Platteklip Gorge
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…
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Hiking The India Venster Trail
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.…
Orange Kloof Hiking Trail
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…
Antjie Se Pad (Antjie’s Path)
Kareedouw – Eastern Baviaans, Eastern Cape (15-19 December 2024) Antjie Se Pad Hike: A 5-Day Adventure in the Kouga Mountains Antjie se Pad is a remarkable hiking trail located…
The Fynbos Trail
Trails, Tales and Terrapins The Fynbos Trail in the Stanford-Hermanus area is my all-time favourite, and this past hike marked my seventh time soaking in its rich biodiversity and remarkable…
Magnificent Magoebaskloof (Part II)
Day 4: Dokolewa Pools Hut to Seepsteen Hut By day four, the weather had shifted dramatically. The temperature soared, and the humidity made the hike more challenging than any of…
Magnificent Magoebaskloof (Part I)
The Soul-Renewing Beauty of the Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail There are few places that truly capture the essence of nature in its raw, unfiltered beauty. Magoebaskloof, nestled in the misty highlands…
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…
The Giants Cup Hiking Trail
Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal Giant’s What? A suitably fantastical name. When I first heard of this hike, it conjured storybook images of Jack and the Beanstalk, eliciting memories of fantastic beasts…
Hodgson’s Peak (South) 3256m
Lesotho: The Mountain Kingdom A Journey to Hodgson’s Peak Excited! The anticipation of an adventure often heightens the experience, and for many adventurers, the journey to Hodgson’s Peak begins with…