Hiking Trails
Discover South Africa's most spectacular hiking trails through ancient indigenous forests, along dramatic escarpments, and across pristine mountain landscapes.
Our Hiking Trails
SAFCOL manages four premier hiking trails across Mpumalanga and Limpopo, offering multi-day adventures through some of South Africa's most breathtaking landscapes.
2–5 Nights
Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail
Located near Tzaneen in Limpopo, the Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail offers options for 2 to 5 nights, with routes ranging from 20.5 km to 60.4 km. Wind through ancient indigenous forests and misty mountain passes in one of South Africa's most pristine natural areas.
4 Huts
Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail
The Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail features four overnight huts, allowing you to explore the extraordinary beauty of the area. Enjoy panoramic escarpment views, granite rock formations, and encounters with the famous free-roaming wild horses of Kaapschehoop.
Drakensberg
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail
Situated in the Sabie area of Mpumalanga, the Fanie Botha Hiking Trail traverses the Drakensberg escarpment, offering marvelous views over varied landscapes. A legendary multi-day trail through plantation forests, indigenous woodland, and grasslands.
Multiple Routes
Uitsoek Hiking Trail
The Uitsoek Hiking Trail offers multiple routes to suit different skill levels and time frames. Choose from the Bakkrans Day Route, the Beestekraalspruit Day Route, or the Houtbosloop 2-day overnight trail for a longer wilderness experience.
Ready for the Trail?
Contact us to book your hiking trail experience, check availability, or learn more about trail conditions and what to bring.
Ecotourism Office (Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00, Sabie Forestry Museum — cashless facility): 013 754 2724 · 083 641 3089 · ecotour@safcol.co.za