Trails

Explore hiking trails across Southern Africa.

Gap Circuit

Gap Circuit

Shortest Robberg route to the geological gap, ideal for a quick peninsula walk with sea views.

Western Cape Circular route Easy
2.1 km · 1 day
Robberg Nature Reserve

Geelbek Short Day Walk (9km)

Circular walk from Geelbek Information Centre through dunes and lagoon-side fynbos in West Coast National Park.

Western Cape Circular route Easy
9.0 km · 1 day
West Coast National Park

Genadendal Trail

Point-to-point mountain route in the greater Boesmanskloof area linking trailheads through rugged Western Cape terrain.

Western Cape Point-to-point Challenging
25.3 km · 2 days
Riviersonderend Mountains

Giant's Castle Peak Hike

Demanding summit hike in the central Drakensberg, often done over two days with major elevation gain and alpine exposure.

KwaZulu-Natal Overnight hike Severe
30.0 km · 2 days
Giant's Castle / Drakensberg

Giant's Cup Trail

Classic Drakensberg hut-to-hut route from Sani Pass area to Bushman's Nek through high grassland and mountain scenery.

KwaZulu-Natal Hut-to-hut Challenging
60.0 km · 5 days
Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Gorge Trail

Gorge Trail

Short Augrabies gorge walk with dramatic river views near the falls and main viewpoints.

Northern Cape Out-and-back Easy
2.0 km · 1 day
Augrabies Falls National Park

Green Mountain Trail

Community-linked multi-day route through the Overberg mountains and villages, designed around conservation and local livelihood support.

Western Cape Multi-day hike Moderate
61.0 km · 4 days
Overberg

Harkerville Coastal Trail

Hard coastal-forest circuit with ladders, rugged cliffs and a hut overnight in the Harkerville section of Garden Route National Park.

Western Cape Circular route Severe
26.0 km · 2 days
Garden Route National Park

Hoerikwaggo Trail

Cape Peninsula traverse linking Table Mountain and Cape Point landscapes through a multi-day route with varied overnight options.

Western Cape Point-to-point Challenging
75.0 km · 5 days
Table Mountain National Park
Houw Hoek Loop Trail

Houw Hoek Loop Trail

Moderate Kogelberg walk from Houwhoek Inn through fynbos slopes and mountain viewpoints.

Western Cape Out-and-back Moderate
8.0 km · 1 day
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Imbila Trail

Imbila Trail

Easy fenced-rest-camp walk in Mountain Zebra National Park, ideal for families and beginners.

Eastern Cape Circular route Easy
1.0 km · 1 day
Mountain Zebra National Park

Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail

Multi-day escarpment trail near Kaapschehoop with forest, streams and several hut-linked route combinations.

Mpumalanga Multi-day hike Challenging
46.42 km · 3 days
Kaapschehoop / Escarpment Forest

Klipspringer Hiking Trail

Augrabies classic with granite domes, arid canyon scenery and tough summer conditions on a hut-supported route.

Northern Cape Multi-day hike Challenging
35.8 km · 3 days
Augrabies Falls National Park

Kogelberg Trail

Long Kogelberg mountain hike through gorge, forest and fynbos for fit all-day hikers.

Western Cape Out-and-back Challenging
24.0 km · 1 day
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Kranshoek Trail

Kranshoek Trail

Circular Garden Route hike through forest, waterfall gorge, coastline and the Kranshoek viewpoint.

Western Cape Circular route Moderate
9.0 km · 1 day
Garden Route National Park

Krom River Trail

Popular Limietberg river hike to waterfalls and pools, with rope-assisted scrambles after rain-sensitive crossings.

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

Leopard Trail

Well-known private wilderness hike in the Baviaanskloof with high sandstone ridges, steep ascents and remote overnight huts.

Eastern Cape Multi-day hike Severe
63.0 km · 4 days
Baviaanskloof

Lion's Head Hike

Classic Cape Town summit hike with 360-degree city and ocean views and some light scrambling near the top.

Western Cape Out-and-back Moderate
4.0 km · 1 day
Table Mountain National Park

Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail

Subtropical forest and waterfall trail system near Tzaneen with routes ranging from shorter overnight options to a longer full traverse.

Limpopo Multi-day hike Challenging
60.4 km · 5 days
Magoebaskloof / Woodbush Forest

Maletsunyane Falls Hike

Popular highland hike in Lesotho to one of the country's best-known waterfalls and gorge viewpoints.

Maseru Day hike Moderate
8.0 km · 1 day
Semonkong / Maletsunyane Falls

Malolotja Komati Gorge Route

Wild multiday route through Eswatini's Malolotja Reserve using backpacker camps and long gorge descents.

Hhohho Backpacking trail Challenging
30.0 km · 3 days
Malolotja Nature Reserve

Maltese Cross Trail

Shorter Cederberg classic to an iconic sandstone pillar with expansive mountain views and straightforward route-finding.

Western Cape Day hike Moderate
8.0 km · 1 day
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Mnweni Circuit

Mnweni Circuit

Tough escarpment circuit in one of the wildest parts of the Berg, usually using steep passes and cave or tented overnights.

KwaZulu-Natal Circular route Severe
45.0 km · 3 days
Mnweni / Drakensberg

Moremi Gorge Trail

Short but striking gorge hike in eastern Botswana with cliffs, pools and cultural importance around Manyelanong.

Central Day hike Moderate
5.0 km · 1 day
Tswapong Hills / Moremi Gorge