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Video: Kilimanjaro

March 10, 2020 Hiking South Africa 1

Absolutely stunning footage of the Lemosho Route up Kilimanjaro. Video by Arno Pouwels

Video: Rim of Africa 2019 – Part 2

January 27, 2020 Hiking South Africa 2

Part 2 of the 2019 Rim of Africa through-hikers’ journey. Jason, Meg & Nedine started their hike mid-September 2019 and finished on 19 November 2019, after hiking more than 700 kilometres. This video showcases their […]

Bobbejaansrivier Trail

January 22, 2020 Hiking South Africa 4

Beauty: 8/10. Mountains, rivers, rock pools and waterfalls… Bliss! After leaving Eerste Tol behind, one is immediately ensconced in the rugged Cape mountains. Difficulty: 6/10. Moderate to good fitness and good balance is necessary. Terrain: […]

Video: Drakensberg Mnweni Hike

January 17, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

The peace and joy that comes from spending time in the mountains with friends… Video by Peter Mashatola

Looking back on 2019

January 9, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

Happy New Year to all the hikers out there! We hope it’s going to be a fantastic year for everyone, filled many new trails, some old favourites and awesome adventures shared with hiking buddies. Looking […]

Video: Training for Backpacking

December 13, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

REI has put together a training video with the perfect sequence of exercises to get you ready for tougher trails and help prevent injury and reduce knee pain.

Everyday Hiking Hero: Lerato “SkirtGirlHiker” Monyatsi

November 26, 2019 Hiking South Africa 21

HSA: Name, city/town where you live? LM: My name is Lerato Monyatsi, a passionate “Skirtgirl” hiker by weekend, and a Group Skills Development Manager for Absa Group by day – which is where I spend […]

Video: Rim of Africa 2019 – Part 1

November 13, 2019 Hiking South Africa 1

The Rim of Africa is South Africa’s longest guided hike through the Cape fold mountains of the Western Cape. This hike happens once annually as the weather conditions only allow a certain window to make […]

Video: Hike Table Mountain

November 1, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

A beautiful video showcasing some of the gems that make Table Mountain such a hiking attraction, for locals and visitors alike. Video by Riaan Vorster

Video: Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail

October 25, 2019 Hiking South Africa 4

Beautiful footage of the Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail in Mpumalanga. Video by Arno Pouwels.