The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our 13 Peaks Challenge. For Peaks 1-4 go here. The goal: two peaks—Little Lion’s Head (Klein Leeukoppie) and Suther Peak—from the spot we’d ended on […]
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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 first two days unfolded on one of SA’s most iconic trail adventures.
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The Swart Tobie Trail is a rare find in South Africa’s hiking landscape — a 5-day wilderness slackpacking trail that traces sea, sand, and soul through the private farmlands of the West Coast.
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Experience the Swart Tobie Trail: 4 days on foot across the rugged beauty of the West Coast. A soulful, slow hike through silence, sea, and legacy.
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Part 2: Packing List, Route Maps & How to Plan Your Own Gifberg Adventure Thinking of hiking Gifberg Holiday Farm? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your own unforgettable adventure — from gear to routes, terrain tips to trail snacks. This is your ultimate guide to hiking Gifberg like
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What starts as a fun Easter weekend escape quickly turns into an unforgettable tale of laughter, heatstroke, broken boots, and surprise stargazing. From the easy Spoelgat Trail to the gruelling Boesmans Roete, join us on the Gifberg Holiday Farm hike that tested our limits and left us with stories we’ll tell around campfires forever. Ready for adventure? This is the one blog post you don’t want to miss.
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What to Know Before You Hike the Drakensberg Traverse Up To Sentinel Peak This trek is not for beginners. It demands gear, grit, and flexibility. You’ll be in Lesotho most of the time, with little access to rescue or comfort. You may meet shepherds, feel uneasy about giving food, hear tales of cross-border livestock smuggling,
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What do you get when you combine thunder, chain ladders, elusive waterfalls, high-altitude research, and a landscape soaked in myth? A hike unlike any other.
In Part 1 of our Drakensberg Northern Traverse story, we set off into the mist with a plan—and watched it unravel in the best possible way. From the slick steel rungs of the Sentinel Chain Ladders to a surprise night in a climate change research hut, the first leg of our 6-day, 74-kilometre trek through the Dragon Mountains was full of awe, challenge, and unexpected grace.
Come for the tales of Eland Falls, Basotho shepherds, and surreal rock cathedrals. Stay for the mud, magic, and a moral conundrum in the highlands of Lesotho.
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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 escape. Explore its rich biodiversity, iconic Boomslang Canopy Walkway, and deep cultural heritage. A must-visit destination in Cape Town!
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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 well-worn, bustling with hikers, while others feel like secret passages into the mountain’s quiet heart. One such hidden gem is the Three Firs route,
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