Giant's Cup Trail
Giant's Cup Hiking Trail
A classic 60 km, five-day mountain trail from the foot of Sani Pass to Bushman's Nek, often hailed as the best introduction to multi-day hiking in the Drakensberg.
The Giant's Cup Trail is the only multi-day hiking route in the Drakensberg with fixed huts. It runs about 60 km over five days, starting from the roadside at Sani Pass and heading south along the foot of the main Drakensberg escarpment. It passes the huts at Pholela, Pathane, Wildebeest, Swemen and others, and ends at Bushman's Nek. Along the way you will find rolling grassland hills, streams, waterfalls and San rock art. Each day covers about 9 to 14 km, a moderate challenge for hikers with reasonable fitness. Huts must be booked in advance through Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, beds are limited, and they fill up early in peak season. You can also walk just the first section as a one-day hike.
Opening hours
Mountain huts must be booked in advance
Nearby sights
- Cobham Nature Reserve
- Sani Pass
- Himeville Fort and Museum
- Sani Top (Sani Mountain Lodge)
- Lotheni Nature Reserve
- Thabana Ntlenyana
- Garden Castle Nature Reserve
- Rhino Peak