Howick - Guided Hiking

Guided Hiking in Howick’s Wild Heart

Step off the beaten path and into the untamed beauty of Howick, where guided hikes take you deep into some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most soul-stirring landscapes. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a journey through forested trails, open grasslands, and misty cliff edges, led by locals who know every whisper of the wilderness.

With each step, the world opens up—towering yellowwoods, river crossings, bird calls echoing across valleys, and views that stop you…

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Guided Hiking in Howick
Guided Hiking in Howick

Guided Hiking in Howick’s Wild Heart

Step off the beaten path and into the untamed beauty of Howick, where guided hikes take you deep into some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most soul-stirring landscapes. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a journey through forested trails, open grasslands, and misty cliff edges, led by locals who know every whisper of the wilderness.

With each step, the world opens up—towering yellowwoods, river crossings, bird calls echoing across valleys, and views that stop you mid-stride. Your guide brings the terrain to life, pointing out medicinal plants, hidden waterfalls, ancient rock formations, and the secret stories carved into the land.

Whether you’re climbing towards the edge of Howick Falls, winding through indigenous forest, or tracing the footsteps of wildlife on grassy ridgelines, every hike is tailored to your pace and passion. It can be a meditative amble or a sweat-worthy scramble—but always, it’s rooted in connection: to nature, to history, and to yourself.

In the Midlands, the weather changes fast and so do the views—sunbeams streaming through trees one moment, dramatic mist rolling in the next. It’s dynamic. It’s raw. And it’s best explored on foot, with someone who knows the land by heart.

Guided hiking in Howick strips away the noise and drops you into the real. It’s adventure that gets under your skin and stays there long after your boots come off.

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Howick | Guided Hiking - Active Escapes - Hiking

Active Escapes offers bespoke adventures and activity-based holidays. Hiking / slackpacking, mountain biking, trail running, horse riding, white-water rafting and canoe safaris – we offer a wide array of tours along the Transkei Wild Coast, KZN Midlands, Drakensberg and Kosi Bay. Whether you are looking for singletrack thrills, a hike with ‘comforts’ or a tranquil retreat to the we’ll a......
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Howick | Guided Hiking - Giants Castle Trail - Slackpacking

Giants Castle Slackpacking Trail, Drakensberg. Take a 3-night, luxury trail, through the foothills of Giants Castle and Zulu Waters Private Game Reserve. Accommodation is in lodges. Luggage is transported and the trail is fully catered. Day 1: Antbear Lodge is all about sustainability — you will even find homemade cheese. The trail starts heading up to the top of the mountain, with views 2:......
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