Hiking Trail Guide

Ribbok Trail (28 kilometers)

For those seeking a more challenging adventure, the extensive 28-kilometer Ribbok Trail offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Hikers frequently encounter black wildebeest, blesbok, Burchell’s zebra, eland, red hartebeest, and springbok along this route. The trail is also renowned for rare bird sightings including the bearded vulture, bald ibis, and black eagle. The park boasts an impressive diversity with approximately 200 documented bird species.

Cathedral Cave Trail

This guided excursion features an easy difficulty rating and operates from December through October. Prior reservations are mandatory.

• Time Required: 5 hours
• Minimum Participants: Five people

Wodehouse Peak Trail

A self-guided hike with minimal difficulty, making it appropriate for families with young children.

• Time Required: Around 4 hours
• Starting/Ending Point: Glen Reenen camping site

Mushroom Rock Trail

Self-guided route with easy difficulty level, perfect for families with small children.

• Time Required: Around 1 hour
• Starting/Ending Point: Glen Reenen Rest Camp

Echo Ravine Trail

Self-guided pathway with moderate difficulty, still manageable for young hikers.

• Time Required: Around 1 hour
• Starting/Ending Point: Glen Reenen Rest Camp

Boskloof Trail

Self-guided route featuring moderate difficulty.

• Time Required: Around 1 hour
• Starting/Ending Point: Glen Reenen Rest Camp

Holkrans Trail

Self-guided hike ranging from easy to moderate difficulty.

• Time Required: Around 1 hour
• Starting Point: Hotel Chalets Area

Brandwag Buttress Trail

Self-guided circular route with moderate difficulty, suitable for children when accompanied by adults. The trail includes a chain section to assist with a steep climb.

• Time Required: Around 1 hour
• Starting/Ending Options: Hotel or Glen Reenen area