Monks Cowl to Zulu Cave Hike (2 Days)

Maximum Number of Hikers

Maximum Number of Hikers

12 The Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Cave 2 Day Hike

Intermediate Drakensberg Hike
Overnight Drakensberg Hike

Almost certainly the Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Cave 2 day hike takes us to one of the loveliest caves in the Drakensberg, Zulu Cave.

The Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Cave 2 Day Hike is an excellent hike for families with children 12 years or older. It is a fantastic opportunity to get your children hooked on hiking and we don’t have to carry tents. Furthermore it is just below Champagne castle so you can expect some lovely views. As it only takes 2 days the hike can easily be done over a weekend.

First we meet at Monk’s Cowl car park to head out on our mountain adventure. We walk past the Spinx, and on up the hill to our lunch spot near Blind Man’s Corner. This is the highest spot we will get to on the Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Cave 2 Day Hike. The contour path we walk along runs at 2200m. Check here to see how to prepare for your hike with us.

Sleeping at Zulu Cave in the Drakensberg

While having lunch we can look way down over the valley.

Behind us is the huge Cathkin Peak, with Sterkhorn just below it. After lunch we take a rather lovely stroll along the contour path to our turnoff down to the cave. As we walk along the path we can see Gatberg ahead. It is quite an amazing hill and has a hole straight through it, hence the name.

We arrive at the cave in time for a cup of tea, and a quick swim under the waterfall over the front of the cave.

Consequently after a great night in a Drakensberg cave we head back to our cars at Monk’s Cowl in time for lunch. The total distance is 13km each day starting at 1500m and climbing to 2200m altitude over the course of the Monk’s Cowl to Zulu Cave 2 Day Hike.

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.