The Best 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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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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Kruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 0 - Berg-en-Dal camp to Wolhuter camp

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churlos

Distance

8.57mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

52

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This is the first of a series of tracks from one of the wilderness routes Kruger Park offers. It was an amazing experience. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/tourism/activities/wilderness/about.php I want to thank...

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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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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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High5 Hiking Trails: Hell's Bells route

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Distance

3.94mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

39

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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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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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2016 Greatest Train Race 32km

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doppierunner

Distance

19.81mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

36| 4.0

If you want to do your first 32km or a PB then this is the race for you. The weather was also in favour on race day. The waterpoints are well stocked and maybe too frequent. Some of them seemed very close to each other. ...

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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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Kruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Evening drive

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churlos

Distance

13.15mi

Elevation +

1283f

TrailRank

35

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After a nap, watching the rhinos and the buffalos enjoying the waterhole beside the camp, and a coffee/tea and some biscuits, we left the camp around 3:30 pm. We had a nice drive up to a dam, where the rangers planned...

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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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Mt Komati through Tokoza

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Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

463f

TrailRank

34

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Emergency road access ONLY when the bridges are flooded and under water. Please RESPECT this concession granted us by Tokoza and drive slowly. Thanks.

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Skukuza Half Marathon 2012

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doppierunner

Distance

12.97mi

Elevation +

433f

TrailRank

33| 4.0

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You may not get to see many animals on this race because they chase them away to protect the runners. But its all about the weekend game viewing in the park. This year it was quite warm during the race. The beer at the ...

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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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