Bannerman Pass Hike
Bannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed from the right angle, the cliffs just s…
Maloti-Drakensberg Hiking Checklist
This hiking checklist highlights the ten essential items that every hiker should carry. Before you go on any hike, no matter how easy or short, make sure your…
Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint
Route: Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint Distance: 4.5 km (9 km return) Duration: 1.5 hours each way (one day)
This is a pleasant walk that is pretty level with a…
Marble Baths after the floods: a changed Injisuthi landscape
Image above of Marble Baths before the 2026 floods.
Information updated 2 November 2026, based on a recent Mountain Backpackers Club report.
Marble Baths has…
Hiking at Sea Level - Wild Coast Sun to Mbotyi
In search of some warmer weather away from the Drakensberg we have just completed a five day, 89 kilometre guided hike (Elevation gain/loss: 1789m / -1778m) fr…
Drakensberg Sun to Blue Grotto Pool (return via Barry's Grave)
Route: Drakensberg Sun to Blue Grotto Pool (return via Barry's Grave) Distance: 3 km (6 km return) Duration: 3 hours (day hike)
This is a great 3-hour moderat…
Giants Castle to Bannerman Hut and up Bannerman Pass
Route: Giants Castle to Bannerman Hut and up Bannerman Pass Distance: 35 km (circular route) Duration: 20 hours (3 days)
Day 1 is a long hike from the Giant's…
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…
DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS Hiking - CRACK and MUDSLIDE
A circular 10km hike with 820m elevation gain and loss. The climb to the Crack and The Mudslide Pass is steep but a chain ladder will help you over the more di…
