Gxalingwena cave
20 Mar 2024 17:09 #78945
by Lancee
Gxalingwena cave was created by Lancee
Good day,
I am planning on taking my family with young kids on an overnight hike to Gxalingenwa Cave from Cobham in April. This will be our first time hiking in the Berg.
Is there any kind of security concerns or recent security related incidents in that area or cave to be aware of?
Also does anybody advise if the hike will be doable for an 8 year old? I know the distance is 14.5ks but thats about all i know of the route.
Thanks much appreciated.
I am planning on taking my family with young kids on an overnight hike to Gxalingenwa Cave from Cobham in April. This will be our first time hiking in the Berg.
Is there any kind of security concerns or recent security related incidents in that area or cave to be aware of?
Also does anybody advise if the hike will be doable for an 8 year old? I know the distance is 14.5ks but thats about all i know of the route.
Thanks much appreciated.
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20 Mar 2024 18:55 - 20 Mar 2024 18:56 #78946
by Smurfatefrog
Replied by Smurfatefrog on topic Gxalingwena cave
Hi Lance
Security wise, no issues here. Smugglers do sometimes use the valley but would pass along the path well below the cave, and they are generally of no concern anyway
It would obviously depend on the 8 year old (and others) fitness, but its not an extremely tough hike, it does have a fair amount of uphill though, so start early. The normal route to hike in would be via Emerald stream and Pinnacle rock
You can also opt to return via the Giants Cup trail, which has some nice swimming spots. Distance is about the same.
Make sure you have some form of GPS or map, the only trail markings are right near the start
Security wise, no issues here. Smugglers do sometimes use the valley but would pass along the path well below the cave, and they are generally of no concern anyway
It would obviously depend on the 8 year old (and others) fitness, but its not an extremely tough hike, it does have a fair amount of uphill though, so start early. The normal route to hike in would be via Emerald stream and Pinnacle rock
You can also opt to return via the Giants Cup trail, which has some nice swimming spots. Distance is about the same.
Make sure you have some form of GPS or map, the only trail markings are right near the start
Last edit: 20 Mar 2024 18:56 by Smurfatefrog.
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21 Mar 2024 16:48 #78947
by Lancee
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Thank you very much Smurfatefrog for the advise and information much appreciated.
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28 Mar 2024 17:42 - 28 Mar 2024 17:43 #78956
by Serious tribe
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Another option, as I assume u r starting from Cobham, would be to be dropped off at the start of the Giants Cup trail which is on the Sani pass rd. It is 10,4km with the first 4,7km being mostly contouring. Might be an option with the youngster.
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09 Apr 2024 17:01 #79003
by Lancee
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Thanks very much @serious tribe. Appreciated
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