Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 75 walks in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Graded from easy to strenuous, the routes explore the dramatic scenery of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walks range from 1 to 26km (1–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Highlights include Giants’s Castle, Cathedral Peal, Monk’s Cowl and 2000-year-old Bushman paintings.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 sketch maps
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Safety advice and information on specific challenges that may be encountered, such as navigational difficulty, exposure and chain ladders
- All you need to know before visiting the parks: getting there, accommodation, permits, etc
- Notes on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Geography Geology Mammals Snakes Birds The habitats Bushman Paintings The development of the Park About the walks Getting there Accommodation The climate - when to visit Health matters Safety Security Telecommunications Using this Guide Maps THE WALKS 1 Royal Natal National Park Walks 1 to 13 2 Cathedral Peak Walks 14 to 25 3 Monk's Cowl Walks 26 to 37 4 Injisuthi Walks 38 to 43 5 Giant's Castle Walks 44 to 47 6 Highmoor Walks 48 to 51 7 Kamberg Walk 52 8 Lotheni Walks 53 to 57 9 Cobham Walks 58 to 68 10 Garden Castle Walks 69 to 74 11 Bushman's Nek Walk 75 APPENDIX A: Walk summary table APPENDIX B: Facilities within the Park areas APPENDIX C: Useful contacts APPENDIX D: Further reading
