Royal Natal National Park
Top Places to Visit
The Cascades
The Cascades. A set of waterfalls. Located a short walk (around 2.2 km round trip) from the entrance to Mahai camp, most of this on a wheelchair accessible ... more
The Amphitheater
The Amphitheater. Visible from most of the park, but best seen on the 23km Gorge walk.
Tugela Falls
Tugela Falls. The second highest waterfall in the world, with a total drop of 947 m in 5 leaps. The highest single drop is 411m. Accessible via the Gorge walk...
Top Activity Places
Fairy Glen
Fairy Glen, (From the Information Center). An easy walk of about 45 minutes to cover the 4 km trail.
Devil's Hoek Valley
Devil's Hoek Valley. Starts next to the Tugela river at the car park near Thendele, 6 km, 2 hours, easy walk. Some Bushman rock art along the way.
Cascades
Cascades, (From the entrance to Mahai camp). About 2.2 km round trip, mostly on wheelchair accessible concrete pathway.
Policeman's Helmet
Policeman's Helmet, (From Thendele camp). 14km in about 4 hours. Excellent views of the Amphitheatre
Mudslide
Mudslide. Currently closed due to a large rockfall. 11 km, just under 5 hours.
Tugela Gorge Walk
Tugela Gorge Walk. The trail starts next to the Tugela river at the car park near Thendele, 23 km return trip, 5 to 6 hours. A relatively easy walk except for ... more
