What Is a ‘Kloof Corner’? The Kloof Corner hiking trail on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is a short but scenic route that offers hikers stunning views of the city, the Atlantic Ocean, and the surrounding mountains. Kloof Corner derives its name from the Dutch word “kloof,” meaning a deep valley or […]
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Bainskloof Pass, Wellington The Rockhopper Trail lures in unsuspecting adventurers with its untamed allure. Those brave enough to heed the call find themselves ensnared in its treacherous terrain, where every step is a dance with danger amidst the gnarled roots and looming rock faces that guard its secrets. In the heart of these
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Hike Calendar 2025 14 – 16 February: Valentine’s Day Fynbos Hiking Trail (Stanford-Hermanus) 1-7 April : Drakensberg Mini Traverse (KZN) 18-21 April: Gifberg Hiking Trails (Van Rhynsdorp, N Cape) 26 – 30 April: The Swartobie Trail (Lutzville, N Cape) 5 – 19 July: The 6-day Khomas-Hochland Hiking Trail (Namibia)
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Greyton-McGregor Revisited Two Towns Greyton One dream, one soulOne prize, one goalOne golden glance of what should beIt’s a kind of magic McGregor Greyton and McGregor, in the Western Cape of South Africa, separated by the Riviersonderend mountains, exude their own charms and scenic beauty. Greyton, known for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture and
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Multi-Day Trail Run The Thrill of Staged Trail Runs Staged trail runs offer a unique blend of adventure, camaraderie, and endurance. Over several days, runners tackle diverse terrain, from rugged mountains to serene forests, each stage presents new challenges and unique vistas. These events aren’t just about the finish line; they’re a journey of self-discovery,
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 eye wherever you are in the Citybowl and surrounds. Having grown up 3kms from the city centre, these mountains have been constant, silent observers
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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 freaks like me insane – very often they turn out pretty well, regardless. It’s not just being Pollyanna-ish or always looking on the bright
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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 102,000-hectare expanse of natural wonder. This reserve boasts fynbos-covered slopes, dramatic kloofs, and an array of hiking trails waiting to be explored. Among these
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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 Cape Town to make for a quick convenient getaway from the city. The trail itself is not technical but challenging enough so Monday morning you
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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 later than scheduled. Due to unforeseen (insert bureaucratic Municipal bullshit here) circumstances, the third leg of this wonderful tour-of-local-wine-estates, family-friendly series had been postponed
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