Bushmans Nek

Bushmans Nek is the southernmost section of the KwaZulu-Nata

Bushmans Nek also marks the end of the Giants Cup Hiking Trail, a 68 km path that passes through indigenous forest and mountain grassland, climbing steep slopes and revealing views to the crests of the mountains. Wildlife commonly seen in the Bushmans nek area is varied, and includes eland, reedbuck, grey rhebok, oribi and klipspringer, as well as dassie and porcupine. jackal buzzard and black eagle may be seen soaring above the slopes The streams are stocked with trout.

Bushmans Nek also provides access to Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho and to the wildeness areas popular with hikers and overnight campers. There is a border post just inside the park for those intending to enter Lesotho. No overnight facilities exist within Bushmans Nek, but there are hotels and campsites nearby the area is privately owned.

To reach Bushmans Nek, take the R626 from Underberg. Pass the turn-off to Garden Castle and turn onto the second gravel road. The route is clearly signposted.

Accommodation in and around Underberg