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Mount Perazim Hiking Trail Cave
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail Cave
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - Bushman Painting
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - Bushman Painting
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - fire pit
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - fire pit
Melkstal
Melkstal
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
School House
School House
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail

Mount Perazim Hiking Trail (Cannibal Hiking Trail)

Author: SA Hikes

Multi Day Hikes, In the Mountains, Moderate Hikes, Free State

Total hike distance: 17 km
Elevation gain: 727 metres

About Mount Perazim Hiking Trail (Cannibal Hiking Trail)

The widely known and well-loved Cannibal Trail has undergone a name change to Mount Perazim Hiking Trail.

The word ‘Perazim’ originates from the Hebrew language and means ‘Place of Breakthrough’. Over the years, many who have walked the trail have resonated with the journey that unfolds as one engages with God’s creation which is so evident while walking on St Fort Farm. We believe that this Name-change to Mount Perazim Hiking Trail captures the true essence of the St Fort Farm hiking experience.

Book to stay at St Fort Farm

The Base Camp consists of 2 dormitories, namely the Old School House and Melkstal, in lovely old sandstone sheds overlooking the Mushroom Rock.

  • Each has bunk beds with mattresses, its own ablution block with hot water showers, fridge and braai facilities. 
  • The Old School House boasts a large veranda with a reed-enclosed Lapa and fire pit
  • Wood is provided to start a fire, thereafter, wood is sold per bag.

The Cave has a basic ablution block with 2 bathrooms (toilet, shower, and basin) and the kitchen unit with a sink and a large kettle and pot for the fire

  • Mattresses and groundsheets provided
  • Braai facilities
  • Wood is provided for the fire pit in the cave. Extra wood can be bought.

Slackpacking is available on request for 3 bags or more at a fee.

Melkstal
Melkstal
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
School House
School House
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail
Mount Perazim Hiking Trail

Hike Directions

The Mount Perazim Trail is a circular 2-day route with day 1 being approximately 9 km and day 2 is 7 km. The route takes you through differing landscapes, from impressive mountain views to river walks, and forest ambles to boulder hopping in and along gorges.

On the first day, the trail passes overhang caves with rock ‘kraals’, one of which has Bushman Paintings. You overnight in a substantial overhang cave.

The second day offers breath-taking views of the Malutis including Horeb, Woodhouse, Generaalskop, Visierskerf, and George’s Pimple.

This is a hikers hike, well-marked, and provides all the amenities that a hiker demands, with numerous picnic spots, a swimming hole, interesting scenery, and a level of hiking that fits the serious hikers but is not too strenuous for the beginner hiker.

About the area

A meeting place. Where time stands still, the weary find rest and the adventurous play.

St Fort has been in the Goldblatt family since 1964. We are country folk at heart. Time is measured by the sun and the changing seasons, and things happen as they should, slow and steady. Not surprisingly, St Fort has always been characterized as an open home with warm hospitality and a big heart. Stepping onto St Fort takes one back to a bygone era when life was simpler.

Address & Contact details

The starting point is at St Fort Farm, 6km on the Fouriesburg Road, Clarens
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Track Map

Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - Day 1

GPS Track Details
Track length: 10.02 km
Total ascent: 727 m
Total descent: 542 m
Difficulty Level: 3/5 - Medium

Mount Perazim Hiking Trail - Day 2

GPS Track Details
Track length: 6.55 km
Total ascent: 226 m
Total descent: 340 m
Difficulty Level: 3/5 - Medium

Location Map