Trails: Drakensberg Region, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

List of towns where trails are listed

Bergville	Bulwer	Himeville
Sani Pass	Underberg	Winterton

Bergville
Closest Town: Bergville [Back to Top]

Mont-aux-sources
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bergville

Description: 21km/2day; laid-out; base and overnight camps; 14 persons max
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)36 488-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)36 438-6310

Closest Town: Bergville [Back to Top]

Royal Natal National Park - Amphitheatre to Cathedral
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bergville

Description: The Royal National Parks has various hiking trails. Amphitheatre to Cathedral. 4 to 5 days (62kms) The route passes parts of the Drakensberg including the Amphitheatre, Mbundini, Mnweni and The Rockeries, The Saddle and The Cathedral range.
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)36 438 6310
e-mail: andrew@drakensberg-tourism.com
Web: http://www.drakensberg-tourism.com/drakensberg-hiking-trails.html

Closest Town: Bergville [Back to Top]

Royal Natal National Park - Mckinley's Pool, Gudu Falls, The Grotto
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bergville

Description: Mckinley's Pool, Gudu Falls, The Grotto: Moderate distances, the route is well marked and fairly easy to hike and explore. There are many clear rock pools where you could enjoy a swim. Royal Natal National Park, numerous trails leading off from the Mahai Campsite up the river valley to Mckinley's Pool
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: +27 (0)36 438 6310
e-mail: andrew@drakensberg-tourism.com
Web: http://www.drakensberg-tourism.com/drakensberg-hiking-trails.html

Closest Town: Bergville [Back to Top]

Royal National Parks Mont-Aux-Sources
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bergville

Description: Mont-Aux-Sources via Basutho Gate and The Chain Ladder 10hrs (20kms). The hike starts from the Mahai River Campsite, follows the Mahai River Valley, passes the Witsieshoek Mountain Resort, to the Sentinel carpark and up the Chain Ladder to the escarpment.
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: +27 (0)36 438 6310
e-mail: andrew@drakensberg-tourism.com
Web: http://www.drakensberg-tourism.com/drakensberg-hiking-trails.html

Bulwer
Closest Town: Bulwer [Back to Top]

Southern Drakensberg
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Bulwer

Description: 5 day or weekend; in wilderness area; guided; offered by the Wilderness Leadership School; all equipment provided; 6-8 persons; no person under 16.
Enquiries: Wilderness Leadership School
Tel: + 27 (0)31 428-642
Fax: + 27 (0)31 428-675
Web: http://www.wls.org.za

Himeville
Closest Town: Himeville [Back to Top]

Holt Trails
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Himeville [Back to Top]

Description: 1-4 day; various routes; easy to difficult; guided; tailormade packages; hut; caves; tents; chalets;
Enquiries: Holt Trails
Tel: + 27 (0)33 702-1030
Fax: + 27 (0)33 702-1030

Closest Town: Himeville [Back to Top]

Mzimkulu Wilderness
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Himeville

Description: Various option in wilderness area; overnight in caves; campsite at base;
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)33 722-1831

Sani Pass
Closest Town: Sani Pass [Back to Top]

Giants Cup: Cobham to Bushmans
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Sani Pass

Description: 46.8 km/4 day; 3 nights; average; linear; base camp; overnight hut; 10 persons max;
Neville Grading: 21.21
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)331 47-1981
Fax: + 27 (0)331 47-1980

Closest Town: Sani Pass [Back to Top]

Giants Cup: Cobham to Swinman
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Sani Pass

Description: 34.8km/3 day; 2 nights; average; linear; base camp; overnight hut; 10 persons max;
Neville Grading: 14.09
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)331 47-1981
Fax: + 27 (0)331 47-1980

Closest Town: Sani Pass [Back to Top]

Giants Cup: Sani to Bushmans
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Sani Pass

Description: 59.5 km/5 day; 5 nights; average; circular; base camp; overnight hut; 10 persons max;
Neville Grading: 29.60
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)331 47-1981
Fax: + 27 (0)331 47-1980

Underberg
Closest Town: Underberg [Back to Top]

Country Roads Trails
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Underberg

Location: Drakensburg
Description: Various routes; degree of difficulty varies; guided; mountain cabins; lodges. Any time of the year subject to demand and availability of accommodation and tour guides. Best to avoid peak holiday season (Easter, Christmas and long weekends). The autumn and spring months are generally an excellent period for planning hikes in the Drakensberg
Enquiries: Underberg Hideaways
Tel: + 27 (0)33 343 1217
Fax: + 27 (0)33 343 1217
e-mail: pc@hideaways.co.za

Closest Town: Underberg [Back to Top]

Country Roads Trails
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Underberg [Back to Top]

Description: Various routes on horseback; degree of difficulty varies; guided; mountain cabins; lodges
Enquiries: Underberg Hideaways
Tel: + 27 (0)33 143 1217
Fax: + 27 (0)331 43-1217
e-mail: PC@alpha.futurenet.co.za

Closest Town: Underberg [Back to Top]

Country Roads Trails
Trail Type: River rafting
Closest Town: Underberg

Description: Various options; degree of difficulty varies; guided; lodges
Enquiries: Underberg Hideaways
Tel: + 27 (0)33 143 1217
Fax: + 27 (0)331 43-1217
e-mail: PC@alpha.futurenet.co.za

Closest Town: Underberg [Back to Top]

Country Roads Trails
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Underberg

Description: Various routes; degree of difficulty varies; guided; mountain cabins; lodges
Enquiries: Underberg Hideaways
Tel: + 27 (0)33 143 1217
Fax: + 27 (0)331 43-1217
e-mail: PC@alpha.futurenet.co.za

Winterton
Closest Town: Winterton [Back to Top]

Bell Traverse
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Winterton

Description: 25km/2 day; circular; base camp; huts; 12 persons max;
Enquiries: Natal Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)36 468-1103
Fax: + 27 (0)36 0331 471 980