is the worst of the two. The North fork is all loose shale and really tough. The south fork is the best option. For the full hike report please click on "view more" belo...

  • Gudu Falls in Royal National Park

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Grobler du Preez
    Distance
    7.13mi
    Elevation +
    2359f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGudu Falls in Royal National Park Photo ofGudu Falls in Royal National Park Photo ofGudu Falls in Royal National Park

    Circle route starting at small gate in Mahai camp. Gps lost contact in the final climb to the falls due to the cliffs and record is inaccurate

  • Ndlovini peak (2206 m) from Sani Lodge Backpackers

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    near Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Kalina Bagrova
    Distance
    10.83mi
    Elevation +
    2661f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofNdlovini peak (2206 m) from Sani Lodge Backpackers Photo ofNdlovini peak (2206 m) from Sani Lodge Backpackers Photo ofNdlovini peak (2206 m) from Sani Lodge Backpackers

    Tried to create a loop after descending from Ndlovini, but the bath disappeared and had to bundu bash back to Giants Cup trail. The trail up to Ndlovini is very vague and overgrown and I lost it in couple of occasions, b...

  • Injisuthi - Grindstone Cave

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave

    An out and back to Grindstone Cave to check it out. A large cave that can sleep a max. of 12 people quite comfortably - booking through KZN Wildlife. Recent rains meant there was a small water fall in the front of the...

  • 3 Waterfalls Trail

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    8.89mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 5.0
    Photo of3 Waterfalls Trail Photo of3 Waterfalls Trail Photo of3 Waterfalls Trail

    Leaving from Champagne Castle Hotel, you head up to Crystal Falls. Turning back towards the Hotel you follow the signs to Monks Cowel, and once on their property you go to Nandi falls. From Nandi Falls you follow the riv...

    Beautiful walk, would recommend taking the 15m path off of the trail down to the pools. This is a kilometre or so prior ...
    Andrew Wright 3

  • Giants Castle - Main Caves and River Walk

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    near Game Warden, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGiants Castle - Main Caves and River Walk Photo ofGiants Castle - Main Caves and River Walk Photo ofGiants Castle - Main Caves and River Walk

    A nice easy walk out to the main caves (Entrance Fee applies for a guilded tour of the caves and the San Bushman Paintings) and return along the River Walk looking for pools to swim in.

  • Ntunja / Gatberg

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    17.06mi
    Elevation +
    4685f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg

    Leave from the Hotel. Pass The Sphinx, and follow the trail up to Breakfast Stream. From Breakfast Stream walk to Blindmans Corner, and turn right. Stay on the contour path, following it around to the left when you get t...

  • Lotheni - The Canyon, Gelib Tree and Cool Pools

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    near Painsacre, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    13.42mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLotheni - The Canyon, Gelib Tree and Cool Pools Photo ofLotheni - The Canyon, Gelib Tree and Cool Pools Photo ofLotheni - The Canyon, Gelib Tree and Cool Pools

    Its not often we log a DNF (did not find) but in the case of the Canyon we did not find it. Having reviewed 3 different maps of the area (going back 35 years on one) the information is really not consistant or clear as t...

  • Simbithi Eco Estate 10 km Nature Trail

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    near Umhlali, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Paolo Del Fabbro
    Distance
    6.23mi
    Elevation +
    335f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSimbithi Eco Estate 10 km Nature Trail Photo ofSimbithi Eco Estate 10 km Nature Trail Photo ofSimbithi Eco Estate 10 km Nature Trail

    Start and Finish below pool at Fish Eagle Community Center. Trail is marked with blue green brown and orange markers. Follow Wikiloc as trail is a combination of trails and some times runs contrary to the original trails...

    Thank for recording the trail, I ran it this morning
    Jaisheel Mistry

  • Kranzkloof Falls. Brindle Gate.

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    near Forest Hills, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Lloyd Heath
    Distance
    8.15mi
    Elevation +
    2917f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofKranzkloof Falls. Brindle Gate. Photo ofKranzkloof Falls. Brindle Gate. Photo ofKranzkloof Falls. Brindle Gate.

    Wow! Was not expecting that!! Be prepared and be reasonably fit!! Technical and be prepared to be challenged!

  • Day3, Rolands to Camp 3

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    719f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3 Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3 Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3

    At an average of 3000m ASL the distances are tougher than usual. Many valleys and hills, no paths makes this a long haul. For the full hike report click on "view more" below:

  • Castleburn Loop de loop

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    near Drakensberg Garden, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop

    Single trail out and back on the Castle Burn estate - well worth a trip out if you are in the area. We did it counter-clockwise but think it better sign posted from the opposite direction. There are 3 routes - Yellow - ...

  • Cascades - Little Switzerland Hotel

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    near Kruisfontein, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    littleswitzerlandhotel
    Distance
    2.07mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCascades - Little Switzerland Hotel Photo ofCascades - Little Switzerland Hotel Photo ofCascades - Little Switzerland Hotel

    Starts from the Main Parking area heading towards the Chalets, you will notice a Board stating” Ingwe Cabin”. Follow the paved road till you get to the jeep track follow this track all the way down till you get stream c...

  • Tala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km

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    near Islay, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    11.48mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km

    There is something very special about running through a game reserve all by yourself and only hearing the sounds of the birds and russle in the bush of wildlife. Trail on twin "jeep track" with mild hills.

  • GnT 5 Dams Trail

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    2.08mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail

    A trail created for guests looking for a short trail run inside the Hotel property. It's also a great walk that takes you past all 5 of our dams. Whilst it's just 3.5km in distance, your heart rate will rise pretty si...

  • Drakensberg Sun Loop 11km

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    near Dragon Peaks, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    7.29mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km

    Start up Ellis Route (Yellow signs) join the Blue Grotto Path (Blue signs)and after Barry's grave join Fern Forest Loop (Green signs). Easy hike below "Little Berg" could be a nice 11km trail run.

  • Northern Berg Trail Running (16km)

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    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....

  • Palmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails

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    near Westville, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails

    Palmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Entrances Ge 2 Dorothy McLean entrance in David McLean Drive Ge 3 Faurea entrance in Pitlochry Road (Note this gate is locked - keys as below) Gl 1-10 Locked gates. Keys avai...

  • The Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall

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    near Maitland, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    marktuna
    Distance
    9.24mi
    Elevation +
    2310f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall

    The trail is very hard to follow in the beginning, and it doesn't actually go to the Canyon despite signposts indicating that it would. There isn't any trail leading down into the Canyon itself from the top of the ridge.

  • Northern Berg Trial Running 24km

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    15.15mi
    Elevation +
    2969f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km

    Epic trail leaving the Cavern Berg Resort and ending at All out Adventures. Some great climbing to altitude. Well worth and outing. Accent 1100m Decent 1252m decent.

  • Day 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    8.06mi
    Elevation +
    2854f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut

    Alternate route from the camp to Centenary hut. Up along the ridge past the old rangers station and down towards the hut. Long day but doable. Winter gave rise to stark scenery.

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