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Natal Hiking Trails: KwaZulu Natal boasts some of the most spectacular scenery South
Africa has to offer! From the magical mountain range of the Drakensberg
to the Wilderness areas in Maputaland, the endless coastline and the Natal
Midlands. This beautiful area can be traversed and explored on exhilarating and
challenging mountain hikes.
The spectacular Drakensberg trails need to be treated with caution. The weather can change
dramatically from one moment to the next and especially if you are at high altitudes the
strong winds, mist, snow and extreme cold can arrive unexpectedly. It is of utmost
importance that you complete the rescue register in full at any entrance to a Drakensberg
area, even if you are only planning on going for a short stroll.
The Drakensberg is however a hikers paradise! Hike through shaded valleys, lush forests,
under shimmering waterfalls and over looming mountains. There are so many fascinating
landmarks that can be reached with a comfortable walk and the minimum amount of climbing.
You even have the awesome opportunity to hike up a mountain and sleep over in the most
natural accommodation you will ever stay in: a cave. Many hikes give you the opportunity
to hire out a cave for the night so that you can cuddle by the fire whilst sipping on hot
chocolate and watching the snow fall lightly on the mountain tops. Breathe in the clean,
crisp mountain air as you listen to the sounds of nature.
The Northern Drakensberg offers the Royal
Natal National Park. This park contains peaks such as the Amphitheatre,
Mont-aux-Sources, the Sentinel, Inner Tower, eastern Buttress and Devil's Tooth. The dome
of Mont-aux-Sources, which is 3282 metres high, is the source of five major rivers,
including the Tugela which plunges 600 metres over the escarpment in a magnificent
waterfall. There are numerous hikes passing these mountains including Devil's Hoek Valley,
Amphitheatre to Cathedral; Mckinley's Pool, Gudu Falls; The Grotto Mont-Aux-Sources via
Basutho Gate and The Chain Ladder, Otto's Walk & Bushman Paintings, Tugela Gorge and
many more all differing in days. The central berg offers hikes such as Blue Pool and Nyosi
Grotto, The Cathedral Peak Hike, Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock Mlambonja Pass to Twins
Cave. All differ in days and scenery. The Southern Drakensberg offers hikes such as
Mkomazi Wilderness Area, Kamberg Vergelegen & Sani Pass and Cobham & Garden
Castle.
The Elephant Coast boasts the most magnificent coastline and differing
terrains. The most popular hikes in this area is the Amanzimnyama Trail, Baya Camp Trail,
Bhanga Nek Community Tourism Camp Trails, Blinkwater Trails, Cape Vidal Trails, Dengezi
Trail, Gwalagwala Trail, Mbhombe Forest Trail, Mziki Trail and Ndumu Game
Reserve Trail. All hiking trails offer spectacular scenery and vary in length to suit
any level of hiker.
Known as a World Heritage Site, St Lucia
Wetland Park is one of the jewels of the South African coastline. It boasts 328 000
hectares of pristine natural ecosystems including swamps, lake systems, beaches, coral
reefs, wetlands, woodlands and coastal forests. The park’s wide variety of ecosystems
and natural habitats provides for an astounding diversity of species in the area. St
lucia: Msiki Trail, Mfasana Pan, Uvumbo Trail, The Gwalagwala Trail, Emoyeni Trail,
Mpophomeni Trail, Dugandlovu Trail and Mt Tabor are all fantastic hiking trails in this
exquisite area and offer amazing views and scenery of the park.
Be sure to go hiking in one of the most magnificent provinces in South Africa! The KwaZulu
Natal boasts the most scenic and beautiful hikes you will ever experience. |
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Camping and Backpackers Lodgings ideal for Hikers |
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Parks & Camping Sites
With over 800 registered caravan parks and campsites, South Africa lends itself to outdoor
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Backpackers Accommodation
Backpackers hostels and lodges in KwaZulu Natal, offer excellent value for money, great
locations, warm hospitality and a safe and friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
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