Giant's Cup Trail
A roughly 5-day, 60-km trail along the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, from Himeville toward the Garden Castle reserve.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The most accessible serious multi-day in the southern Berg, and a good first one before the Grand Traverse.
The most accessible serious multi-day in the southern Berg, and a good first one before the Grand Traverse.
- Trip Role
- Trip Anchor
- Ideal Stay
- 5 days
- Time Needed
- 5 days
- Best For
- First Drakensberg multi-day hikers; couples who want hut-to-hut without carrying a tent.
- Go If
- You want the Drakensberg on foot but not the escarpment.
Why it's worth your time
A gentler Drakensberg multi-day that stays in the foothills rather than climbing the escarpment. Good for hikers who want the Berg without the chain ladders. Hut-to-hut.
What we love
The view of the Giant's Cup from the second night's hut.
What to know
Huts are basic; book through Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Weather changes fast even in the foothills.
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