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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hiking in South Africa For those of you looking for a really different but incredibly beautiful active holiday, then hiking in South Africa should be on the top of your priority list. What makes the trails and routes in this rainbow nation so special is the vast array of landscapes that are available. South Africa has it all. The terrain is so vast that you will have difficulty choosing the type of terrain you would like to go hiking in. You might even land up spending more time than you anticipated and land up exploring everything.  The hiking terrain in South Africa varies from an abundance of forest trails to majestic mountain hikes to secluded beach walks to romantic sub-tropical strolls. The length of the hiking trails in South Africa varies depending on the amount of time you have and of course your level of fitness.  The Mini Traverse in the Drakensberg Mountains is considered one of the most scenic hikes  in the world. The hiking takes trekkers along the top of the escarpment that forms a natural border between Lesotho and South Africa.  The actual hike takes 5 days to complete and covers approximately 15km a day. Hiking the Highest Mountain in South Africa Another popular hiking trail is the scenic and challenging trail that leads to the highest mountain in South Africa known as Mafadi topping out at 3451m above sea level. The highlight of this hike apart from the incredible views of basalt towers and spires that reach into the African sky is the chance to sleep in the highest cave in the country. The Upper Injasuthi Cave offers some of the best sunrises in the Drakensberg that makes the hiking there well worth the effort. For hikers that are looking for a less challenging hiking experience,