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      • Dec 2026
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (3-5 Dec 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (5-6 Dec 2026)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (12-16 Dec 2026)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (15-20 Dec 2026)
        • 5 Day New Year’s Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (30 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day New Year’s Hike (31 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027)
    • Jan - Mar 2027
      • Jan 2027
        • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle 2 Day Hike (2-3 Jan 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (9-10 Jan 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (15-17 Jan 2027)
        • 4 Day Kosi Bay Turtles Tour (22-25 Jan 2027)
      • Feb 2027
        • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4-7 Feb 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (27-28 Feb 2027)
      • Mar 2027
        • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Mar 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (21-26 Mar 2027)
        • Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (26-28 Mar 2027)
        • Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (27-28 Mar 2027)
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      • Apr 2027
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (16-18 Apr 2027)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (24-28 Apr 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (27 Apr-2 May 2027)
      • May 2027
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (18-23 May 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (29-30 May 2027)
      • Jun 2027
        • Mnweni Circuit Hike (13-16 Jun 2027)
        • Wild Coast and Drakensberg Mountains (15-20 Jun 2027)
        • Summit Cathedral Peak Hike (19-20 Jun 2027)
        • Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (26-29 Jun 2027)
    • Jul - Sep 2027
      • Jul 2027
        • Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (1-4 Jul 2027)
        • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (10-11 Jul 2027)
        • 5 Day Overland Winter 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (7-11 Jul 2027)
      • Aug 2027
        • 4 Day Champagne Castle Hike (6-9 Aug 2027)
        • Mnweni Circuit Hike (19-22 Aug 2027)
      • Sep 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (4-5 Sep 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (14-19 Sep 2027)
        • Long Weekend Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (24-25 Sep 2027)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (24-28 Sep 2027)
    • Oct - Dec 2027
      • Oct 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (2-3 Oct 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (8-10 Oct 2027)
      • Nov 2027
        • We are working hard to add our scheduled hikes & tours for 2027, please check back soon!
      • Dec 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (11-12 Dec 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (14-19 Dec 2027)
        • Christmas in Lesotho (16-18 Dec 2027)
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      • Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)
      • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle Hike (2 Days)
      • Our other Overnight Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Easy & Family Friendly Hikes
      • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle Hike (2 Days)
      • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (2-Days)
      • Pillar Cave Hike (2 Days)
      • Our other Easy & Family Friendly Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Intermediate Hikes
      • Drakensberg Amphitheatre & Tugela Falls Hike
      • Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)
      • Mnweni Hike (3 Days)
      • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)
      • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (3 Days)
      • Our other Intermediate Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Intermediate-Challenging Hikes
      • Mnweni Circuit Hike (4 Days)
      • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)
      • Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana, Highest Peak in Lesotho (3 Days)
      • Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (4 Days)
      • Champagne Castle Hike (4 Days)
      • Our other Intermediate to Challenging Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Challenging Hikes
      • Drakensberg Northern Traverse (6 Days)
      • Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (4 Days)
      • Hike the 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (5 Days)
      • Our other Challenging Hikes in the Drakensberg...
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Easy & Family Friendly Hikes in the Drakensberg!

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Easy family friendly Drakensberg hikes
Food is important especially for the youngsters on a hike in the Drakensberg.

Easy Drakensberg Hikes.

The hikes below are the best easy and family friendly hikes in the Drakensberg that we do, but remember you can always contact us and ask us to arrange any other Drakensberg hike you would like to do!

It is great to get the kids out in nature.

Most of these hikes are to caves in the Drakensberg. For example Pillar cave at Garden castle. You can watch a video I made of this hike here. If you want to do your own hike and not one of my scheduled hikes then you will need to get your own group together.

When you contact us, remember to let us know whether you would prefer to do a Bronze, Silver or Gold Package hike, and choose your Souvenir Bundle!

What are our next Easy to Intermediate Hikes?

Blindmans corner overnight hike.

Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (27-28 Mar 2027)

If none of these dates suit you to book a scheduled hike, or we don’t have upcoming hikes here … please use the contact form on the hikes below to book a private hike with us!

Our Easy & Family Friendly Drakensberg Hikes...

Assvoelkrans Drakensberg cave
Assvoelkrans Drakensberg Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Assvoelkrans Drakensberg 2 day cave hike is a perfect way to get out in the mountains.… Read More

Giants castle circuit
Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle Hike (2 Days)

The Bannerman hut 2 day hike at Giant’s castle is a great weekend hike for families or people just wanting to get away into nature.… Read More

Blindmans corner
Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (2 Days)

The Blindmans corner overnight hike near Champagne castle is the perfect beginner hike.… Read More

Giant's Cup Trail Hike
Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (2-Days)

The Giant’s Cup Trail 2 day Hike is an easy stroll in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg mountains near Garden Castle and Sani pass.… Read More

Pillar cave 2 day hike
Pillar Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Pillar Cave Hike is one of the nicest and easiest Drakensberg hikes to a lovely cave. It is a wonderful introduction to hiking in the Drakensberg.… Read More

Xeni Cave Overnight Hike
Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (2 Days)

The Xeni cave overnight hike at Cathedral peak is perfect for families or anyone wanting a weekend getaway into the Drakensberg mountains.… Read More

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  • Upcoming Hikes
    • 2026
      • Dec 2026
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (3-5 Dec 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (5-6 Dec 2026)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (12-16 Dec 2026)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (15-20 Dec 2026)
        • 5 Day New Year’s Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (30 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day New Year’s Hike (31 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027)
    • Jan - Mar 2027
      • Jan 2027
        • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle 2 Day Hike (2-3 Jan 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (9-10 Jan 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (15-17 Jan 2027)
        • 4 Day Kosi Bay Turtles Tour (22-25 Jan 2027)
      • Feb 2027
        • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4-7 Feb 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (27-28 Feb 2027)
      • Mar 2027
        • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Mar 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (21-26 Mar 2027)
        • Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (26-28 Mar 2027)
        • Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (27-28 Mar 2027)
    • Apr - Jun 2027
      • Apr 2027
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (16-18 Apr 2027)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (24-28 Apr 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (27 Apr-2 May 2027)
      • May 2027
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (18-23 May 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (29-30 May 2027)
      • Jun 2027
        • Mnweni Circuit Hike (13-16 Jun 2027)
        • Wild Coast and Drakensberg Mountains (15-20 Jun 2027)
        • Summit Cathedral Peak Hike (19-20 Jun 2027)
        • Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (26-29 Jun 2027)
    • Jul - Sep 2027
      • Jul 2027
        • Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (1-4 Jul 2027)
        • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (10-11 Jul 2027)
        • 5 Day Overland Winter 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (7-11 Jul 2027)
      • Aug 2027
        • 4 Day Champagne Castle Hike (6-9 Aug 2027)
        • Mnweni Circuit Hike (19-22 Aug 2027)
      • Sep 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (4-5 Sep 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (14-19 Sep 2027)
        • Long Weekend Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho (24-25 Sep 2027)
        • 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (24-28 Sep 2027)
    • Oct - Dec 2027
      • Oct 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (2-3 Oct 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (8-10 Oct 2027)
      • Nov 2027
        • We are working hard to add our scheduled hikes & tours for 2027, please check back soon!
      • Dec 2027
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (11-12 Dec 2027)
        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (14-19 Dec 2027)
        • Christmas in Lesotho (16-18 Dec 2027)
  • About Us
    • Our Blog
    • Contact DrakensbergHiker
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • Meet the DrakensbergHiker Team!
    • Our Reviews
  • Our Hikes
    • Overnight Hikes
      • Drakensberg Amphitheatre & Tugela Falls Hike (2 Days)
      • Blindmans Corner Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)
      • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle Hike (2 Days)
      • Our other Overnight Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Easy & Family Friendly Hikes
      • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle Hike (2 Days)
      • Xeni Cave Overnight Hike (2 Days)
      • Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (2-Days)
      • Pillar Cave Hike (2 Days)
      • Our other Easy & Family Friendly Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Intermediate Hikes
      • Drakensberg Amphitheatre & Tugela Falls Hike
      • Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)
      • Mnweni Hike (3 Days)
      • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)
      • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (3 Days)
      • Our other Intermediate Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Intermediate-Challenging Hikes
      • Mnweni Circuit Hike (4 Days)
      • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)
      • Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana, Highest Peak in Lesotho (3 Days)
      • Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (4 Days)
      • Champagne Castle Hike (4 Days)
      • Our other Intermediate to Challenging Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Challenging Hikes
      • Drakensberg Northern Traverse (6 Days)
      • Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (4 Days)
      • Hike the 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (5 Days)
      • Our other Challenging Hikes in the Drakensberg...
    • Extreme Hikes
  • Hike Planning
  • Services
  • KZN & Lesotho Tours
    • KwaZulu-Natal Tours
      • 3 Day Drakensberg and Beach Tour
      • 4 Day Kosi Bay Turtles Tour
      • 5 Day KZN Berg, Bush, Beach and Battlefields Tour
      • 6 Day Wild Coast and Drakensberg Tour
    • Lesotho Tours
      • Weekend Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho
      • 3 Day Overland 4×4 Tour of Lesotho
      • 4 Day Overland Tour of Lesotho & Golden Gate
      • 5 Day Overland Tour of Lesotho & Maletsunyane Falls
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