The Rockhopper Hiking Trail
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…
Author: Gabiba
Hi, I'm Gabiba! Runner, hiker, and blogger based in Cape Town.
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Upcoming Multi Day Hikes
Hike Calendar 2025 14 – 16 February: Valentine’s Day Fynbos Hiking Trail (Stanford-Hermanus) 1-7 April : Drakensberg Northern Traverse (KZN) 18-21 April: Gifberg Hiking Trails (Van…
A Tale Of Two Towns
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…
The Tankwa Trail
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…
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…
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…