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Sani Spoors
Mountain Biking Trails in
Underberg
Have a blast in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. Situated 4 km from the country village of Underberg, Sani Spoors is the ideal mountain biking and trail running venue. The diverse trails range from single track through pine forests to riverbanks, offering some of the finest mountain biking trails in KwaZulu-Natal. The routes are on private property; traversing farmlands, pine plantations, the Mzimkulu River and open pastures. Routes of 3 km, 8 km, 10 km and 15 km are colour coded and clearly marked. All routes start from the Sani Spoors office where a permit must be obtained and clearly displayed before setting off.
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Extreme Cable Tour
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Bergville
All Out Adventures offers a thrilling cable ride through scenic forest. Speeds of up to 60 km per hour are reached between the 7 platforms, making it one of the fastest cable tours in South Africa. It also has one of the longest spans in the country – up to 240 m between the platforms. Great fun for the whole family.
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Van Heyningens Pass
Hiking Trail in
Giants Castle Nature Reserve
Starting at Injisuthi Camp, this popular day hike climbs through beautiful indigenous forest with some magnificent specimens of yellowwood trees. Once you emerge from the forest, you’ll be able to see wonderful views of Cathkin Peak, Monk’s Cowl, Ship’s Prow, the Greater Injisuthi Buttress, the Red Wall and the Triplets. Try to get a very early start if you want to see clear views of the mountains. The clouds usually shroud the mountain by midday. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6.5 km
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Tseketseke Trail
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The hiking trail from Tseketseke campsite is graded a moderate to severe trak of almost 10 km. This route traverses the imposing mountains between Cathedral Peak and Champagne Castle that lie directly below Cleft Peak. Duration: 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate to tough Distance: 9.5 km
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Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The three-day hiking trail to the Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment is graded as extreme and should only be attempted by fit, seasoned hikers. Starting at the top of Mike's Pass near the Cathedral Peak Hotel, the 40 km route zigzags up the long ridge to the sharp incline of the Organ Pipes Pass. From there it’s a steep descent via the Mlambonja Pass. Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Tough Distance: 40 km
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Battle Cave to Injasuti Cave Hiking Trail
Hiking Trail in
Giants Castle Nature Reserve
Guided 4-hour tours of the Battle Cave offer pictorial displays depicting Bushman life in the valley and a taped guide to the paintings. Overnight stays in the Lower Injasuti Cave can be arranged. Book in advance for this experience and the Battle Cave tour. Duration: 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8.5 km
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Mushroom Rock Trail
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The hike up to Mushroom Rock is a fairly steep 2 km walk. The route starts behind the Cathedral Peak Hotel to the oddly shaped landmark. Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Distance: 2 km
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Rainbow Gorge Trail
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The two-hour Rainbow Gorge Trail is one of the most popular and picturesque hikes in the Cathedral Peak area. This fairly easy trail starts at the Didima Camp and follow the base of Tryme Hill through a forest of magnificent yellowwoods. Once in the Ndumeni River gorge, the path leads upstream to a narrow gorge of rainbows. Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 5.5 km
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Sterkspruit Falls Hiking Trail
Hiking Trail in
Giants Castle Nature Reserve
The hike to Sterkspruit Falls through the gorge is a moderate to severe 6-hour trail. Some fun boulder hopping and river crossings are required on this tough long route. Start at Monks Cowl Campsite and follow the Serkspruit River into the gorge. Return via the Little Berg, descending to the Sphinx and back to the campsite. Duration: 6 hours Difficulty: Moderate to tough Distance: 15 km
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Cathedral Peak to Ndedema Contour Path
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The Cathedral Peak to Ndedema Contour Path is a difficult three-hour hike. Start at Cathedral Peak Hotel and head up to the contour path below the Cathedral Peak range. Follow the trail south beneath the main ridge and return by descending the Ndedema Gorge. Duration: 3 hours Difficulty: Tough Distance: 3.5 km
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Oqalweni Forest Trail
Hiking Trail in
Cathedral Peak
The Oqalweni Forest Walk is an easy 5.5 km trail that starts from the Cathedral Peak Hotel. It passes the trout hatchery and into a secluded forest along the Oqalweni River, eventually reaching a waterfall and natural swimming pool. Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Distance: 5.5 km
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Champagne Castle Via Grays Pass
Hiking Trail in
Giants Castle Nature Reserve
The trail over Champagne Castle via Gray's Pass is an extreme but blissful 19 km trek in hiking paradise. This route ascends the Mhlwazini Valley between Champagne Castle and Monk's Cowl. Knockout views are ample reward for the physical effort required to do this hike. Duration: 2 – 3 days Difficulty: Extreme Distance: 19 km
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Cathedral Peak Hiking Trail
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Cathedral Peak
The 10 km Cathedral Peak Hiking Trail is a tough 6 to 7 hours hike requiring a high level of fitness. Start from Cathedral Peak Hotel and walk up the footpath to the Cathedral Ridge. A fair amount of rock scrambling is often required in the gorge below Cathedral Peak. Duration: 6 – 7 hours Difficulty: Tough Distance: 10 km
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Lotheni Nature Reserve
Nature Reserves in
Drakensberg
The Lotheni Nature Reserve is situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park. There are many scenic walking trails for the young and old as well as a moderate 14 km mountain biking trail. The longest trail is a circular route of 11.8 km called the Emadundwini Trail. This trail crosses a number of small fresh-water streams and carries on up a steep incline. It is the best trail for viewing the spectacular scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains. The other trails include the Eagle, Falls, Canyon, Jacobs Ladder, and the historically significant Gelib tree trail. There is a variety of wildlife including duiker, eland, grey rhebuck and mountain reedbuck. There is also a diversity of more than 172 bird species such as lanner falcons, giant kingfishers, and Cape vultures. Trout fishing is also popular at Lotheni and a refreshing swim at the Cool Pools is a must.
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Kamberg Nature Reserve
Nature Reserves in
Drakensberg
The Kamberg Nature Reserve is located on the foothills of the mountains in the Natal Drakensberg Park. There are many picnic sites near the river, trout dams, and well-maintained walks, one of which is handicap friendly. The self-guided and guided trails pass through the surrounding areas of the 'Little Berg' and along the Mooi River. There is also a rock art shelter with original Bushman rock art. The San people inhabited the area before they encountered violent clashes with the white settlers and the Nguni tribes. Wildlife in the reserve includes reedbuck, blesbok, black wildebeest, grey rhebuck, eland, duiker, red hartebeest, and oribi.
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