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.

Eastern Cape Multi-day hike Challenging
36.0 km · 2 days
Addo Elephant National Park (Woody Cape)
Amatola Trail

Amatola Trail

Long, demanding Eastern Cape mountain traverse through indigenous forest, ridgelines, streams and remote hut stages.

Eastern Cape Multi-day hike Severe
100.0 km · 6 days
Amathole Mountains

Appelsbos Loop

A full-day Marloth route for fit hikers, combining longer distances with open Langeberg mountain scenery.

Western Cape Circular route Challenging
21.0 km · 1 day
Marloth Nature Reserve

Bakoor Trail

Short interpretive trail through fynbos and coastal habitats near Geelbek in West Coast National Park.

Western Cape Circular route Easy
4.6 km · 1 day
West Coast National Park
Battle Cave Hike

Battle Cave Hike

Popular guided Drakensberg cave hike from Injisuthi to renowned San rock art at Battle Cave.

KwaZulu-Natal Out-and-back Moderate
16.0 km · 1 day
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (Injisuthi)
Baviaans Canyon Trail

Baviaans Canyon Trail

Remote guided or arranged canyon traverse in the Baviaanskloof with riverbeds, pools and rugged mountain scenery.

Eastern Cape Backpacking trail Severe
70.0 km · 5 days
Baviaanskloof
Black Eagle Trail

Black Eagle Trail

Short but steeper Mountain Zebra route climbing to a rocky viewpoint above the rest camp.

Eastern Cape Out-and-back Moderate
2.5 km · 1 day
Mountain Zebra National Park
Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail

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.

Mpumalanga Multi-day hike Severe
60.0 km · 4 days
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail

Classic point-to-point route linking McGregor and Greyton through the Riviersonderend Mountains and passing the famous Oakes Falls pool.

Western Cape Point-to-point Challenging
14.3 km · 2 days
Riviersonderend Conservation Area

Cape of Good Hope Trail

Two-day circular Cape Point trail with fynbos, beaches and overnight cottages at Rooikrans.

Western Cape Multi-day hike Moderate
33.8 km · 2 days
Table Mountain National Park

Cathedral Cave Guided Hike

Guided day hike in Golden Gate to Cathedral Cave, combining sandstone scenery and cave heritage.

Free State Day hike Moderate
8.0 km · 1 day
Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Cathedral Peak Overnight Trail

Classic Berg overnight route linking scenic high valleys and caves or camps from the Cathedral Peak area.

KwaZulu-Natal Overnight hike Challenging
22.0 km · 2 days
Cathedral Peak / Drakensberg

Cederberg Wilderness Traverse

Remote multi-day mountain route in the Cederberg with sandstone formations, dry camps and strong navigation demands.

Western Cape Backpacking trail Severe
80.0 km · 5 days
Cederberg Wilderness Area

Chimanimani Circuit

Multi-day wilderness route through quartzite peaks, streams and saddles in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands.

Manicaland Circular route Severe
45.0 km · 4 days
Chimanimani National Park

Cradock Pass Trail

Steep Outeniqua day hike climbing historic Cradock Pass for forest, mountain and pass views.

Western Cape Out-and-back Moderate
8.4 km · 1 day
Outeniqua Nature Reserve

Crystal Pool Trail

Popular Groot Winterhoek hike to mountain pools and rock formations from the main parking area.

Western Cape Out-and-back Moderate
7.5 km · 1 day
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Dassie Interpretive Trail

Dassie Interpretive Trail

Self-guided Augrabies loop following the gorge to Arrow Point, Moon Rock and back to rest camp.

Northern Cape Circular route Moderate
5.0 km · 1 day
Augrabies Falls National Park

Dolphin Trail

Guided luxury coastal hike in Tsitsikamma combining short hiking days with portaged luggage and lodge accommodation.

Eastern Cape Slackpacking trail Moderate
17.0 km · 2 days
Garden Route National Park
Drakensberg Grand Traverse

Drakensberg Grand Traverse

Legendary unsupported high-route across the Drakensberg escarpment with huge distance, route-finding and weather exposure.

KwaZulu-Natal Backpacking trail Severe
220.0 km · 14 days
Drakensberg Escarpment

Duiwelsbos Waterfall Trail

Short forest walk in Marloth to a waterfall and cool indigenous-forest scenery.

Western Cape Out-and-back Easy
2.0 km · 1 day
Marloth Nature Reserve

Eland River Trail

Limietberg day hike through riverine scenery and pools in the Du Toitskloof mountains.

Western Cape Out-and-back Moderate
7.0 km · 1 day
Limietberg Nature Reserve

Fanie Botha Hiking Trail

Escarpment forest route around Sabie with waterfalls, viewpoints and flexible stage options across SAFCOL plantations and forest.

Mpumalanga Multi-day hike Challenging
75.0 km · 5 days
Sabie / Drakensberg Escarpment
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail

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.

Karas Point-to-point Severe
86.0 km · 5 days
Fish River Canyon
Fossil Trail

Fossil Trail

Very short interpretive fossil walk in Karoo National Park, suitable for all visitors.

Western Cape Day hike Easy
0.3 km · 1 day
Karoo National Park