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Top 10s Hiking trails for experts
1The Otter Trail
The granddaddy of them all through the breathtaking forest, ocean and mountain terrain of the Tsitsikamma National Park - eco-trekking at its best. Booking is essential.
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2Wolkberg Wilderness, Haenertsburg
As wild as it gets. Indistinct tracks with virtually no facilities means this strenuous trail is for experienced, hard-core wilderness experts only.
3Knysna to Addo Mega-Hike, Western and Eastern Cape
Go walk about - 21 days traversing some of the country’s most spectacular wilderness staying in mobile tented camps.
4Olifants River Backpack Trail, Kruger
A rough guided hike where self-sufficiency is the name of the game.
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5Brandwater Hiking Trail, Free State
A 72km, 5-day challenging circular route, with beautiful views of the Free State and Maluti mountains; plentiful antelope and birds.
6Silhouette Hiking Trail, Northern Cape
A mix of easy walking and fun scrambles, but always with options for the less adventurous.
7Slaying the Dragon
A 230 km traverse of the Drakensberg chain ladders from the Sentinel car park to Bushman’s Nek. Not to be taken lightly.
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8Amatola Hiking Trail, Eastern Cape
Just over 100Km long, this 6 day trail begins close to King Williams Town and ends at Hogsback. Indigenous forest and an abundance of waterfalls and mountain pools make this a special journey.
9Mehloding hiking trail, Southern Berg
A little-known community-run gem, with unforgettable scenery and a rich cultural heritage.
10Fanie Botha Trail
Classic hike in the valleys and mountains around Sabie, Mpumalanga.