Videos
Video: Mafadi 3452
A couple of friends hike up to the highest point in South Africa, Mafadi.
Drakensberg
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Organ Pipes Pass
Pass name: Organ Pipes Pass (Thuthumi Ridge Approach) Region: Didima Region, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 15km Difficulty: Extreme (3)* Scenery: Exceptional! Route type: Very clear trail, starts on a […]
News & Articles
Mountain rescues in the Drakensberg
Technical and high-altitude rescues are carried out under a joint protocol between the Mountain Club, KZN Wildlife, and the provincial Health Department. The Mountain Club forms the backbone of all technical rescues. Most rescues are […]
Videos
Video: Drakensberg Northern Traverse in under 5 minutes
Drakensberg Hiker took a group of ladies on the Northern Traverse in the Drakensberg.
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Cockade Pass
Pass name: Cockade Pass Region: Cathedral Peak, Northern Drakensberg Distance: Approximately 30km / 3 days Difficulty: Difficult Scenery: 4/5 Route type: Technical wilderness hike – part walking trail, part scrambling Introduction Cockade Pass is a […]
5-Day Hikes
Giant’s Cup Hiking Trail
When I received the invite to join a group of friends to go hike the Giant’s Cup Trail, I had to search for information about it – I had never heard about it. The lack […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Pins Pass
Pass name: Pins Pass Region: Mnweni, Norther KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 22km Difficulty: Extreme (10)* Scenery: Spectacular! Route type: No trail, a bit of boulder hopping Risks: While there is nothing […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Bannerman Pass
Pass name: Bannerman Pass Region: Giants Castle Nature Reserve, Central KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 15km Difficulty: Extreme (3)* Scenery: Average for a Drakensberg Pass, i.e. exceptional by normal standards Route […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Langalibalele Pass
Pass name: Langalibalele Pass Region: Giants Castle Nature Reserve, Central KZN Drakensberg Distance from parking to the top: 11km Difficulty: Difficult Scenery: Average for a Drakensberg Pass, i.e. exceptional by normal standards Route type: Trail […]
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Intro
The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa. Exactly what is included in the range is debated, but in general the range is divided into two parts: The basalt “High Berg” range The […]