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Panoramic view of frozen Tugela Falls cascading down the Drakensberg Amphitheatre cliff face in winter

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UNESCO World Heritage Site • Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Your definitive guide to multi-day wilderness treks, day walks, caves, mountain passes, and world-class accommodation.

Dramatic mountain pass at Jonathans Gate along the Lesotho border in the High Drakensberg

Iconic High Berg Passes & Escarpment Trails

High Altitude Wilderness • Lesotho Border

Detailed route descriptions, GPX tracks and mountain pass guides for all experience levels.

Panoramic sunrise over Tarn Cave, Thaba Ntsu, and the iconic Devils Knuckles peaks

Overnight Caves & Peak Scrambles

Southern Drakensberg Wilderness

Book Ezemvelo sleeping caves and conquer the 137 Khulu peaks above 3,000m.

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The Drakensberg offers Africa's most breathtaking mountain scenery — from towering basalt cliffs and cascading waterfalls to ancient San rock art and quiet highland valleys.

Drakensberg Hikes is your independent one-stop portal covering the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the wider Drakensberg, including areas such as Mnweni that lie outside the World Heritage property. Search verified route profiles, download topographical cave registers, check weather advisories, and contact local mountain guides or accommodation providers directly.

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Mafadi covered in snow

Drakensberg hiking - Mafadi covered in snow!

This Rookie Adventures video follows a four-day circular hike from Injisuthi camp to Centenary Hut, up Corner Pass and on to Upper Injisuthi Cave. The group cl…
Pins Pass Hike

Pins Pass Hike

Pins Pass is a steep, sustained mountain ascent in the Mnweni area. Jonathan Newman’s account below describes an ascent through this demanding landscape, with…
Amphitheatre - Tugela Gorge Hike

Hike to The Tugela Gorge (Drakensberg Amphitheatre)

When I was a child, we used to go to the Northern Drakensberg every couple of months. My parents would attend meetings and work-related activities, and my sibl…
Bannerman Pass

Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

Nicola Freitas’s video follows a three-day winter circuit from Giant’s Castle camp to Bannerman Hut, up Bannerman Pass and back down Langalibalele Pass. The it…
Mnweni / Rockeries Drakensberg Loop

Mnweni / Rockeries Drakensberg Loop EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

A three day circular hike from Mnweni Cultural Village up Mnweni Pass and down Rockeries Pass of 38 km and 2164m elevation gain and loss. Video by Roughing It…
Overnight Hiking in the Drakensberg

21 Essential Hiking Tips for the Drakensberg Mountains

Prepare for your hiking trip be it a day hike or overnight hike by adopting these tried and tested tips and remember to always be prepared. It’s the Boy Scout…
View from Ledgers Cave

A guide to Hiking in the Drakensberg

You have decided to want to go on a Hike in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, what do you do next? After assisting many people who have asked questions for a hike…
Trees and cottages reflected in a still lake

From Trail to Page: How to Turn Your Hikes into a Photo Journal or Keepsake Book

There's something magical about standing atop a mountain peak or discovering a hidden waterfall after miles of challenging terrain. But as vivid as these momen…
The view looking north towards Cathedral Peak

Organ Pipes Pass - Thuthumi Ridge Route

Vehicle access note (2 November 2026): The MCSA’s Cambalala information states that vehicle access on Mike’s Pass is restricted to members accessing Cambalala…

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