South Africa
Description
Located on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa offers an enormous variety of landscapes and is a popular hiking destination. Famous are the alpine Drakensberg mountain range, the Blyde River Canyon, the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, Cedarberg, and the Otter Trail along the southern Tsitsikamma Coast. And there is so much more!
South Africa counts a full 21 National Parks, many of which have hiking or backpacking trails. Take a look at the excellent website of South African National Parks (or SANParks), which also offers online bookings.
Hiking being popular, there are a multitude of other hiking clubs and tour operators offering their services, ranging from booking lodging to providing guides and even transporting your luggage from one hut to the next (euphemistically called 'slackpacking').
Surrounded by both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, South Africa's climate is largely temperate, though there are some inland extremes in terms of high and low temperatures. Best time for hiking in South Africa is generally during the dry and cool season, between March and November.
Trails
Regions
Links
Facts
- South African Hiking Trails
Website giving a good overview of and info about hiking trails in South Africa. By Wilhelm van der Hoven from Johannesburg.
- South African National Parks
Official website of South African National Parks (or SANParks), giving good general info on all parks and their facilities.
- Trailinfo on South African hiking trails
Nice website, though it looks pretty outdated. Just browse around and you will find quite a lot of info.
- Trails for Africa
Though also a commercial tour operator, the Trails for Africa website also gives info on what they call self-organise-trails, particularly in South Africa.
- KanStra Travel
Website by Rolf Kanwischer aiming to provide info on (among other things) hiking trails in South Africa and Namibia.
- Linx Africa trails list
Commercial website giving an overview and short descriptions of mostly day-hikes and some longer hikes in different parts of South Africa, but mostly linked to specific accommodations or other commercial parties.
Reports
- Ralph Pina's Blog
Great blog to browse around. Ralph reports on countless hikes he does in South Africa, with nice pictures too.
- Outdoor Adventures
Interesting website on outdoor activities in South Africa, particularly for the Trail Reports (click on Trails). Although the website itself looks a bit outdated, the info appears to be pretty up-to-date. Nice to browse around.
- Stephan de Klerk's hiking album
Photographic reports of hikes along different trails in South Africa.
Guides and maps
- The Maps
Online shop selling books and (hiking) maps.
Lodging
Organisations
- Footprint Hiking Club
Website of the Footprint Hiking Club, with numerous reports and info on short and long hikes in South Africa. Fun to browse around.
- Johannesburg Hiking Club
Website of the Johannesburg Hiking Club, South Africa.
- Meridian Hiking Club
Meridian Hiking Club is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA)
Official website of the national Mountain Club of South Africa.
- Pretoria Dapper Stappers Club
Website of the Pretoria Dapper Stappers Klub/Club (PDSK). They organise hikes and offer GPS Maps too.
- South African Mountaineering Development and Training Trust
Website by the South African Mountaineering Development and Training Trust. May be of use.
- Florida Hiking and Adventure Club
Website of the South African Florida Hiking and Adventure Club, giving some info and reports on hikes in South Africa.
Tour operators
GPS
- GPS Maps by the Pretoria Dapper Stappers Klub/Club
GPS maps by the Pretoria Dapper Stappers Klub/Club
Other
Books
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Cheetah
- For the past 15 years, American photographer Mark Segal’s fascination with the world’s fastest land mammal has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. What started out as an aesthetic obsession evolved as he deepened his understanding of this fierce yet fragile creature and its rapid path toward extinction. “My... Read more
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Belgium
Belgium
- Cheetah
- For the past 15 years, American photographer Mark Segal’s fascination with the world’s fastest land mammal has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. What started out as an aesthetic obsession evolved as he deepened his understanding of this fierce yet fragile creature and its rapid path toward extinction. “My... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Lonely Planet Southern Africa
- Covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swazliand, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The guide features a 16-page colour wildlife section as well as a guide to the region's most spectacular wildlife reserves; practical information on trekking, white-water rafting and canoeing; and the region's art and tribal cultures. Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Lonely Planet Southern Africa
- Covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swazliand, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The guide features a 16-page colour wildlife section as well as a guide to the region's most spectacular wildlife reserves; practical information on trekking, white-water rafting and canoeing; and the region's art and tribal cultures. Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Our top 4x4 trips
- Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Our top 4x4 trips
- Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2005
Netherlands
2005
- Reisgids Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park | Sunbird
- Whether you are an old Kruger salt, or a first-time visitor, this is an invaluable companion. Regular visitors will benefit from the detailed route descriptions and the most up-to-date information about this changing trans-frontier park, which offers insights into wildlife, historical sites, geological processes and conservation. If this is... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wild weekends
- Planning a trip to South Africa? Looking for great adventure weekends during your stay? This is the book for you - written by Sunday Times journalists - featuring mountain biking, bungee jumping, hiking, climbing, horse riding, kayaking and many more adventure activities. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Wild weekends
- Planning a trip to South Africa? Looking for great adventure weekends during your stay? This is the book for you - written by Sunday Times journalists - featuring mountain biking, bungee jumping, hiking, climbing, horse riding, kayaking and many more adventure activities. Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- The Real
- Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better?Do you want all the facts about South Africa at your fingertips?If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real South Africa is a great place to start.* What's hot: South Africa highlights you really... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- The Real
- Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better?Do you want all the facts about South Africa at your fingertips?If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real South Africa is a great place to start.* What's hot: South Africa highlights you really... Read more
Kompass
Germany
Germany
- Mandelas Traum (DuMont Reiseabenteuer)
- Was hält Südafrika im Innersten zusammen, trotz aller Konflikte und Kontraste? Leonie March hat sich auf eine 3000 Kilometer lange Reise begeben, um das Land zu verstehen, das seit 2009 ihre Heimat ist. Sie wandert mit Nachfahren der Ureinwohner durch die Drakensberge und weiter die Küste entlang durch die Transkei. Sie trifft auf moderne... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
Netherlands
2014
- Reisgids Wallpaper* City Guide Johannesburg | Phaidon
- "Wallpaper City Guides" not only suggest where to stay, eat, and drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he/she has a week or 24 hours in the city. Featured are up and coming areas, landmark buildings in an 'Architour'; design centers, and the best shops to buy items unique to that city. "Wallpaper City... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- An African Adventure Atlas
- This text divides the African continent into 15 geographical regions which are introduced over 30 pages and serve to lead the reader into the sections of the atlas, comprising National Parks, town plans and adventure activities. For ease of reference, colour-coded "tabs" clearly identify the different secitons, which include: Morocco and the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- An African Adventure Atlas
- This text divides the African continent into 15 geographical regions which are introduced over 30 pages and serve to lead the reader into the sections of the atlas, comprising National Parks, town plans and adventure activities. For ease of reference, colour-coded "tabs" clearly identify the different secitons, which include: Morocco and the... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2013
Netherlands
2013
- The Bradt Travel Guide Swaziland
- Swaziland is Africa's second smallest country and its last remaining absolute monarchy. Dwarfed by neighbouring South Africa, this tiny, landlocked nation punches well above its weight in terms of both nature and culture. Author Mike Unwin explores the excellent wildlife reserves and wild hiking trails offering waterfalls, rock art and prolific... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
2013
Belgium
2013
- The Bradt Travel Guide Swaziland
- Swaziland is Africa's second smallest country and its last remaining absolute monarchy. Dwarfed by neighbouring South Africa, this tiny, landlocked nation punches well above its weight in terms of both nature and culture. Author Mike Unwin explores the excellent wildlife reserves and wild hiking trails offering waterfalls, rock art and prolific... Read more
Kompass
Germany
Germany
- DuMont Reise-Handbuch Reiseführer Südafrika
- Für die 4. Auflage des DuMont Reise-Handbuch Südafrika war Autor Dieter Losskarn intensiv vor Ort unterwegs. Neu und entsprechend beschrieben sind das furiose Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africain Kapstadt und das malerische private Wildreservat Tutwa Desert Lodge, dazu sind viele, neue und nachhaltige Ökohotels und –Lodges aufgenommen... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Netherlands
2015
Netherlands
2015
- Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
- Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike to the summit of Table Mountain, enjoy the diverse wildlife at Kruger National Park, or power down in a traditionally designed rondavel; all with your trusted travel... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
2015
Belgium
2015
- Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
- Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike to the summit of Table Mountain, enjoy the diverse wildlife at Kruger National Park, or power down in a traditionally designed rondavel; all with your trusted travel... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Killing for profit
- Rhino horn is worth more than cocaine, heroin or even gold on the black markets of Southeast Asia and China. Now, Killing for Profit brings you the story of one man s journey into a violent underworld where ruthless criminal syndicates will stop at nothing to attain their prize a tale of greed and corruption and of an increasingly desperate... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Killing for profit
- Rhino horn is worth more than cocaine, heroin or even gold on the black markets of Southeast Asia and China. Now, Killing for Profit brings you the story of one man s journey into a violent underworld where ruthless criminal syndicates will stop at nothing to attain their prize a tale of greed and corruption and of an increasingly desperate... Read more
Walking holidays
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Natural Birder's Paradise
- Na maanden van dorre droogte brengen de eerste regenbuien het leven in Zuid-Afrika onstuitbaar terug. Duizenden kleuren groen, uitbundig bloeiende bloemen en groot wild met hun jongen. Ontelbare strak in het kleurrijke pak gestoken, onbevangen flirtende vogels in alle soorten en maten. Ervaar aan den lijve tijdens deze vogelreis dat Zuid-Afrika... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Natuurpracht van Kaapstad tot Addo
- Deze rondreis vangt aan in Kaapstad en voert je via de wijnlanden in de Franschhoek vallei dwars door de Grote en Kleine Karoo, het ‘land van de dorst’ volgens de Hottentotten. De Swartbergpas, een van Zuid-Afrika’s meest spectaculaire, verbindt de droge Karoo via de wijnroute R62 met de gematigde zone van de tuinroute. Geniet van de... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Kaapstad en de Tuinroute te voet
- Ontdek de verborgen juweeltjes in de Westkaap en Oostkaap met deze vernieuwde wandelreis die aanvangt in Kaapstad. Bewandel de ´shipswrecktrail' een mooie kustwandeling voor iedereen te doen. Wandel door de botanische tuinen van Kirstenbosch door Skeleton Gorge omhoog naar het landschap van kloven, toppen en rotsformaties. Bos maakt plaats voor... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Namibië - Compleet
- Bezoek de twee belangrijkste woestijnen van Namibië, de Namib en de uitgestrekte Kalahari. Voel de hitte en de nachtelijke kou en ontdek de rijkdom aan planten en dieren die zich hebben aangepast aan de spaarzame neerslag. Verken de rode steenwoestijn, de hoge rollende zandduinen in het Namib-Naukluft Nationaal Park. Andere hoogtepunten zijn de... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Kaapstad, Route-62 en de Tuinroute
- Brede zandstranden, ruige rotskusten, woeste binnenlanden en een lieflijke 'countryside'. Met deze selfdrive reis en een goede routebeschrijving op zak, verken je in eigen tempo de mooiste natuurgebieden van de Westkaap en Oostkaap. Onderdeel van de reis vormt Zuid-Afrika's beroemde Route 62. Via de landelijke vallei van de Breede Rivier rijd... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - wandelvakantie
- Zuid-Afrika is een land met een unieke veelzijdigheid in natuur en cultuur. Met deze wandelreis geniet je intens van een zorgvuldig geselecteerd gedeelte van dit immens grote land. Hiervoor is geen betere manier dan dit te voet te doen, ofwel “voetpade slaan” zoals de Afrikaners zeggen. In het weinig bezochte noorden wandel je in de... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal
- Wandelen in de Drakensbergen en safari's in Kruger N.P. worden afgewisseld met spectaculaire uitzichten rond de Blyde River Canyon, oorspronkelijke bevolkingsgroepen in Swaziland en een ontspannen verblijf nabij de grootste lagune van Zuid-Afrika in St. Lucia. Verken het iSimangaliso Wetland NP en maak een sunsetcruise om de krokodillen,... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap per fiets
- Deze afwisselende route door de Kaapprovincie leidt je langs wijngebieden, savannen, regenwouden, twee oceanen en prachtige steden. Geniet van goede hotels, sfeervolle guesthouses en natuurlijk van de lokale wijn. Start in Kaapstad, schitterend gelegen aan de voet van de Tafelberg en fiets door het fynbos naar de indrukwekkende Kaappunt. Fiets... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Swaziland & Zuid-Afrika met de kids
- Yebo Nkosi! Hartelijk welkom in het noordoosten van Zuid-Afrika. Het meest wildrijke en authentieke gedeelte van Zuid-Afrika. In de malaria-vrije wintermaanden (juni - aug) is het heerlijk toeven in een aangenaam warm en droog klimaat. Deze Family Special in Zuid-Afrika staat bol van de activiteiten, wilde beesten en natuurschoon! In het Kruger... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Tuinroute en de Karoo voor fijnproevers
- De West-Kaap biedt een culturele diversiteit die zichtbaar wordt in de verscheidenheid aan keukens, architectuur, musea and historische plaatsen. Verken schilderachtige routes met deze selfdrive reis voor culinaire fijnproevers! Rij langs de Hottentot-bergen naar de Kleine- en Grote Karoo, de gebieden met een onvergelijkbare botanische pracht... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Namibië - Rondreis
- De schaal en de onverschrokken schoonheid van de wildernis in Namibië is betoverend. Met een volledig uitgeruste 4x4 terreinauto (met kampeer- en kookspullen) met daktent, reis je door een haast sereen woestijnlandschap, over bergpassen door ruige bergketens en beklim je ‘s werelds hoogste zandduinen. Kayak op de golven van de Atlantische... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - KwaZulu-Natal & Kruger met de kids
- Een reis zonder eindeloze autoritten. Veel tijd om te wandelen of paard te rijden in Blyderivier Canyon, te zoeken naar wilde dieren in de wereldberoemd Kruger wildtuin. Met jullie eigen auto maken jullie de mooiste safari's van Phalaborwa tot aan het zuiden in Kruger. Op de Olifantsrivier op een boot is het genieten om de dieren in alle rust... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap- en Oostkaap
- Go local en reis met de hele familie langs kleine guesthouses, houten cottages en ‘glamp’ temidden van de natuur. Wij hebben de mooiste plekken en leukste activiteiten gecombineerd tot een unieke self-drive familiereis door de provincies Westkaap en Oostkaap. Bekende plekken als Kaapstad, Oudtshoorn en de Tuinroute worden afgewisseld met de... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Zuid-Afrika - Compleet
- Deze reis van het Kruger Nationaal Park tot aan de Tafelberg toont je het beste wat Zuid-Afrika te bieden heeft. Uitgestrekte savannes en bloemrijke kustlandschappen, geologische sculpturen en fascinerende wildparken. Dat Zuid-Afrika niet voor niets 'de wereld in één land' wordt genoemd, ontdek je tijdens deze rondreis langs de mooiste... Read more
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