Everyone considers the Amatola Hiking Trail one of the best in South Africa.
Most people do it hut to hut.
Distance is a minimum of 86.4 km. Elevation gain 4,661m.
Stingy Nomads hiked about 100km. Average walking time 7 hours per day, between 14-20 km.
Getting a permit can be problematic.
You can hike the trail all year round though in winter (June to August) days are shorter and temperatures are lower. Snowfalls can occur high in the mountains.
Summer months (December to February) are known as rainy months; it’s warmer than in winter and days are longer but heavy rains can be a pain.
December is as well a peak season due to the Christmas holidays so it can be crowded and you’ll probably have to book the trail beforehand.
October and November is a good time for hiking; the weather is nice and there are very few people on the trail.
We did it at the end of November – beginning of December and were the only people on the trail. It was very easy to book we did it just 2 days before the hike. In 6 days we didn’t see any other hikers or even people (only locals from far away). The trail is well-marked and easy to follow just always check for yellow footprints that you can find painted on trees or rocks.
Accommodation on the trail
Every night you sleep in a hut so no need to carry a tent and sleeping pad. All huts have beds with mattresses, showers, toilets, running water, fireplace, rubbish bin, and outside or inside dining area. No electricity on the trail don’t expect to charge your devices or read with electric light. …
Fantastic Amatola trail – a detailed guide and itinerary
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