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Unguided hiking trails let you experience the beauty of South Africa as you step into nature. And there are numerous unguided hiking trails for any hiking enthusiast. Trails vary from easy day walks to more advanced routes.

Unguided Hiking Trails in

Unguided Hiking Trails in South Africa Map

Alexandria Hiking Trail

Eastern Cape, Alexandria

The Alexandria Hiking Trail is a 36km, two-day circular trail. The first day is 19.5km and the second day, 16.5km.

Biddulphsberg Mountain Resort

Free State, Senekal

As a guest, you can indulge in the viewing of game from an open vehicle or enjoy the sunset at the edge of the mountain. Relaxing afternoons can be spent at the traditional farm pool/dam in a country setting.

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Mpumalanga, Graskop

The Blyde River Canyon is the only true canyon in South Africa. It was formed by the Blyde River, "River of Joy" cutting its way more than 1000 metres through the quartzite and Dolomite Mountains of the eastern rim of the Drakensburg escarpment.

Bonniedale Holiday Farm

Western Cape, Hartenbos

To experience nature at it´s best there are well maintained 4x4, horse-, hiking- and mountainbiking-trails, secluded rockpools in the river and Khoisan rock art sites.

Botshabelo

Mpumalanga, Middelburg (MP)

Typical 19th Century self-sustaining mission village dating back to the pioneer days. Also living Ndebele village and museum.

Cape Winelands Walk

Western Cape, Somerset West

3 or 6 day self-guided walk between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Our comprehensive route directions gives you the freedom to walk at your own pace. You will spend every evening in the highest available standard of hotel or guest house along the route. We arrange for your luggage to be moved from hotel to hotel.

Conserv Tours

Gauteng, Magaliesburg

Tour Operator in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site offering horse trails and hiking on a 3000ha wildlife farm.

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Western Cape, Bredasdorp

De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34000 ha in size only three hours from Cape Town near the southern tip of Africa and a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and whale watchers.

Doorndraai Nature Reserve

Limpopo, Lephalale (Ellisras)

Around and below the Doorndraai Dam is a range of grassland types and more open savannah biospheres. Wall, rock and riverine habitats occur.

Enseleni Nature Reserve

Kwazulu Natal, Eshowe

Game species occurring in the reserve include wildebeest, zebra, impala, reedbuck, waterbuck, bushbuck, bushpig, red, blue and grey duiker, hippopotamus, crocodile, large-spotted genet and the shy bushbaby.

Escarpment Trail

Mpumalanga, Machadodorp

This beautifully laid out path takes you over the Skurwerand, a spectacular landscape of wind and water eroded ancient sandstone.

Fynbos Trails

Western Cape, Wellington

The horseback riding adventure trails vary from half day trails to a comprehensive 3 day horse trail through the magnificent Berg River Valley. Also an extensive range of walks and hikes.

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Western Cape, Calitzdorp

Between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountain ranges, in a very arid region, but with 4 different veld types and magnificent fynbos.

Goukamma Nature Reserve

Western Cape, Sedgefield

A lovely coastal sand dune and fresh-water lake complex lying between Knysna and Sedgefield. Various trails with magnificent beauty, Milkwood forests and sandy beaches.

Jakkalskloof

Western Cape, Redelinghuys

A magnificent 4x4 trail covers fynbos and rock formations and beautiful views reward the hiker on the Castle Hiking Trail.

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

Western Cape, Stellenbosch

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, which includes the smaller Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, lies near the town of Stellenbosch in the south-western Cape.

KZN Wildlife Hiking

Kwazulu Natal, Durban

The most popular coastal hiking route is the well known Mziki Trail in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park which takes you through coastal dune forest, beach, as well as wetland areas.

Lentelus Farmstay

Western Cape, Barrydale

Become part of the day to day activities - pick your own fruit in season: peaches, pears, plums and apples, taste prize-winning wines in the Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar,

Leshiba Wilderness

Limpopo, Makhado (Louis Trichardt)

Transcending expectations, this private reserve is something special, family-run, offering a uniquely African experience with luxury touches, warm hospitality and rich memories.

Meiringskloof Nature Park

Free State, Fouriesburg

The Nature Park is situated in the Eastern Free State offering 4x4 trails consisting of a main circular route with detours to various viewpoints. Also scenic spots and hiking trails.

Minwater Eco Adventures

Western Cape, Oudtshoorn

There are four trails to wit the "Rooiberg" trail, the "Steenbokrant" trail, the "Sandberg" trail and the "Kloof" trail. The full distance of the 4 x 4 trails is approximately 30km (6-8 hours).

Otter Hiking Trail

Eastern Cape, Storms River

A five-day unguided hiking trail through a nature paradise in the Tsitsikamma National Park in the Eastern Cape.

Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Western Cape, Paarl

The Picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation is dominated by massive rounded granite rocks set among ancient wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees.

Perdekop Nature Walk

Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay

The Perdekop Nature Walk is situated in the Harkerville Indigenous Forest between Knysna and Plett. This 9.5km walk will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Prior Grange Guest Farm

Free State, Springfontein

When next you are traveling on the N1 in the Southern Free State, why not stop over and discover old fashioned hospitality on the historical working farm, Prior Grange.

Sentinel Hiking Trail

Free State, Witsieshoek

Witsieshoek offers you hiking in the Drakensberg Mountain Range and to Sentinel Peak.

Table Mountain National Park

Western Cape, Cape Town

Table Mountain National Park stretches about 60 km from Signal Hill to Cape Point, encompassing magnificent Valleys, Bays and Beaches, the glorious Table Mountain and the legendary Cape of Good Hope.

Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail

Western Cape, Nature's Valley

The Tsitsikamma Trail was South Africa's first officially accredited hiking trail and has recently been allocated the Green Flag Certificate for a trail under excellent management.

Tussen Die Riviere Game Reserve

Free State, Bethulie

A large variety of game and various rock formations are the formost attractions to this trail which is closed from May to August, when culling is in process.

Umfolosi Thongaland trail

Kwazulu Natal, Babanango

The Umfolosi-Thongaland trail starts in Babanango and leads explorers through some spectacular game and bird-watching country.