13 Peaks Finale: Devils Peak & Signal Hill — Peaks 12 and 13 on Heritage Day
Heritage Day in South Africa is meant for braais, family, and remembering where we come from. This year, we decided to celebrate it a little differently — by finishing…
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13 Peaks Challenge – Peak 11: Klaassenskop
Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On…
13 Peaks Challenge: Peak 10 (Constantia Peak via Blackburn Ravine)
The Dilemma By now you’ll know the 13 Peaks Challenge is less of a trail and more of a negotiation between weather, wildfire, and SANParks gate closures. The plan was…
Rising Like Fynbos: Noordhoek and Muizenberg Peak – Peaks 8 & 9 of Our 13 Peaks Challenge
Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign…
Su(ff)ther Peak and Chapman’s Peak: Wet Bums and a Whole Lot of Adventure
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When…
Chased by Wind, Guided by Numbers: The first 4 peaks of the 13 Peaks Challenge
We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our…
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Discover the beauty of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden—South Africa’s floral paradise. Whether hiking scenic trails, strolling through indigenous gardens, or enjoying a picnic and summer concerts, Kirstenbosch offers a breathtaking…
A Tale of Three Trails
1. The Pipe Track 2. Three Firs 3. Woody Ravine Table Mountain offers a labyrinth of hiking trails, each with its own character, challenges, and rewards. Some trails are…
Platteklip Gorge
Ultimate Training Hike for Multi-Day Treks Platteklip Gorge is one of the most well-known trails up Table Mountain, offering hikers a direct and challenging route to the top. While not…
Orange Kloof Hiking Trail
Hell’s Gate Route The Hidden Gem of Orange Kloof: Hell’s Gate Hike A Permit and Guide Are Mandatory On Sunday, 22 December, we embarked on an incredible adventure: the Hell’s…