The Best Walking Trails in South Africa

Rhino Perimeter Trail, Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Distance

1.29mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

16

An easy, informative perimeter trail at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park. The trail is well marked and features Braille boards with the first 800 metres being accessible to the visually impaired with a c...

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Roberts Haven Cave.

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Mthobisi Maluleka

Distance

5.31mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

16

Foot patrol with Marlin , Rhoda and myself with aim of accessing the vegetation around the cave. We find that the vegetation is to dense by the cave.

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Sandsrivier

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Mthobisi Maluleka

Distance

9.09mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

16

Foot and vehicle patrol , with the aim of identifying suspicious activities occurring in our surroundings. No illegal activities observed.

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Greater Kurger Bush drive and walk

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Terence taylor

Distance

6.36mi

Elevation +

328f

TrailRank

16

Animals seen on the trip, Elephant 🐘 Giraffes, Hippos, Crocodile, Empala. Heard a lion but didn't see it

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Monks Cowl Campsite to Nandi Falls via Sterkspruit Falls

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kerrinatkinson

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

16

Starts at the bottom of the campsite, follows the trail to Sterkspruit falls, then to Nandi Falls, ending at the parking lot

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Kaya-inkuni

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jaredhaynes

Distance

0.84mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

16

Walk around the property for a bit. Half the trail I think... carries on a bit more east and north to come back around

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Sylvester Single Track, including Fossil, Rest Camp and Bossie Trails, Karoo National Park, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.30mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

15

This single track trail was sponsored and prepared by South African National Parks Honorary Rangers commemorating Sylvester the Lion. Trail heads are waypointed. This recording of this trail also includes the circular tr...

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Echo Ravine, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.42mi

Elevation +

564f

TrailRank

15

A walk up a mini canyon and through a steep-walled ravine onto the top of the sandstone. A small waterfall is way pointed and no obvious route was noticeable to traverse further up from here. From the start of the canyon...

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God's Window Trail, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.78mi

Elevation +

472f

TrailRank

15

An easy out and back walk suitable for most fitness levels offering wonderful lookout views from the high points on the edge of the escarpment of the south section of the Blyde River Canyon below; as well as a classic ra...

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Confluence Viewpoint, Mapungubwe National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.72mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

14

The picnic site and confluence viewpoint which overlooks the meeting point of South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, as well as the joining of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers.

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Big Tree, Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.09mi

Elevation +

489f

TrailRank

14

The out and back route from and to the R63 road and the Big Tree respectively of and in Hogsback. Good for families, this track can also be hiked or run. Bring along good shoes, camera, water and some food.

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Hole in the Wall Exploratory and Photographic Trail, Wildcoast, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.38mi

Elevation +

276f

TrailRank

12

This is a route incorporating the main viewpoints and photographic advantage points of the famous Hole in the Wall. It also includes a traverse of the north-western side of the actual wall itself along its base that enab...

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Augrabies Falls Main Falls Lookout Trail, Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.86mi

Elevation +

171f

TrailRank

12

This track incorporates all 6 of the lookout platforms that are able to be enjoyed while overlooking the Main Falls at Augrabies Falls National Park. This track can start or finish at the Reception of the Park. Mainly...

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Pothole Route, Gifberg Holiday Farm, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.12mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

12

This little walk is technical underfoot and provides for a mini-adventure as one gets to view the incredible rock formations, otherwise known as the Potholes of the Gifberg. The trail starts at the bridge and cattle grid...

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Cape of Good Hope seaside walk, Cape Peninsula, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.33mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

12

This easy family short walk starts and ends at the Buffels Bay parking and has a turn around point at the public restrooms at Bordjiesdrif in the Cape Point National Park. There is plenty to explore for the children i...

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Lenong Viewpoint circular walk, Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.27mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

12

This circular route takes in some tricky underfoot walking around some masts on Lenong Viewpoint. While this track does not follow a particular trail, there are white painted trail blazers in the shape of two shoe prints...

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Gorge Trail and Twin Falls Lookout, Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.29mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

12

This is the walking of the well known Gorge Trail and enjoying the views on offer and that of the Twin Falls at Augrabies Falls National Park. This track starts and finishes adjacent to the camp site of the Park. Rock...

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Valley Viewpoints Trail, Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.50mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

12

A nice walk with associated views for the whole family. This does not include the Window Lookout, nor the Craglizard Trail which does intersect away from this track at one point. Caution is advised with big drop-offs aro...

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Beaver Creek/Espresso 2.7 km Route, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate and Cafe, Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.66mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

12

The 2.7 km walking, trail running or mountain biking route at Beaver Creek Coffee Estate and Cafe. Nice for the little ones, this track is a short circular route in and around some of the coffee plantations. Small paymen...

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Graskop Gorge Lift Company Exploratory Trail, Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

0.92mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

12

This is the walking in exploring the Graskop Gorge Lift Company's lift, forest, suspension bridge, and bridge swing and zipline. Payment required for all activities.

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Dragon Peak Mountain Resort. Parque de uKhahlamba-Drakensberg

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Distance

1.41mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

59

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Corto paseo por el interior del recinto del Dragon Peak Mountain Resort, a cuyo restaurante fuimos en un par de veces (se come bastante bien a precio muy razonable), a las puertas del Parque Nacional de uKhahlamba-Draken...

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Letaba Camp

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Distance

1.93mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

59

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El problema del el Parque Kruger es que apenas hay sitios en los que puedas andar. Nosotros estuvimos 7 días recorriéndolo y al final terminamos medio atrofiados de no haber andado prácticamente nada en esos 7 días. Así ...

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Amfitheater

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Patrick Appelo

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

58

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Kort gedeelte van deze wandeling ivm warmte en watertekort, wel mooi. Heen weg minder accuraat met locatie ivm rare telefoon instellingen. Ook is de tijd langer omdat ik was vergeten het op pauze te zetten.

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Bourke's Luck Potholes

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Distance

0.83mi

Elevation +

108f

TrailRank

57

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Espectacular y corto recorrido para visitar los famosos y concurridos " Bourke's Luck Potholes", que son unas formaciones rocosas con forma de "cazos" o "ollas" formados por la erosión de los ríos Blyde y Treur. Impresio...

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PE Golf Club walking trail

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Cole Osner

Distance

2.91mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

9

A peaceful scenic walk through the PE golf course. This is the main route but there are alternative routes as well as paths that veer off the main path and back on again.

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