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Trails in South Africa
15 trails found
ModerateDay Walk
Table Mountain Loop
Cape Town
5.5 km700m gain3-5 hours
Table Mountain Loop, South Africa: A moderate 5.5 km hike offering stunning panoramas of Cape Town and the Atlantic. This diverse route circles the iconic plateau, showcasing rugged fynbos and dramati…
Very ChallengingMountain Track
Mafadi Peak Trek
Winterton
42 km2750m gain3-4 days
South Africa's Mafadi Peak Trek is a profoundly demanding 42km traverse through the Amphitheatre's dramatic wilderness. This 3-4 day route ascends rugged escarpments and alpine meadows, culminating in…
ChallengingDay Walk
Drakensberg Amphitheatre
Bergville
18 km1200m gain8-10 hours
South Africa's Drakensberg Amphitheatre hike is a demanding 18km day trek to a colossal basalt cliff face. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers unparalleled panoramic views across rolling grasslands…
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