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Northern Drakensberg · Multi-Day Hike

Southern Mini Traverse

Starting point: Giants Castle Hutted Camp

Extreme

Distance

122.6 km

Elevation Gain

+5993m

Duration

42h 4m

Difficulty

Extreme

About this Trail

Journey from Giant’s Castle to Sani Top on an unforgettable 61 km adventure through the heart of the Drakensberg. Climb the dramatic Bannerman’s Pass, explore Lesotho’s remote highlands and stand atop Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest peak in Southern Africa, before completing your trek at the iconic Sani Top.

Trail Highlights

Bannermans Hut
Mount Durnford
Langalibalele Pass
Thaba Ntso
Thabana Ntlenyana

Route Profile

1750 m

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Alt. m2,0002,5003,000
0.0 km31 km61 km92 km123 km

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Distance

122.6 km

Highest

3468 m

Gain

5993 m

Duration

42h 4m

Avg slope

9.8%

Max slope

80%

Difficulty

Extreme

Crux rating

Moderate

Slope distribution

0–5% · 39%
5–10% · 24%
10–15% · 18%
15–20% · 9%
20–30% · 7%
30%+ · 4%
Advanced route statistics

Longest climb

4.7 km

Longest descent

4.7 km

Steepest climb

80%

Steepest descent

-80%

Average altitude

2894 m

Running pace

9 min/km

Climb angle

5.6°

Total descent

5993 m

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Trail Info

RegionNorthern Drakensberg
Route typePoint to point
Distance122.6 km
Elevation+5993m
Duration42h 4m
Days0
DifficultyExtreme
PermitR 0.00 pp