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: […]
We spent an unforgettable, albeit chilly, winters day hiking the Milorho Lodge Green Trail on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg Mountains. The trail is 12km of absolute beauty, with a shorter 4km trail on […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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