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KwaZulu-Natal

All Hikes in 'KwaZulu-Natal'

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa's most popular holiday destination, boasts a stunning coastline stretching from Port Edward to Mozambique and the majestic Drakensberg mountain range along its western border. The Drakensberg, which also forms the boundary with Lesotho, is a hiker's paradise, offering some of the country's most breathtaking landscapes.

Explore the Drakensberg's Hiking Trails

The Drakensberg offers a wide range of hiking trails to suit all levels of experience. From gentle strolls through scenic valleys to challenging climbs to the summit of towering peaks, there's something for everyone. Discover hidden waterfalls, traverse alpine meadows, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Experience the Beauty of KwaZulu-Natal

Beyond the Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal offers a wealth of other hiking opportunities. Explore the lush forests of the Zululand region, hike along the coast, or discover the scenic trails of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. With its diverse landscapes and stunning scenery, KwaZulu-Natal is a hiker's dream come true.


Pillar Cave Hike
A great family day hike to Pillar Cave where you can have lunch at the cave while enjoying the stunning views of Rhino Peak and the surrounding mountains.
Rhino Peak Hike
An difficult 20km hike which takes roughly 5 hours to the Rhino Peak with a total uphill of 1 236m. An early start and the hike to the top and back can be done in a day, else take is easy and sleep i…
The Sphinx Hike
A moderate walk from Monks Cowl of 2.4 km and elevation of 312 m to the Sphinx passing Crystal falls on the way. The views are lovely once reaching the Sphinx. Along the way you walk past Crystal Fa…
Giant's Cup Trail
The Giants Cup trail is the only established trail in the Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9km's in total. The first day is 12.8 km's and…
Sani Pass Hike
A difficult 8 hour hike (16 km's) The hike up the pass begins in the car park 5.5 km past Sani Mountain Escape. It is a long and steep gravel road. Passports are necessary at the top. By law only 4x4…
Sleeping Beauty Cave Hike
An easy 2 hour hike over 3.7 km with a total uphill of 381m. The cave is huge and offers excellent protection from bad weather. The last section on the way to the cave is up some wooden steps. There…
Giant's Castle Pass
One of the most identifiable passes of the Drakensberg Mountains, Giant's Castle Pass is a steep, rocky ascent to 3 102m offering stunning views. Some say it's an extreme 4 hr (6 km) hike from Giant…
Gxalingenwa Cave Circular Hike
12.5 km's (5 hours) from Pholela Hut to Gxalingenwa Cave and 11.5 km (4 hours) return via Pinnacle Rock. This hike is great for bird watching and game viewing as it follows Emerald Stream, past indi…
Tarn Cave
Tarn Cave is a great cave to stay overnight in the Bushman's Nek area. The hike is 8.9km's to the cave with an elevation gain of 646m along the way, a slow and easy pace and you will be there in arou…
Cedric's Pool
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…
Caracal Cave
Caracal Cave easily accommodates 8 people and is approximately 5.2km's from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. This is a relatively easy hike to the Cave and a bit of a climb on the way back to the H…
Mzimkulwana Hut and Lakes Cave Hike
A stunning 3-day hike. If you want a moderately easy hike, enjoy seeing Bushman Paintings with the luxury of a Hut on night 1 and enjoy caves as your accommodation on night 2 this is the hike for you…
Thamathu Cave
A moderately severe 4-5 hrs hike (10 km's) This hike follows a well-defined path on the northern flank of the Thamathu Ridge. The cave faces north-east and sleeps up to 12 people. The cave is not ver…
Thamathu and Lammergeier Cave Hike
A circular 3 day hike in the Bushman's Nek area. Day 1 is a moderately severe 4-5 hrs hike (10 km's) This hike follows a well-defined path on the northern flank of the Thamathu Ridge. The c…
Whyte's Cave & Secret Cave Hike
A portion of this hike has no path to follow. On the first day starting at Bushman's Nek we walked 10km's with 850m elevation again and were privileged to see three caves, sleeping in Whyte's Cave fo…