Sporekrans Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4/5 Difficulty: 6/10 (Many ascents and descents) Technical Rating: The trail runs near edges over heights. There are many unprotected bridges and ladders. One is required to use chains to hold on in some […]
Beauty: 4/5 Difficulty: 6/10 (Many ascents and descents) Technical Rating: The trail runs near edges over heights. There are many unprotected bridges and ladders. One is required to use chains to hold on in some […]
After the tragic mountain-related incidents that have happened over the course of the last week, Hiking South Africa has one small story of hope that reminds all mountain lovers of the importance of community and […]
Distance: 14.9km Vertical altitude gain: 970m/3200ft Price of a 1 liter water in: Kathmandu: Rs50 (Nepalese rupees) Namche Bazaar: Rs150 Dingboche: Rs200 Duration: 2 days Namche Bazaar We’re up early for a sunrise shoot at […]
Beauty: 4.5/5 – The trail traverses through varied terrain, from some of the most pristine fynbos mountain areas, to striking orange cliffs that offer unparalleled views across the Indian ocean, to long stretches along blinding-white […]
On 2 November 2017, Google Street View launched Google Trek – a collection of 360-degree imagery of 170 new trails in some of South Africa’s most pristine wild areas, captured by more than 200 South […]
Price: R1299.00 (at time of writing) Pros: Excellent price; Lightweight; Good suspension; Very comfortable; Thoughtful pocket design; Easy-access rain cover; Inner hydration sleeve (fits a 3L water bladder). Cons: Slight slippage on shoulder strap buckles; […]
The Grand Traverse of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg is the ultimate South African hike, and one of the best treks in the world in my opinion. It is a formidable experience for the intrepid hiker: your fitness […]
Hiking tents are special Hiking tents allow us to sleep in places where few dare to go. Places that are wild, inhospitable, exposed and incomparably beautiful – the proverbial 5-billion star hotel. For us to […]
In 2007, I hiked the Fish River Canyon with a group of friends. That year, Namibia had not received as much rain as usual and we experienced the effect of it in the canyon. We […]
The English language assigns an identity to a perpetrator if the hideousness of their act, or crime, is sufficient. For instance, if you commit “murder” you will henceforth be known as a “murderer”. For misdemeanours […]
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