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

Uncover the Magic of the Drakensberg

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.

Your Complete Maloti-Drakensberg Trail Resource

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.

3,482m

Highest Peak (Mafadi)

200+

Mapped Trails

50+

Bookable Caves

100%

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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…
Drakensberg Hike

A family-friendly guide to hiking in the Drakensberg

NOMAD AND IN LOVE A family and children-friendly guide to hiking the Drakensberg in South Africa. Experience the adventure of a lifetime with the whole family…
Giant's Viewpoint

Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint

Route: Highmoor to Giant’s Viewpoint Distance: about 4.5 km each way, or 9 km return Walking time: about an hour and a half each way This walk crosses Highmoo…
Mount Durnford Hiking

Hiking Clubs

There are two recommended hiking clubs you can join. They are the Mountain Backpackers Club and the Mountain Club of SA - KZN   About the Mountain…
Cliffs and a green valley on the hike from Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave

Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave

Route: Cobham to Gxalingenwa Cave Distance: 14,5 km (29 km return) Duration: 7 hours each way (two days) Gxalingenwa Cave Hike is a relatively easy two-day hi…
Bannerman Hut

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…
Waterfall dropping from grassy uplands into a deep rocky gorge

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…
Rolands Cave Trek

Drakensberg Trek: Rolands Cave

Nicola Freitas’s video follows a four-day hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel to Roland’s Cave in May 2018. The group walked past Ribbon Falls and camped below the…
Game Pass Shelter rock art

Kamberg to Game Pass Shelter

The guided walk to Game Pass Shelter at Kamberg combines mountain scenery with an introduction to San rock art. The trail passes Waterfall Shelter before climb…

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