Royal Natal Trekking

The Gap

GRADE: C+ TIME: 8 hours. DISTANCE: 25 km. TERRAIN: Undulating with steep sections and scrambles. Not for the faint-hearted, and only to be undertaken with an experienced guide. Take the main bridle path towards Goodoo Bush, and from there to the head of the Mahai Valley. Then take the short cut to Mahai Falls. From […]

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The Lion

GRADE: C TIME: 3 hours. DISTANCE: 6 km return. TERRAIN: Undulating with steep sections. This walk is outside the RNNP and not signposted. The starting point is The Gorge car park. Cross the Tugela River and join the path going round to the right of the ridge. This path zigzags through the proteas until reaching

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Castle Rocks

GRADE: D+ TIME: 4½ hours DISTANCE: 13 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep sections and some scrambling. Cross the Mahai below the casual car park. Follow the path up and across the sign-posted intersection. Just beyond it is a signpost pointing left up Broome Hill valley. Climb steadily until reaching the Grotto forest. Just before

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Broome Hill

GRADE: C+ TIME: 8 hours. DISTANCE: 15 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep and slippery sections and chain ladders, and is not suitable for small children or those with a fear of heights. Proceed via Goodoo Bush and The Crack to the top of Goodoo Falls. Continue up the slope, keeping the top of the

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Mahai Falls

GRADE: C+ TIME: 6½ hours return. (Or 8 hours round trip). DISTANCE: 22 km return. (Or 24 km round trip). TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep sections. Proceed to the Dooley Waters-Basuto Gate junction. Turn right to continue up the Mahai valley to the Mahai Falls. This is a popular picnic spot with an inspiring view

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