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        • Bannerman Hut Giant’s Castle 2 Day Hike (2-3 Jan 2027)
        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (9-10 Jan 2027)
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        • Amphitheatre to Mnweni Hike (4-7 Feb 2027)
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        • 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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        • 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)
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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)
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        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (2-3 Oct 2027)
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        • Drakensberg Amphitheatre Overnight Hike (11-12 Dec 2027)
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      • 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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Best Intermediate Hikes in the Drakensberg!

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Our Best Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes

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

Intermediate Drakensberg hikes
The contour path stretches along most of the Drakensberg while looking up at the huge cliffs.

The hikes below are the best intermediate multi day hikes in the Drakensberg that we do. However you can always contact us and ask us to arrange any other Drakensberg hike you would like to do! That means hiking with your own group.

Considering that you may want to step up your intensity of Drakensberg trekking

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 Hikes?

Bannerman hut overnight hike.

Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (20-22 Mar 2027)

Magnificent Mnweni, Drakensberg

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (16-18 Apr 2027)

Drakensberg northern Traverse hike report

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (15-17 Jan 2027)

Mnweni circuit hike

Mnweni 3 Day New Year’s Hike (31 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027)

Mnweni Sep 2024

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (25-27 Sep 2026)

Giants Cup Trail, going towards Garden Castle

Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (26-29 Jun 2027)

Camping on our way to climb Cathedral Peak!

Summit Cathedral Peak Hike (19-20 Jun 2027)

Giants Cup Trail, going towards Garden Castle

Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (1-4 Jul 2027)

Mnweni 4 day hike.

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (3-5 Dec 2027)

Mnweni circuit hike

Mnweni 3 Day Hike (8-10 Oct 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!

Easy to Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes

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

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

Loteni 5 day hike
Loteni Hike (5 Days)

The Loteni 5 day hike is in one of the more remote parts of the Drakensberg mountains. It is found just South of Giants Castle,… Read More

Intermediate Drakensberg Hikes

Giants Cup Trail Hike
Giant’s Cup Trail Hike (4 Days)

The Giants Cup Trail is a 4 day slack packing hike along the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg between Sani pass and Garden castle.… Read More

Amphitheatre overnight hike
Drakensberg Amphitheatre & Tugela Falls Hike

The Drakensberg Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls Hike is an ideal weekend getaway from the daily grind and you get the best sunrise.… Read More

Sleeping at Zulu Cave in the Drakensberg
Monks Cowl to Zulu Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Monks cowl to Zulu Cave 2 day hike takes us to one of the loveliest caves in the Drakensberg, Zulu Cave.… Read More

Giant's Castle Circuit
Giant’s Castle Circuit Hike (3 Days)

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

Royal Natal Amphitheatre Slack Packing
Royal Natal & Drakensberg Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike (3 Days)

The Royal Natal & Amphitheatre Slack Packing Hike is a lovely way to see the Drakensberg Ampitheatre up close!… Read More

Gxalingenwa Cave Hike
Gxalingenwa Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Gxalingenwa Cave 2 Day Hike is to one of the nicest caves in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg.… Read More

Tarn Drakensberg Cave
Tarn Drakensberg Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Tarn Drakensberg cave hike is perfect to get out in the mountains and probably have one of the best views from  inside a cave.… Read More

Lower Injisuthi cave hike
Lower Injisuthi Drakensberg Cave Hike (2 Days)

The Lower Injisuthi cave hike is perfect for families or people with limited time to spend in the mountains. We do this hike in 2 days.… Read More

Giants Castle Circuit Hike
Central Drakensberg Contour Path Hike (4 Days)

The Central Drakensberg Contour Path hike is a great winter hike starting at Cathedral peak and finishing at Champagne castle.… Read More

Easter cave 4 day hike
Mnweni Hike (3 Days)

The Mnweni 3 day hike is in one of my favorite parts of the Drakensberg. My porters also live here and love showing their home to visitors.… Read More

Camping on our way to climb Cathedral Peak!
Summit Cathedral Peak (2 Days)

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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  • 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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