Two night hike from Bushmans Neck

16 Mar 2026 12:02 #80256 by jenlawrence
Hey guys

My boyfriend and I are wanting to do a two night hike in the berg in April. It will be his first multiday hike.  We want to either stay in a cave or camp. 
Is it possible to do both Tarn Cave and Lammergeier in one hike? Or is there another option?
If there are other options we can consider in the central berg let me know.  We will be hiking alone so safety is a factor we need to consider.  All the multiday hikes I've done are with a group.  

Looking forward to getting some awesome advice. 

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16 Mar 2026 12:34 #80257 by Smurfatefrog
Hi Jen, those caves are definitely possible.
It does depends on fitness though, but the route I would choose is Tarn cave and Thomathu cave, the hike in total will be 30km. It will involve some off path hiking but nothing extreme.

Let me know if you want a GPS track for this

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22 Mar 2026 16:59 - 23 Mar 2026 07:48 #80267 by amo
Hello, je suis un français qui vient randonnée dans votre merveilleux pays actuellement sur Champagne castle, je descend progressivement vers bushmans neck, et je veux bien la trace gpx dont vous parlez,s il vous plaît. 
je vous souhaite une bonne journée, et vous remercie par avance

Mod note: "Hello, I'm a French hiker visiting your beautiful country. I'm currently at Champagne Castle and heading down progressively towards Bushman's Nek. I would greatly appreciate the GPX track you mentioned, if possible. Thank you very much in advance and have a wonderful day!"
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29 Mar 2026 11:44 #80274 by jenlawrence
Thank you for the advice. Fitness is average. 
Please can you send me the GPS track for this hike. 
 

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29 Mar 2026 14:44 #80276 by Smurfatefrog

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29 Mar 2026 20:55 - 29 Mar 2026 21:02 #80278 by jenlawrence
Thank you. 
Another option I was considering was doing Bannermans Cave or sleeping next to Bannermans Hut and then spending a night on top of Langlalibele and coming down the next morning. This does seem like a one nighter though instead of two. Is this a good idea for two people to do or is the other option safer?
 
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29 Mar 2026 21:10 #80280 by Smurfatefrog

Thank you. 
Another option I was considering was doing Bannermans Cave or sleeping next to Bannermans Hut and then spending a night on top of Langlalibele and coming down the next morning. This does seem like a one nighter though instead of two. Is this a good idea for two people to do or is the other option safer?

 
I did this route last weekend, as a one nighter, but it can be tough getting to the top in one day if the crew is not fit.
As a casual hike its great to stay at Bannerman Hut on night 1, head up Bannerman pass, and then either tent, or you can stay at Bannerman cave, and then down Langies on day 3.

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08 Apr 2026 14:22 #80322 by jenlawrence
We've booked the caves and super excited for the hike. 
What is the water situation like from Tarn to Thomatu?
I know it's not great before Tarn and we need to have enough for the night and the next morning. 
 

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08 Apr 2026 16:31 #80329 by Smurfatefrog

We've booked the caves and super excited for the hike. 
What is the water situation like from Tarn to Thomatu?
I know it's not great before Tarn and we need to have enough for the night and the next morning. 

 
If you detour to Irish cave you can get some water there
You will also get some coming down in the stream south of the south Knuckle
Your next water then should be at Thomathu cave, although not guaranteed, worst case you have to drop down in front of the cave

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