Giants Castle hikes - 4 days or longer

25 Feb 2026 14:30 #80237 by petroengel

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Hello. I planned a Mafadi trip this year, but due to all that rain I'm recalculating

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So, I'm planning to do the Giant's Pass - Langalibalele circle. Which way would you suggest we hike it: north to south or south to north?
Thanks!

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25 Feb 2026 16:19 #80238 by Smurfatefrog

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How many days, and do you want to climb Giants Castle peak too?

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25 Feb 2026 22:31 #80239 by petroengel

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4/5 days. We might climb the peak, but it's not a necessity. I thought rather going up Giants pass than down?

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26 Feb 2026 07:41 #80240 by Smurfatefrog

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It depends how you want to structure your days and how fit your group is, but 4 days gives you plenty time.

I would then do like this
1) Camp on contour path below Giants Castle, Giants ridge and then right onto contour path where you'll find a flat section, about 8km
2) Up Giants pass, up the peak and camp near Makhaza, or can use the summit cave if the group is small enough, about 6km but lots of climbing
3) Head north on escarpment and camp around the top of Langies, preferably a little north of it, about 12km
4) Down Langies pass back to the car, about 9km

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