Hiking in South Africa

There is a large number of hiking trails in South Africa with levels of difficulty, accecability and luxury to suit any taste.

To ensure that you have a safe, healthy and enjoyable hike, also see Wilderness backpacking and Packing for a week of hiking. You may also be able to find more detailed descriptions of each trail on WikiOutdoors.

Short walks

Trails

Kruger National Park

Prior booking is essential for all trails in the park.

Kruger Park Central Reservations, +27 12 428-9111, .

Wilderness Trails

All trails are 2 Days and 3 Nights, starting at 3:30PM. R2 350 per person, hut accommodation and meals are included.

Other

Luxury trails

Designed for the not so fit or those who do not want to rough it.

On luxury trails you generally only have to carry a light daypack, you will sleep in luxury accommodation every night and all meals are prepared for you.

Trails for the disabled

  • Glenholme trail for disabled & blind persons, Glenholme Nature Reserve, +27 31 705-5448. Durban, Caters for wheelchairs and the blind with elevated walkway and guide rails and braille plaques.

Buy

Most of the larger stores have a basic outdoors section. Makro, MHC World and Game might stock the items you need.

There are also a number of stores specialising in outdoors equipment and supplies. You will find anything from water purification tablets to hiking boots and sleeping bags at Camp World and Outdoor Warehouse.

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