Trails
Explore hiking trails across Southern Africa.
Alexandria Hiking Trail
Circular forest-and-dune multi-day hike in Addo’s Woody Cape section with huts and a demanding dune crossing.
Amatola Trail
Long, demanding Eastern Cape mountain traverse through indigenous forest, ridgelines, streams and remote hut stages.
Appelsbos Loop
A full-day Marloth route for fit hikers, combining longer distances with open Langeberg mountain scenery.
Bakoor Trail
Short interpretive trail through fynbos and coastal habitats near Geelbek in West Coast National Park.
Battle Cave Hike
Popular guided Drakensberg cave hike from Injisuthi to renowned San rock art at Battle Cave.
Baviaans Canyon Trail
Remote guided or arranged canyon traverse in the Baviaanskloof with riverbeds, pools and rugged mountain scenery.
Black Eagle Trail
Short but steeper Mountain Zebra route climbing to a rocky viewpoint above the rest camp.
Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail
Demanding canyon-to-escarpment route through one of South Africa's biggest canyon systems, with big elevation shifts and remote camps.
Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail
Classic point-to-point route linking McGregor and Greyton through the Riviersonderend Mountains and passing the famous Oakes Falls pool.
Cape of Good Hope Trail
Two-day circular Cape Point trail with fynbos, beaches and overnight cottages at Rooikrans.
Cathedral Cave Guided Hike
Guided day hike in Golden Gate to Cathedral Cave, combining sandstone scenery and cave heritage.
Cathedral Peak Overnight Trail
Classic Berg overnight route linking scenic high valleys and caves or camps from the Cathedral Peak area.
Cederberg Wilderness Traverse
Remote multi-day mountain route in the Cederberg with sandstone formations, dry camps and strong navigation demands.
Chimanimani Circuit
Multi-day wilderness route through quartzite peaks, streams and saddles in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands.
Cradock Pass Trail
Steep Outeniqua day hike climbing historic Cradock Pass for forest, mountain and pass views.
Crystal Pool Trail
Popular Groot Winterhoek hike to mountain pools and rock formations from the main parking area.
Dassie Interpretive Trail
Self-guided Augrabies loop following the gorge to Arrow Point, Moon Rock and back to rest camp.
Dolphin Trail
Guided luxury coastal hike in Tsitsikamma combining short hiking days with portaged luggage and lodge accommodation.
Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Legendary unsupported high-route across the Drakensberg escarpment with huge distance, route-finding and weather exposure.
Duiwelsbos Waterfall Trail
Short forest walk in Marloth to a waterfall and cool indigenous-forest scenery.
Eland River Trail
Limietberg day hike through riverine scenery and pools in the Du Toitskloof mountains.
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail
Escarpment forest route around Sabie with waterfalls, viewpoints and flexible stage options across SAFCOL plantations and forest.
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
One of Southern Africa's classic wilderness hikes through the canyon floor from Hobas to Ai-Ais with no facilities on route.
Fossil Trail
Very short interpretive fossil walk in Karoo National Park, suitable for all visitors.