Mzanzitravel Magazine - Issue 9

Hiking
South Africa is blessed with many beautiful mountains from the iconic Table Mountain in the south to
the majestic Drakensberg in the northeast. Most are easily accessible to people who want to enjoy
the fresh air and natural beauty, whether along easy walks or hiking trails that cater for everyone
from the inexperienced to the highly experienced hiker.
There is arguably no better way to experience South Africa’s great outdoors than by putting on a pair of boots,
grab a water bottle and set off for the nearest mountain hiking trail. That is, for the more easy walking trails; for
anything more difficult, you need to plan carefully, get the right gear and permits, and where required, book a
place with a guided hiking group. Mountain hiking trails include anything from short 2-hour informal walks and
hikes, to formally organised, and often guided hikes that can range over several days, with overnight stays in
mountain huts
For people who want to get out into nature and enjoy our great outdoors and these wonderful mountains in a
leisurely way, we look at some of the most awesome mountain hikes around the country – from the relatively easy
ones to a few more challenging ones.