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KwaZulu-Natal Hiking Trails

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Hiking is a great way to see the countryside, and in KwaZulu-Natal there is a lot of countryside to enjoy, from the steep slopes of the Drakensberg to the Wilderness areas in Maputaland, the coast and the Midlands. The province is crisscrossed with trails, many of them in nature reserves and game parks. Enjoy an hour of beauty, a day, a few days... You'll be sure to get out there again and again.

It is important for visitors to asertain the distance, degree of difficulty and clothing and equipment required for each trail before setting out. Some trails require prior booking, particularly those with overnight stops in caves or hikers huts. Advice is available from Tourism KZN or from any of the clubs or registered guides listed below.

The Drakensberg trails in particular must be treated with caution. The weather can change dramatically from one moment to the next, and at those high altitudes strong winds, mist, snow and extreme cold can arrive unexpectedly. Be sure you complete the rescue register in full at any entrance to a Drakensberg area, even if you are only planning on going for a short stroll.

Please use our interactive database for a list of all registered hiking trails in the province or complete a query form.

The following regional sites have sections dedicated to hiking:
- Drakensberg
- East Griqualand
- Elephant Coast
- South Coast
- Zululand

KZN Wildlife also has a useful section on hiking in KwaZulu-Natal on their website.

There are also a number of clubs and organizations that specialize in hiking and should be contacted for help, advice, registered hiking guides, suggestions as to great hikes in the province - or elsewhere - and copies of the hikes they offer:


Mountain Club of South Africa - KZN Section:
Berea Rovers club house, Jacko Jackson Avenue, Durban Promotes mountain climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, expeditions and hiking. Meets Wednesday evenings at Berea Rovers Sports Club. 082 990 5877 / 031 082 920 2287
Email: mcsakzn@mcsa.org.za


Over the Top Adventures cc:
We can take you on a day hike, an overnight trip (where we sleep in a cave), or offer you a multi-day expedition - all in the beautiful, uncrowded Drakensberg mountain range, which has peaks over 3000m above sea level.
Geoff Gould
Telephone: ( 082 ) 736 3651
E-mail: info@overthetop.co.za


Wildways Mountaineering:
Mountaineering and climbing, abseiling, Drakensberg and Cedarberg expeditions and trekking, climbing instruction, school groups and guided climbing and hiking.
Andrew and Michelle Friedemann. Situated at Wildways Climbers Inn at Monteseel.
PO Box 2510, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
Phone/fax: 031 767 2160 / 083 768 9021
Email: info@wildways.za.net


Peak High Mountaineering:
Trekking, guided mountaineering, rock climbing, guided ice climbing, adventure race training, short mountain bike trips, and expeditions.
Contact: Gavin Raubenheimer
082 990 5876
Email: peakhigh@futurenet.co.za
Web site: www.peakhigh.co.za

Kitbag:
Fishing, hiking, climbing, guided, groups.
Contact: James Lind Holmes
082 454 4208 / 031 765 5596
Email: james@kitbag.co.za
Web site: www.kitbag.co.za

Mountain Backpackers:
Hiking, groups.
Contact: Lawrence Bates, Westville, near Durban
031 266 3970


Emnweni Drakensberg Adventures:
Mountain guide, rock climbing, hiking.
Contact: Jeremy John Farquharson, 20 Walters Road, Hilton, P.O.BOX 760, Hilton
033 343 3208/082 925 9045
ff@futurenet.co.za

Durban Ramblers' Hiking Club:
Arranges hiking and walking trips around KZN.
Contact: Margaret
P.O.BOX 50563, Musgrave Road, 4062 031 765 8052


Amblers Hiking Club:
Arranges hiking and walking trips.
Contact: David Hancocks
1 Acacia Ave, Westville, 3630 P O BOX 1138, Westville, 3630 031 765 8052
davidhancocks@telkomsa.net

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