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Trails in South Africa
15 trails found
ModerateMulti-Day Walk
Tsitsikamma Trail
Plettenberg Bay
42 km1200m gain3-6 days
Immerse yourself in South Africa's premier mountain wilderness on the Tsitsikamma Trail. This 42km, 3-6 day moderate route winds through ancient indigenous forests and pristine mountain fynbos of the…
ChallengingDay Walk
Drakensberg Amphitheatre Hike
Bergville
14 km900m gain6-8 hours
South Africa's Drakensberg Amphitheatre Hike is a demanding 14km route to the Mont-Aux-Sources plateau, offering unparalleled views of the colossal basalt wall. This iconic trek, taking 6-8 hours, asc…
Very ChallengingMountain Track
North Drakensberg Traverse
Bergville
65 km4500m gain4-6 days
The North Drakensberg Traverse is South Africa's premier high-altitude wilderness trek. This 65km, 4-6 day route across the rugged basalt escarpment offers a truly remote experience. Expect challengin…
ChallengingMulti-Day Walk
Amatola Trail
King William's Town
100 km6000m gain5 days
The Amatola Trail is South Africa's most physically demanding multi-day trek, a 100km, 5-day expedition through the ancient Amathole Mountains. This rugged route traverses mist-belt rainforests, past…
ModerateMulti-Day Walk
Giants Cup Trail
Underberg
68 km1600m gain4 days
South Africa's Giants Cup Trail offers a moderate, 68km, four-day traverse through the UNESCO-listed Maloti-Drakensberg Park. This scenic route winds across the "Little Berg" plateau, showcasing spect…
ModerateDay Walk
Wolfberg Cracks
Citrusdal
13 km750m gain6-8 hours
Hike the Wolfberg Cracks in South Africa's Cederberg Wilderness for a moderate 13km day walk. This 6-8 hour route winds through dramatic sandstone formations and narrow fissures, revealing ancient ro…
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