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 my favorite trail, it remains an excellent test of endurance and fitness, making it the best training hike for multi-day treks. Having hiked it […]
A Scramble To The Top The India Venster trail is one of the most exhilarating hikes on Table Mountain, offering breathtaking views, thrilling scrambles, and a rewarding sense of achievement. On Sunday, 2 February 2025, we set out to tackle this exciting route, and one of the biggest surprises of the day was just
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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 Gate Hike in Orange Kloof. This hidden gem, tucked away in the access-restricted area of Constantia Nek, offers a unique and exhilarating hiking experience.
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Muizenberg, Cape Town A Journey Through Muizenberg’s Trails Sunday 8 December 2024 took us to the historic Tartarus Cave, nestled on the slopes above Muizenberg. With stunning views, a challenging climb, and a touch of mythology woven into its history, this circular route offered a blend of physical exertion and mental rejuvenation. Our adventure
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek Perdekop: The Crown Jewel in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve Just outside the charming town of Franschhoek, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve offers a plethora of hiking trails, but none as iconic as the Perdekop Trail. As you lace up your hiking boots (or trail runners) and prepare
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Celebrating 30 Years of The PUFfeR A Personal Journey with the PUfHie Party Bus The PUFfeR Trail Run isn’t just an event; it’s a rite of passage for trail runners, mountain lovers, and endurance enthusiasts in Cape Town. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the PUFfeR has grown from a local challenge to a
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Cape Point Nature Reserve: A Journey Through History and Nature Nestled at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, Cape Point Nature Reserve is a breathtaking destination renowned for its stunning scenery, rich history, and diverse wildlife. The captivating allure of Cape Point makes it a must-do for hiking.
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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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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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