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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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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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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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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& 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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