Book excerpt: A guidebook to 75 walks in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Graded from easy to strenuous, the routes explore the dramatic scenery of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walks range from 1 to 26km (1–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Highlights include Giants’s Castle, Cathedral Peal, Monk’s Cowl and 2000-year-old Bushman paintings. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 sketch maps Safety advice and information on specific challenges that may be encountered, such as navigational difficulty, exposure and chain ladders All you need to know before visiting the parks: getting there, accommodation, permits, etc Notes on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife