Sphinx Hiking Trail

About Sphinx Hiking Trail

The Sphinx Hiking Trail is a popular route in the Central Drakensberg, starting at the Monk's Cowl Camp (Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife). The trail's specific location, Wöstijn No. 2, Portion 10, is land owned by the iKhayalamafu Mountain Hideaway and Private Nature Reserve. While the trail passes through this private property, it is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and serves as a primary access point to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. The hike is known for its distinctive rock formation that resembles a sphinx head and offers 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks, including Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn.