Day Hikes
Simonsberg
Standing atop the iconic mountain peak of Simonsberg we stared far into the distance, across the patch-work of wine country, with layer upon layer of Cape Fold Mountains to the east. It’s silent up here. […]
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Day Hikes
Jonkershoek Panorama Circuit
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a hiker’s paradise, with many trail options, including the ever popular Tweede Waterval walk. However, the crown jewel is without a doubt the Panorama Circuit which truly lives up to its […]
Videos
Video: The Kogelberg Trail
A 1-minute showcase of the peace and beauty of the Kogelberg Trail, only an hour and a half drive from Cape Town. Check out the trail description here.
Day Hikes
Sable Ranch Hiking Trails
Sable Ranch is situated just off the R96 close to Hekpoort in the Magaliesburg mountain region. Being only 70km away from Johannesburg, this trail is an easy escape for the entire family to enjoy a […]
News & Articles
Video: Hiking Castle Gorge
Anna-Belle Durrant’s video of the Castle Gorge hike, outside of Johannesburg, really captures the essence of a day hike: Peace, quiet, fresh air and quality time with friends. To see more of Anna-Belle’s creations, check […]
Day Hikes
Jubilee Creek
I often speak about hiking in the Garden Route, mostly because it is one of the most picturesque places to hike in. Day rambles, or even a couple of hours are quite doable in the […]
Day Hikes
Miaspoort Trail (Italian cross)
Type: Day hike Location: Du Toitskloof Pass +- 74km from Cape town Beauty: 4/5 (Views over 80km in either direction) Difficultly: 7/10 (877m ascend over 3km) Technicality: The trail contains a fair amount of boulder […]
Day Hikes
Lion’s Head full-moon hike
A dust storm erupts at the bottom of Lion’s Head, Cape Town, as if a migrating herd of Mara wildebeest has roared it into being. From it emerges cherub song, and a troop of young, […]