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Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes

What are Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes?
Our Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes are typically 3 to 4-day hikes, and usually require a reasonable level of fitness.

The gradient on an Intermediate Drakensberg Hike is fairlyy constant and includes some steep ascents, usually between 2200m and 3200m.

We do sometimes walk for periods on plateaus or contours, but generally speaking, we are ascending or descending.

Usually, we do not follow well-delineated footpaths, but the trail is usually not too difficult. Walking is usually comfortable, but sometimes we need to go more significant distances over quite challenging patches on an Intermediate Drakensberg Hike.

Because the distances we cover on these hikes are medium, we set a reasonably fast pace, while still enjoying the amazing Drakensberg views; so a fair level of fitness is required.

Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes take you on a significant adventure; they stretch your boundaries a bit…but not so much that you won’t manage to enjoy yourself. You will definitely carry the achievement with you for the rest of your life!

We have a number of scheduled Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes on our calendar. Please check here for dates and let us know if you are interested in joining any of these hikes by using the contact form on the hike information.

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Summit Cathedral Peak (10-11 Jun 2026)

To summit Cathedral peak is an exciting hike to do. It is a well known free standing peak in the Northern Drakensberg of South Africa.… Read More

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Mnweni Circuit Hike (13-16 Feb 2026)

The Mnweni circuit hike is certainly my favorite part of the Drakensberg. Usually we stay at the Mnweni cultural center the night before and enjoy a braai while being in the mountains. … Read More

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Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Feb 2026)

The Giants Castle Circuit Hike is a 3 day hike in the Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve. It is one of the oldest Nature reserves in KwaZulu-Natal and full of history.… Read More

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Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (20-23 Feb 2026)

The Amphitheatre to Mnweni is a slightly shorter version of the world famous Drakensberg Northern Traverse.… Read More

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