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        • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Mar 2027)
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        • Drakensberg Northern Traverse Hike (18-23 May 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (29-30 May 2027)
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        • 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)
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        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (2-3 Oct 2027)
        • Mnweni 3 Day Hike (8-10 Oct 2027)
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        • 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)
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      • Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)
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      • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)
      • Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (3 Days)
      • Our other Intermediate Hikes in the Drakensberg...
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      • 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...
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      • Drakensberg Northern Traverse (6 Days)
      • Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa (4 Days)
      • Hike the 3 Highest Peaks in South Africa (5 Days)
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Intermediate to Challenging Hikes in the Drakensberg

Join Drakensberghiker for the Best Intermediate to Challenging hikes in the Drakensberg…

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Our Best Intermediate to Challenging Drakensberg Hikes.

We have carefully looked at the endless number of fantastic hikes that we could take you on in the Drakensberg, and narrowed it down to our list of our favorite hikes in the Drakensberg.

The hikes below are my favorite multi day intermediate to challenging hikes in the Drakensberg that we do.

Giants Castle 3 Day Hike
You can expect great views on the 3 day hike at Giants castle with Drakensberghiker

However you can always contact us and ask us to arrange any other Drakensberg hike you would like to do! If you choose your own hike on your specific dates then you need to get your own group together.

Considering that you may want to step up your intensity of Drakensberg hiking gradually, our intermediate hikes are graded from Easy to Intermediate through to Intermediate to Challenging for your convenience.

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 Intermediate to Challenging Hikes?

Mnweni circuit hike

Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4-7 Feb 2027)

Mnweni 4 day circuit

Mnweni Circuit Hike (13-16 Jun 2027)

Mnweni 3 day hike.

Mnweni Circuit Hike (19-22 Aug 2027)

Campsite on the Champagne Castle Hike

4 Day Champagne Castle Hike (6-9 Aug 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!

Intermediate to Challenging Drakensberg Hikes

View of the Rockeries, Mnweni area, with Drakensberg Hiker
Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4 Days)

The Amphitheatre to Mnweni 4 day hike is a slightly shorter version of the famous Drakensberg Northern Traverse.… Read More

Easter Cave Hike - View from Easter Cave
Easter Cave Hike (4 Days)

The Easter cave 4 day hike starts at Mnweni walking up Ntonjelana pass. The views overlooking the Cathedral Peak range are stunning.… Read More

View of the Rockeries, Mnweni area, with Drakensberg Hiker
Mnweni Circuit Hike (4 Days)

The Mnweni Circuit 4 Day Hike is in a tribally owned part of the Drakensberg and is my favorite part of the Drakensberg.… Read More

Champagne castle 4 day hike
Champagne Castle Hike (4 Days)

The Champagne Castle Hike leaves from the Monks Cowl car park. We walk past Blind Man’s corner and use Grays pass to summit Champagne castle.… Read More

Sani Pass To Thabana Ntlenyana Hike
Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana, Highest Peak in Lesotho (3 Days)

Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana Hike is a great trip to do. Not only do we drive a 4×4 up Sani Pass but we walk up the highest peak in Lesotho!… 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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