Easter Cave Hike (4 Days)

Maximum Number of Hikers

Maximum Number of Hikers

5 Easter Cave 4 Day Hike

Intermediate Drakensberg Hike

The Easter cave 4 day hike starts at the Mnweni cultural center. We stroll up the beautiful Ntonjelana valley and camp just below the huge cliffs of the Saddle just to the North of us. This pass is used regularly by the locals as they go to and from Lesotho with their donkeys. This means the pass is not too difficult by Drakensberg standards. The Zulus call it the SS pass because it twists and turns a lot. Read here to see how to prepare for your hike with us.

Easter Cave is very sheltered, providing some protection from the elements.

We take 2 days to get to the top of the escarpment at just below 3000m above sea level. Now we are in Lesotho but don’t worry, there is no border post here. We are in a real wilderness area.

As we summit Ntonjelana pass we walk left up the Kwakwatsi river valley and on to arrive at Easter cave. First we must load up with water as there is not much at the cave. After a cozy night in Easter cave we have to walk back down Ntonjelana pass to our cars waiting at the bottom.

Easter Cave Hike - View from Easter Cave

Who is the Guided Drakensberg Easter Cave 2 day Hike most suitable for?

Couples, singles or anyone interested in spending 4 relaxing days in the Drakensberg sleeping in a cave with amazing views.

What are the most notable things we see on the Easter Cave Hike?

Easter Cave, Locals with their donkeys, Ntonjelana valley and hopefully a pair of Black eagles that nest nearby!

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options

We have differentiated between options for porters for your hike using ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Bronze’ as the options to choose from, so remember to select the correct option on your enquiry or hike form when you contact us.

We understand that the Gold, Silver and Bronze packages might seem a bit confusing, so we have done some calculations to assist you with which one will be most suitable for you, and to ensure that you have the most enjoyable hike possible!

It is a good idea as part of your hike preparation to do some extra walking anyway, so while doing a walk of approximately 5km, including some uphill and downhill parts, carry a pack with the pack weight listed in the description of the package you are interested in. If you are quite comfortable with that weight, then that is the right option for you.

If you find yourself battling, and don’t have time to do some more preparation, then consider moving to a different package.

All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent.

GOLD

Fully Portered Drakensberg Hike

You carry only a day-pack containing your own with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day.

Includes 3 meals a day!

You will not be carrying a standard hiking backpack at all, instead we will supply you with a 35l drybag into which you will put all your personal gear for our porters to carry.

The day pack you will carry weighs approximately 4kg.

Sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried our porters who also put your tent up!

SILVER

Partially Portered Drakensberg Hike

You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg.

Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters.