Day Hiking Trails in Cape Town

Tartarus Caves

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 […]

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The Perdekop Hiking Trail

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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Cape Point view from Kanonkop

Cape Point: A Hiker’s Dream

  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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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 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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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 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 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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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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