13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town – Leg 4
Follow Leg 4 of our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town as 31 hikers tackle the Little Lion's Head hike from Suikerbossie, enjoying scrambling, bundu bashing, spectacular views and plenty…
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Wet Boots & Waterfalls: A Weekend Hiking Jonkershoek
There’s something mildly unhinged (and deeply satisfying) about choosing to hike in the rain—especially when the plan doesn’t quite go to plan. Our weekend in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve delivered exactly…
Silvermine Dam Loop (Gate 1) – An Easy Autumn Walk In Cape Town
The beauty of the Silvermine dam walk lies in its simplicity. Wide gravel paths curve gently around still water, offering expansive views without demanding effort. It’s one of the reasons…
Rockhopper Trail Bainskloof: A Guide to Finding the Hidden Waterfall (Or not!)
Planning to hike the Rockhopper Trail in Bainskloof? This complete guide explains how to find the hidden waterfall, what to expect on the trail, and tips for navigating this adventurous…
Cape Town Day Hikes: The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail
The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail remains one of the most rewarding day hikes in Cape Town. Tucked into the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and accessed via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens…
The Damara Trail: Wild Luxury on an Ancient Footpath
The Damara Trail in De Mond Nature Reserve is a rare kind of hike—wild, quiet, beautifully curated, and rooted in ancient Khoi footpaths. I spent a weekend walking its dunes…
Bobbejaansrivier Trail – Bainskloof’s Hidden Paradise
The Bainskloof Pass has a certain drama to it. It’s the kind of road that feels like it was built for people who appreciate risk — narrow, carved into the…
The Strandloper Trail – A Throwback
A Christmas Journey Along South Africa’s Wild Coast On Christmas morning 2016, nine of us left Cape Town in a heavily loaded van, buzzing with excitement, oblivious to the distance…
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…