Tiger Falls – Tiger Falls loop from Thendele

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Tiger Falls – Tiger Falls loop from Thendele

Moderate

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Tiger Falls – Tiger Falls loop from Thendele

02:58

9.56km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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187 m

Thendele Camp, uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice camp. From our cabin you can admire the whole amphitheater. From the camp you can start various tours: Tiger Falls, Police Helmet and more.

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2.79 km

Tiger Falls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A beautiful place right under the Tigerfalls

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3.05 km

Tiger Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall halfway and perfect for cooling off by the water in the shade.

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3.64 km

Lookout Rock, uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop here for Lunch

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4.68 km

Cascades Waterfall, uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Awesome spot to cool off in summer

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4.77 km

Since the Cascades are not far from the Mahai Campsite, it can get crowded during the South African school holidays. But no problem: then you just continue along the river and discover one of the many other hidden pools!

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5.04 km

Cascading Waterfall in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Waterfall

The cascades invite for swimming and cooling. The water is clear and very clean. Now, at 34 degrees in November, that's a great thing. If you are looking for peace, just walk a little bit up the hill.

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9.00 km

View of the Amphitheatre

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

814 m

558 m

264 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

3.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

27°C

11°C

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Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

March 4, 2026,Wanderung

Royal Natal Park, South Africa, Drakensberg Mountains. After all that sitting in the car (safari), finally some exercise again.

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April 5, 2024,🇿🇦 Drakensberge Nord | Tiger Falls, Lookout Rock, Cascades

Easy little hike in the Royal Natal National Park.

The time given is just the walking time. In total we were out for about 3 hours, as we thoroughly enjoyed the time alone at the waterfall and on the Lookout Rock. ⛰️

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