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Trails in South Africa
15 trails found
ModerateMulti-Day Walk
The Otter Trail
Plettenberg Bay
42.5 km2600m gain5 days
Hike South Africa's Otter Trail, a moderate 42.5km, 5-day coastal wilderness walk along the Tsitsikamma National Park's rugged shores. This iconic route traverses pristine landscapes where ancient riv…
ModerateDay Walk
Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge
Cape Town
6 km700m gain2-3 hours
Ascend South Africa's iconic Table Mountain via the dramatic Platteklip Gorge, a moderate 6km route offering breathtaking panoramas of Cape Town and the Atlantic. This ancient sandstone massif, a UNES…
ModerateMulti-Day Walk
Whale Trail
Cape Town
55 km700m gain5 days
Immerse yourself in South Africa's De Hoop Nature Reserve on the moderate Whale Trail. This 55km, 5-day route winds from the Potberg Mountains to Koppie Alleen, showcasing the diverse Cape Floral King…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Richtersveld Trail
Springbok
85 km2500m gain4-5 days
South Africa's Richtersveld Trail is an 85km, 4-5 day odyssey through a raw, volcanic mountain desert. This very challenging route traverses the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, offering stark…
Very ChallengingMountain Track
Drakensberg Traverse
Durban
65 km3000m gain4-6 days
South Africa's Drakensberg Traverse is a formidable 65km high-altitude route through the UNESCO World Heritage uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. This very challenging 4-6 day trek traverses rugged basalt r…
Very ChallengingMountain Track
Drakensberg Grand Traverse
Underberg
240 km9000m gain10-14 days
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse is South Africa and Lesotho's ultimate high-altitude wilderness route. This 240km traverse along the rugged escarpment offers a demanding 10-14 day expedition through re…
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