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Area: Mnweni (Amangwane)

Mnweni Inner Pinnacle

Mnweni Inner Pinnacle

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mnweni Inner Pinacle is in the Mnweni area.The inner pinnacle is on the right.
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Mnweni Outer Needle

Mnweni Outer Needle

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mnweni Outer Needle is in the Mnweni area. The outer needle is on the left.
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Mnweni Outer Pinnacle

Mnweni Outer Pinnacle

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mnweni Outer Pinacle is in the Mnweni area. The outer pinnacle is on the left.
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Mnweni Pass

Mnweni Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Mnweni Pass is steep but is one of the most rewarding ascents. The view just gets better!
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Mnweni Pools Hike

Mnweni Pools Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A 12.5km hike from the Mnweni Cultural Centre with an elevation gain of 347m.
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Category Hikes
Mnweni via Rockeries and Mnweni Passes Hike

Mnweni via Rockeries and Mnweni Passes Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An extreme hike of 4 days (48 kms) An extremely long and difficult hike which begins at the Isandlwana Police Post in the Mnweni area. The first day would take you to the base of the Rockeries Pass, the second to the top and Mponjwane or Ledgers Cave, the third down the base of Mnweni Pass and the fourth back to the po ...
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Mponjwane (Rockeries Tower)

Mponjwane (Rockeries Tower)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mponjwane (Rockeries Tower) is in the Mnweni area.
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Mponjwane Cave

Mponjwane Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mponjwane is found near the top of the Mponjwane (Rockeries Tower) Pass in Mnweni, the views are excellent.
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Ncedamabutho

Ncedamabutho

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ncedamabutho is in the Mnweni area near Ledges cave.
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Nguza Cave 1

Nguza Cave 1

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nguza Cave 1 is near the top of Nguza pass in the Mnweni area, 80m from the top of the pass.
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Nguza Cave 2

Nguza Cave 2

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nguza Cave 2 is near the top of Nguza pass in the Mnweni area about 160m before Nguza Cave 1
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Nguza Pass

Nguza Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nguza Pass is a rock pass without a trail. It is an amazing pass that is definitely worth doing.
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Nguza Pass Peak

Nguza Pass Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nguza Pass Peak is in the Mnweni area.
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Ntonyelana Pass (iNtonyelana)  Hike

Ntonyelana Pass (iNtonyelana) Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An extreme round trip of a minimum of 2 days. A long route to the top of the escarpment from the Isandlwana Police Post, following the Ntonjelana River.
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Patrick's Shelter

Patrick's Shelter

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Patrick's Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Natural features such as holes and cracks in the parent rock are sometimes incorporated in Bushmen rock art. In this depiction a hole represents one man’s head and three holes represent another’s eyes and mouth. To the ...
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Pins Buttress

Pins Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pins Buttress is in the Mnweni area.
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Pins Cave

Pins Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pins Cave is in the Mnweni area about 360m from the top of Pins Pass. The cave has a flat floor and offers reasonable protection from bad weather. The views from the cave are stunning.
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Pins Pass

Pins Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pins Pass is not a rock pass. If you choose the correct route, it is a relatively easy and straightforward pass.
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Rat Hole Cave

Rat Hole Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rat Hole Cave is in the Mnweni area, just above Madonna Pass. The cave is a narrow tunnel about 7m deep and can sleep up to 4 people. This cave is not for you if you have claustrophobia.
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Rockeries

Rockeries

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rockeries is located in the Mnweni area.
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Rockeries Pass

Rockeries Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rockeries Pass is a relatively easy way to reach the escarpment in the Mnweni area. Navigating your way along this pass is no problem at all because the path is clear.
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Rwanqa

Rwanqa

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rwanqa is located in the Mnweni area.
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Rwanqa Cave

Rwanqa Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rwanqa Cave is in the Mnweni area.
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Rwanqa Cave 2

Rwanqa Cave 2

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rwanqa Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area about 240m before Rqanqa Cave.
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Rwanqa Pass

Rwanqa Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rwanqa Pass is fairly difficult. It's route is not clearly shown on official maps as the pass is very overgrown.
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Rwanqa Spear

Rwanqa Spear

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rwanqa Spear is located in the Mnweni area.
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Scaly Cave

Scaly Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Scaly Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a small cave for 3 people. You would be better off staying in Sunshine Cave on the other side of the valley, about 300m away.
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Sgonqweni Cave

Sgonqweni Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sgonqweni Cave is in the Mnweni area.
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Shepherd's Cave 1

Shepherd's Cave 1

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shepherd's Cave 1 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass.
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Shepherd's Cave 2

Shepherd's Cave 2

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass.
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Skylight Cave

Skylight Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Skylight Cave is in the Mnweni area. The cave is 250m North East of Rat Hole Cave. This is a relatively small cave and exposed to the elements, Rat Hole Cave is a better alternative.
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Stimela Peak

Stimela Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Stimela Peak is in the Mnweni area.
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Stimela Ridge

Stimela Ridge

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Stimela Ridge is in the Mnweni area.
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Sunshine Cave

Sunshine Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sunshine Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a nice cave that can sleep 8 people on a level floor and offers good protection from bad weather.
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Category Caves
Twelve Apostles (Mnweni)

Twelve Apostles (Mnweni)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Twelve Apostles are in the Mnweni area.
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Veranda Cave

Veranda Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Veranda Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a tiny cave that is exposed to the elements. The cave is about 380m South West from the top of Ifidi Pass, rather continue to Ifidi Cave, about 900m in a South Easterly direction from this cave.
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Waterfall Cave (Mnweni)

Waterfall Cave (Mnweni)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Waterfall Cave in Mnweni is behind a waterfall, hence the name. The cave offers moderate shelter and parts of the floor are level for sleeping.
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