The original 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town is one of South Africa’s toughest hiking achievements. Participants must summit thirteen iconic peaks in the Table Mountain National Park in a single continuous effort.
13 Peaks Challenge: Our 2026 Journey Begins (Signal Hill to Lion’s Head) Read More »
Planning to hike the Rockhopper Trail in Bainskloof? This complete guide explains how to find the hidden waterfall, what to expect on the trail, and tips for navigating this adventurous river hike.
Rockhopper Trail Bainskloof: A Guide to Finding the Hidden Waterfall (Or not!) Read More »
The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail remains one of the most rewarding day hikes in Cape Town. Tucked into the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and accessed via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or Cecilia Forest, this classic ravine route delivers forest shade, sustained climbing, sweeping Constantia views and just enough leg burn to make you feel gloriously alive.
Cape Town Day Hikes: The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail Read More »
There are hikes that test your lungs, hikes that test your legs, and then there are hikes that quietly rearrange your sense of time. The Shipwreck & Canoe Trail along the Eastern Cape coast belongs firmly in the last category. It unfolds at the pace of tides and rivers, of donkey boilers warming and kettles
Trail running has a way of teaching us lessons we didn’t ask for. Some weekends give us euphoric finish lines and PBs. Others give us windstorms, disappointment, and the strange gift of humility.
This UTCT weekend was one of the latter — and yet, somehow, one of the most meaningful.
When the Wind Wins: Lessons in Resilience From the UTCT Weekend Read More »
The Damara Trail in De Mond Nature Reserve is a rare kind of hike—wild, quiet, beautifully curated, and rooted in ancient Khoi footpaths. I spent a weekend walking its dunes and coastline, slept under the wind on a wooden deck, and ended with an 11 km beach stretch into Arniston. It’s wild camping with a luxurious twist, and I already know I’ll be back.
The Damara Trail: Wild Luxury on an Ancient Footpath Read More »
I ran the Fynbos Trail (17 km + 11 km) and discovered a new way to love an old friend. Join us next year — hike, run, or both — and help protect the fynbos.
The Fynbos Trail: To Run Or To Hike..? Read More »
The Bainskloof Pass has a certain drama to it. It’s the kind of road that feels like it was built for people who appreciate risk — narrow, carved into the rock, twisting like it’s been drinking. It clings to the mountainside as if afraid of heights, and yet it offers some of the most staggering
Bobbejaansrivier Trail – Bainskloof’s Hidden Paradise Read More »
Trail dates: 7–10 OctoberBase: Wateryk Eco Lodge, JongensfonteinStyle: Self-catered luxury slackpack A Trail Between Time and Tide Some hikes fill your legs; others fill your soul. The Alikreukel Hiking Trail, tracing the ancient coastline between Blombos, Jongensfontein, and Stilbaai on South Africa’s southern coast, does both. We began our walk on Tuesday, 7 October,
The Alikreukel Hiking Trail: Our Luxury Coastal Escape Read More »
The Ommiedraai 10km celebrates ten years of Orangeness Personified—heart, hills, ice lollies, and the unbeatable spirit of Cape Town’s friendliest club.
