The Outeniqua Hiking Trail
Av Hiking Time: 7 hours.
Highlights: Beautiful views.
Be prepared for: Very tricky (technical) climb out of river with ladders and bridges.
The day starts off with 8 km to the river. I recommend you complete this section at a good pace as you will slow down somewhat after you cross the river.
The river crossing is quite tricky with overgrown vegetation, making it difficult to spot a nice path to cross - this will be more difficult after rains.
The next 2 km after the crossing is probably the most technical section, where one has to climb up ladders and cross a bridge with chains for support. The slope is quite steep and novice hikers may struggle here.
Crossing after rain makes it slippery and slow. It can take up to 2 hours to move the 2km after crossing the river.
After 2km the climb is still steep, but less technical as you near the Rondebossie Hut. Cold water at the hut and good flushing toilets.
Tips for Day 5:
- Try complete the first 8 km to the river quickly to give you time to navigate the technical section.
- If travelling in a large group, make sure you pair up the strong hikers with the novice hikers at the river, to help with the technical section.
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Photos from Day 5
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