Klipspringer Hiking Trail - Augrabies, Northern Cape

The Klipspringer Hiking Trail is a scenic and challenging hiking route located within the Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape, South Africa. This trail offers hikers an immersive experience of the park's dramatic landscapes, unique geological formations, and diverse flora and fauna. Named after the nimble Klipspringer antelope, the trail highlights the rugged beauty of the Orange River Gorge and surrounding desert environment.

Trail Details:

The Klipspringer Trail is a three-day, two-night hiking route spanning approximately 39 kilometers. It is a circular route that starts and ends at the Augrabies Falls Rest Camp.

Day 1 covers roughly 14 kilometers
Day 2 spans about 14.5 kilometers
Day 3 is a shorter trek of around 10 kilometers.

The trail traverses rocky outcrops, granite hills, and sandy plains, offering breathtaking views of the Orange River and the falls themselves. Hikers need to be fit and prepared for extreme temperatures, which can range widely between day and night.

Accommodations and Facilities:

The overnight huts along the trail offer basic shelter, with water and cooking facilities, but hikers must bring their own supplies and bedding.

The trail is self-guided, requiring advance booking through South African National Parks (SANParks), and hikers should adhere strictly to safety guidelines due to the harsh environment.

Contact details for Klipspringer Hiking Trail:
Phone: +27 (0)54 452 9200 (Augrabies Falls National Park)
Email: augrabies@sanparks.org
Website: https://www.sanparks.org/parks/augrabies-falls

The Klipspringer Hiking Trail offers an incredible opportunity to connect with the stark beauty of the Northern Cape and the powerful presence of the Augrabies Falls.