Walking in the Drakensberg

A 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
• 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