Day hike in the nature reserve with game viewing, bird watching and a view of the falls from the bottom. Walk along the top of the gorge with lovely views towards Albert Falls dam.
The journey is as important as the destination
Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.
Upcoming Hikes
Following the 21km trail running route and then branching off on various trails that not many people cover on foot.
20 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12 to 14km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others
We follow an old road to the river with a huge pool and some smaller splash pools, bring your swim gear, hats and sunscreen. No shade along the way. An easy walk in this beautiful
21 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Beth
Exposure Scale: Mild on climb down to the pools
Distance: 10km
Cost: R80pp
An adventure all wrapped up in one amazing outing. Walk through indigenous forest, highveld grasslands and Eucalyptus plantation. Crossing bubbling streams underground as you walk under the arch. Meet at New Hanover and travel to
A morning hike with a fairly steep ascent through the magical forest, with tea break at the top to enjoy 360- degree views of the Dargle Valley. Meet at Greendale Spar upper parking lot to
The Whale Trail is a five-day slackpacking hike in South Africa’s De Hoop Nature Reserve, stretching 55 kilometers from Potberg to Koppie Alleen. Designed as a multi-day wilderness journey, it unfolds over five days and
9 September 2026
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14 September 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Beth
Exposure Scale: Moderate
Distance: 55km
