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  • Table mountain by Skeleton gorge to cable cat station

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    near Bishopscourt, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Ursula75
    Distance
    5.36mi
    Elevation +
    3182f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0

    Tough because of the heat. But it worths. Steeper at the beginning, so take it easy. A helpful shelter in the rocks besides the first ladder, you can refresh a bit. Detour to the reservoir highly recommended, you may ta...

    Excellent walk, tricky in places, especially the Skeleton Gorge. Thank you for your advice.
    Garry McC

  • Robberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa

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    near Vyekraal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    3.41mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa

    A must in Plettenberg Bay. We went here because of a recommendation of our backpackers hostel and, for now, it's the best spot in our 22 days in South Africa. There are two ways: the long one of 4 hours walking more l...

  • Sentinel to Thukela Falls

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

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  • Hodges Ridge Line

    Alpine Climbing
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    near New Look, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Waya Matata
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    3944f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofHodges Ridge Line Photo ofHodges Ridge Line Photo ofHodges Ridge Line

    An adventurous 10 km scramble from the Ashton side of the Kogmanskloof pass on the R62 to Hodges point, Keurkloofkop and Aasvoelkraans to Montagu

  • Big Tree and Swallowtail falls

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    near Hogsback, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Sett Wai
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    1955f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls

    Hike to Swallowtail falls from Away With The Fairies, via Big Tree. The forest path is quite easy but the trail becomes very steep and technical around the waterfall.

  • Blyde Canyon - Leopard +

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    near Matibidi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    4.23mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofBlyde Canyon - Leopard + Photo ofBlyde Canyon - Leopard + Photo ofBlyde Canyon - Leopard +

    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...

  • Tugela Gorge

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

  • Sentinel trail Drakensberg

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

  • Robberg Nature Reserve

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    near Vyekraal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve

    A beautiful Nature Reserve that extends into the ocean at Plettenberg Bay. While the trails are marked and well travelled there are sections with a degree of difficulty. Based on a tip from a local hiker our route descen...

  • High5: Pongola to Aloe Kaya

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Author
    Escarp Trails
    Distance
    4.19mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofHigh5: Pongola to Aloe Kaya Photo ofHigh5: Pongola to Aloe Kaya Photo ofHigh5: Pongola to Aloe Kaya

    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...

  • Sleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop)

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    near Riversdale, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    7.65mi
    Elevation +
    3205f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop) Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop) Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop)

    Follow the trail from the. Top of the Garcia Pass. This is quite a long hike and can be difficult on a hot day. There are places to fill but the last large forested area is the last place to fill for water. Sunscreen is ...

    Sleeping Beauty is a great trail, it is tough but views from over 1300m are spectacular, take a lot of water and fill up...
    Maxime Yates

  • Kalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail

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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    4x4OverLandAndSee
    Distance
    59.00mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail

    Wilderness Trail over almost 95 km. Not very difficult by rain over night. Otherwise sand dunes can get tricky. Recommended two cars (we did it by ourselves - with Landcruiser). Seeing: Eland, giraffe-antilope, hartebees...

  • The Sphinx and Crystal Falls

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    1204f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.82
    Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls

    A most beautiful walk. Two water refill spots (a stream and Crystal Falls) on the way. There is a shallow pool at the bottom of Crystal Falls on a warm day. The Sphinx is just 300m past Crystal Falls, with the most sp...

    Very nice hike, with beautiful views. Including on the hotel. Not difficult or dangerous.
    Peter J.T. van der Donk
    Amazing hike!
    Leonie Naude
    Nice easy walk, with a waterfall and the sphinx as rewards... Good if you aren't looking for anything too strenuous/long...
    DB777

  • Drakensbergen, Monks Cowl, The Sphinx

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    jp.vanherck
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    1781f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofDrakensbergen, Monks Cowl, The Sphinx Photo ofDrakensbergen, Monks Cowl, The Sphinx Photo ofDrakensbergen, Monks Cowl, The Sphinx

    Walk to the Spin and a little further direction of blind man's corner. Very steep climb after reaching the Spin.

  • Stellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch)

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    near Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    1437f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch)

    Parked at Coetzenberg Stadium and then headed up at sunset, easy hike, great views of Table Mountain, Cape Point, False Bay, Simonsberg and Jonkershoek

    Great short hike up to the second cross, views are rewarding, this can easily be done late afternoon after work if there...
    Maxime Yates

  • Cheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock)

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    near Sunnyside, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    0.93mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock) Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock) Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock)

    This short walk documents our group's route to track a Cheetah named Mike. After starting out at about 8am we headed for the open vehicle where our guide Andrew took us towards the main entrance gate, there he turned on ...

    Such a cool experience walking in the veld tracking the Cheetahs. It was great and we all would be enjoyed more walking ...
    Maxime Yates

  • Blind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    9.74mi
    Elevation +
    2552f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

    One of the most beautiful trails leaving from Champagne Castle Hotel, leading up to the foot of Cathkin Peak on the Contour Path. The trail takes you past Crystal Falls (fill up with water here), past The Sphinx, and ...

    I love this walk. The views along the way are incredible.
    Clare 2
    Nice hike! We took 6 hours so make sure u leave on time so you are back before dark
    amanda06

  • Cape Point - Cannon to Beach

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    near Brightwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach

    This is a really nice loop trail at Cape Point that starts and ends at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Center. The trail heads north and peaks at Kanonkop where there are great views. It then turns back to the south, descends...

  • Swartkop Mountain

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    near Oatlands, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain

    A fantastic hike up Swartkop Mountain in Simon's Town. Amazing flowers/vegetation, some wildlife and of course fantastic views from the top. Make sure to pick a nice day, winds and changing weather would be a big problem...

    Beautiful.
    viljoena56

  • Orange Peel +

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    10.40mi
    Elevation +
    3822f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofOrange Peel + Photo ofOrange Peel + Photo ofOrange Peel +

    This is the hike to Cathedral Peak without the final push to the summit. The scenery was spectacular and the trail was fairly easy to follow, not well marked but thanks to Rhino and Hedgehog for their Cathedral Peak entr...

  • Kromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

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    near Citrusdal, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Danie
    Distance
    9.46mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

    We hiked from Kromrivier Tourist Camp up the river towards Disa Pool on 10 October 2009. OK I realise now we were 864m short of the actual Disa Pool.... reason being I forgot to load the topographical map of the area on ...

    beautiful pictures
    QuilesMP

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