Giant's Cup Trail
Classic Drakensberg hut-to-hut route from Sani Pass area to Bushman's Nek through high grassland and mountain scenery.
60.0 km
Total distance
5
Days recommended
High
Fitness demand
Challenging
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 60.0 km
- Days recommended: 5
- Area: Maloti-Drakensberg Park
- Nearest town: Underberg
- Start point: Sani Pass / Cobham
- End point: Bushman's Nek / Garden Castle
- Fitness demand: High
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Autumn
- Water availability: Reliable
- Accommodation: Hut
Planning info
- Booking required: Yes
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Day-stage route with hut network and access to reserve exits.
- Risk factors: Cold exposure, High altitude, River crossings, Flash flooding
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20