4-Day Hikes
Hermanus Hop
Beauty: 4/5 – Hermanus offers one of the best whale-watching opportunities in the world. This trail features a scenic mix of dramatic cliffs, rolling waves of the Southern Ocean, and the tranquil beauty of the […]
Trails
6 Days or More
The Tsitsikamma Trail
The Tsitsikamma Trail is a highly regarded multi-day hiking trail in the Garden Route, known as the third jewel in its crown. It serves as an excellent alternative when the Otter Trail or Outeniqua Trail […]
5-Day Hikes
High Five Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4 (of 5) Difficulty (fitness): 6/10 Technical rating of trail: Standard trail walking, with short sections of steep inclines and declines and a few ladders. Duration: 2 – 5 days The High Five Hiking Trail, previously the […]
2-Day Hikes
Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail
Beauty: 3.5/5 Difficulty (fitness): 6.5/10 Technical rating of trail: Contains short sections of steep inclines and declines, and long days. Duration: 2-4 Days Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail lies in the hidden village of Kaapschehoop on the way to Nelspruit […]
2-Day Hikes
Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4.5 (of 5) Difficulty (fitness): 8/10 Technical rating of trail: Contains short sections of steep inclines and declines and rocky coastline which needs to be carefully navigated. Duration: 2 days The Harkeville Hiking Trail is a magnificent 2 […]
4-Day Hikes
Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4.5 (of 5) Difficulty (fitness): 7/10 Technical rating of trail: Contains short sections of very steep inclines and declines. Duration: 4 – 5 Days Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail lies in the incredible Magoebaskloof forest near the small town of […]
6 Days or More
Tsitsikamma Trail
The third jewel in the crown of multi-day hiking trails in the Garden Route. The Tsitsikamma Trail is a great alternative if the Otter Trail or Outeniqua Trail isn’t available. Beauty: 3.5/5 – Large sections […]
Day Hikes
Bobbejaansrivier Trail
Beauty: 8/10. Mountains, rivers, rock pools and waterfalls… Bliss! After leaving Eerste Tol behind, one is immediately ensconced in the rugged Cape mountains. Difficulty: 6/10. Moderate to good fitness and good balance is necessary. Terrain: […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Ifidi Pass
Region: Mnweni area, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 21km Difficulty: Extreme (9/10) * Scenery: Stunning! Route type: ROCK Risks: Difficult scrambling and boulder hopping, exposed in places, no trail, flash-flooding. […]
2-Day Hikes
Fountain Shack
A local’s secret, the Fountain Shack is the only way to overnight in the spectacular Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay, a national monument, World Heritage site and marine protected area. Beauty: 5/5 Difficulty (fitness): […]