Signal Hill via Lions Head Loop
The Ultimate Easy Hike My earliest memory of the Cape Town skyline involves looking up and seeing a mountain. Table Mountain, Devils Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill draw the…
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Jonkershoek Waterfall Hike
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Jonkershoek Nature Reserve They say, things happen for a reason. And sometimes when things don’t turn out quite the way you planned – which drives control…
The Kromrivier Hiking Trail
A kid-friendly (Really!) Guide to the Kromrivier Hiking Trail in Limietberg Nature Reserve. Hidden within the majestic Du Toitskloof Mountains of the Winelands lies the Limietberg Nature Reserve, a sprawling…
The Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail
Greyton-McGregor Hiking Trail Introduction Easily one of the most popular 2-day trails in the Western Cape, and certainly one of my favourites. For several reasons: Its close enough to…
Prestige Trail Series #3
Delays, Delays, Delays After the year we’ve had, with races being cancelled/postponed because of rains and floods or taxi strikes, we were relieved when this one happened, albeit a month…
Tranquillity Cracks
The Hidden Gem… literally Tranquillity Cracks is an extraordinary hiking experience on the Twelve Apostles. Tranquility Cracks should be at the top of any list of ‘must do’ hikes…
Hiking The Fanie Botha Trail
Sabie, Mpumalanga 1-7 October 2023 Overview The Fanie Botha Hiking Trail is a popular and challenging hiking trail located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Location: The Sabie…
Ride and Run Darling: Wildflower Edition
Darling? Indeed Wolwefontein A rose by any other name, said Shakespeare… Darling is a town in South Africa’s Western Cape known for its wildflower displays. It’s situated in the…
The Prestige Trail Series #2
the Prestige Trail Series #2 in the Western Cape, featuring four trail runs spanning 5 to 20 kilometers across scenic wine farms. Ayama Wines in Paarl hosts the event, renowned…
The Bastille Day Trail Run
Explore the Bastille Day Trail Run in Franschhoek, where scenic beauty meets history. Discover how French Huguenots found refuge in this picturesque South African village. Plus, a special birthday celebration…