Gabiba

Hi, I'm Gabiba! Runner, hiker, and blogger based in Cape Town. Welcome to my outdoor adventures! Follow me for hiking, trail running, and road running inspiration and tips. I'm afraid of heights, and never thought I'd see Mt Everest or bungee jump, yet here I am! Discover new trails and revisit favourites with me. Check out my blog for my take on gear, training, nutrition, and why the journey is the destination. Share my passion for running, hiking, and facing our fears!

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 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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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 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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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 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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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 on Table Mountain.   Explore the secrets of this hidden gem, where massive sandstone boulders form enchanting cracks, caves, and passages adorned with yellowwood trees

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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 area of Mpumalanga Length: The trail is a multi-day hike, typically completed in 2 – 5 days. Difficulty: This trail is of moderate difficulty, suitable

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Prestige Trail Series: #1

& Bonus Bainskloof Waterfall Hike Prestige Trail Series: #1: Doolhof Wine Estate Doolhof Wine Estate, our venue for the first leg of the 2023 Prestige Trail Series is easily one of the most beautiful wine estates in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa. In the heart of Wellington, lies the timeless Doolhof Wine Estate, with roots

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