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| Sterkspruit Falls, Monks Cowl, Central Drakensberg |
Hiking in South Africa is a national pastime!
With so many beautiful areas to hike in, one is spoiled for choice.
We recently visited Central Drakensberg and the area in Monks Cowl, Maloto Drakensberg Park, offers beautiful hikes and stunning scenery.
We only did the short hike to Sterkspruit Falls but there are many longer hikes available
Sterkspruit Falls: This moderate walk starts at the Monks Cowl entrance . Take the well marked path down to the falls. 1 to 2 hours.
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| Hike to Sterkspriut Falls |
Round Trip to Sterkspruit Falls, onto Nandies Falls and Back to the Entrance. 3 to 4 hours. Take the path to Sterkspruit falls. Before the falls turn up the river and follow the signs to Nandi's Falls. Spend some time at the rock pools on the way.
The Sphinx (1700m) and onto Breakfast stream back via Kirtland’s Pass. Moderate to Strenuous. + 6hours. This oft walked path takes you on to the top of the Little Berg ( Breakfast Stream) . If you like you can then go on to Blind Mans corner and the contour path. However unless you want to access the contour path for further hikes there is no point in going all the way to the contour path and a preferred option would be to turn off right before Blind Mans Corner (2100m) and return via Kirtland’s Pass. This less used path offers a real wilderness experience winding down through a secluded valley.
For Birders, the Hlathikulu Forest Hike is recommended - 7.5km Circular Route. The name means tall tress in Zulu and there are mostly yellowwood trees in this area. Yellowwodd is much prized and is used extensively in furniture making.
Water is safe to drink - watch out for baboons and ensure that you have registered at the gate where one also signs out. Safety always must come first in the mountains!
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| Hike to Sterkspruit Falls, Monks Cowl, Central Drakensberg
© Judelle Drake
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