Your children can also enjoy the Little VIP Club for the day, so they can participate in educational activities such as bug hunting, bush collage-making, biscuit decorating and treasure hunting. All the equipment you need can be collected next door to the WOW Kids Lounge, at the Leisure Desk from 08h00 – 17h00. PLEASE NOTE: aha Alpine Heath does not offer a babysitting or daycare service.

Miniature Golf Enjoy this challenging, 18-hole course. Table Tennis Train your hand-eye coordination and reflexes in the WOW Kids Lounge. Tennis Courts Book a court at the Leisure Desk from 08h00 – 17h00, otherwise at the reception. Squash Courts Book an indoor court at the Leisure Desk from 08h00 – 17h00, otherwise at the reception. Pool & Darts Equipment for pool and darts can be collected at the Leisure Zone or at our reception area if the Leisure Zone is closed. PLEASE NOTE: No under 16’s are allowed in the pool table area. Other on-site activities: Fishing, swimming pools, trampoline area, volleyball courts

Otherwise, our fun Horse Play program caters to all levels of experience and includes washing, feeding and grooming the horses under supervision. Bookings can be made at reception. Outrides Choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour guided outride. Pony Rides The little ones can enjoy scheduled daily rides during peak season, and over weekends and public holidays during off-peak season.

Alpine Trails take you on adventures through open grass veld and areas broken by pockets of Proteas along hillside slopes and crystal clear streams. The rivers are habitat to a variety of flowers and game, while our walking and Drakensberg hiking trails include the Oribi trail, Yellowwood trail, and a signature route that is in close proximity to local attractions. All the walks listed below can be managed in rubber sole shoes or tekkies.

Alpine Cascades with blue footprints

Discover why this family-friendly route of ± 2km long is our most popular trail.

Alpine Ridge & Knoll with orange reedbuck prints

Explore the most scenic viewpoints along this ± 1.3km route.

River Meander with red baboon prints

Enjoy great opportunities for bird viewing along this ± 1.3km route.

Alpine Signature Hike

PLEASE NOTE: This hike needs to be booked 48 hours in advance Experience what it means to have your breath taken away by the views along this 10.5-hour route. It also includes stops at a Bushman’s painting site and a Heralded Cape Vulture colony-nesting site

ROYAL NATIONAL PARK HIKES

Vemvaan Alley & Policeman’s Helmet

Join a round-trip trail of 4.5 hours for unique, springtime sights when the route is showered with purple and blue flowers along the way.

Amphitheater & Chain Ladder Hike (World Heritage Site)

View the wonder of the Thukela (Tugela) River as it cascades down the face of the Amphitheatre, forming the second highest waterfalls in the world. This route is a moderate to challenging, 22km hike.

Tugela Gorge

A long and gentle walk for the moderately experienced hiker, enjoy this 22km, round-trip trail as it leads you through an indigenous forest and offers immaculate views of the Thukela Falls.

Surprise Ridge & Cannibal Cave

A moderate to challenging walk for the avid hiker, this 20km route boasts exclusive views of natural fern tree areas, as these can’t be seen anywhere else in South Africa.

The Cascades, Lookout Rock & Tiger Falls

Enjoy the thrilling sights of baboons, bushbuck and mountain reedbuck, as well as quick blue flashes of Kingfishers in the Mahai River during this 3.5-hour route. PLEASE NOTE: As this Valley encompasses a number of properties, common courtesy dictates permission should be requested from the owners before entry. Kindly enquire at reception to arrange for access on your behalf. It’s time to set out on your adventure and experience the Drakensberg hiking trails…

TRAIL FEES Passes can be purchased at the Alpine Heath Reception area or at All Out Adventures

• Single Day MTB: R110 (blue)
• Weekend MTB of 2 x consecutive days: R200 (yellow)
• Full Stay MTB: R300 (black)
• Runners or Full Stay MTB for kids under 12: R60 (pink)

IMPORTANT NOTICE All riders and runners will each receive a map and are required to sign an indemnity form. Your pass needs to be clearly visible at all times and won’t be valid after its expiry date. A single pass may not be used by more than one person. Trail passes will be required should you choose to run on trails outside the resort and wish to access the parking and toilets at any time. Please enquire at reception or purchase your pass from All Out Adventures – they are open from Tuesdays – Sundays from 09h00 – 16h30, and are closed on Christmas Day and Public Holidays.