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Bushman's Nek
Bushman's Nek
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool

About Cedric's Pool Hike

The pool is apparently named after Cedric Biggs, a former leader of the Mountain Backpackers Club. Cedric was known for plunging through the ice into the freezing pool. Cedric's pool is also referred to as "Three pools" on some of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife maps.

Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool Hike
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool
Cedric's Pool

Hike Directions

From the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife office walk up the road to the border post. Go through the boom gate and then along a short section of concrete driveway. Cross the river twice and when on the other side, walk straight ahead, the path to the right leads to Thomathu Cave and Bushman's Cave.

Cross the river a third time (this river can be quite high in the summer months so you may need to take off your shoes) and then follow the path along the Ngwangwane river. At 4 km's you cross the river and turn to your right, after 500m walking towards the river (on your right) you will find Cedric's Pool. The pool is a couple meters below the path.

Retrun via the same route.

About the area

Bushman's Nek is the southern most part of the Maloti Drakensberg Park and incorporates the beautiful Bushman's Nek Valley. Bushman's Nek is bound to captivate your imagination and quench your thirst for outdoor adventure.

Address & Contact details

The starting point is at Bushman's Nek Reserve, Southern Drakensberg.

All enquiries and bookings can be made telephonically, or by e-mail to the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reservations Office:

  • Telephone: +27 (0) 33 845 1000
  • General Information: + 27 (0) 33 845 1002
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Track Map

GPS Track Details
Track length: 4.47 km
Total ascent: 106 m
Total descent: 0 m
Difficulty Level: 2/5 - Easy

Location Map

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