Trail Mpumalanga
Fanie Botha Trail
A roughly 5-day, 62-km escarpment trail near Kaapsehoop, through grassland, forest and waterfall country.
Worth a Detour
Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
5 days
Best for
Hikers already in the Mpumalanga/Kruger area with a few extra days.
Our take
The best multi-day option for a trip anchored on Kruger rather than the Cape.
The best multi-day option for a trip anchored on Kruger rather than the Cape.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- 5 days
- Time Needed
- 5 days
- Best For
- Hikers already in the Mpumalanga/Kruger area with a few extra days.
- Go If
- You want a multi-day trail that pairs with the Panorama Route and Kruger.
Why it's worth your time
The classic Mpumalanga highland multi-day. Starts at Kaapsehoop and works through the mist-belt forests and waterfalls above Sabie. Huts along the way.
What we love
The waterfall days, and the wild-horse herds of Kaapsehoop at the start.
What to know
Mist is real here; the escarpment can be cold and wet even when the lowveld is hot. Pack for it.