Drenched on Little Lion’s Head: When Rain and Wrong Turns Rule Your 13 Peaks Adventure
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…
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Chased by Wind, Guided by Numbers: The first 4 peaks of the 13 Peaks Challenge
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…
The Ultimate Guide to the Swart Tobie Trail
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…
Ultimate Guide To The Gifberg Hiking Trails
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…
Gifberg Hiking Trails
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…
The Ultimate Guide to the Drakensberg Mini Traverse
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…
The Dragon Beckons: Drakensberg Northern Traverse – One Week, One Epic Trek
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…
A Tale of Three Trails
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…
The Fynbos Trail: A Journey of Love & Friendship
Not all love stories are traditional. Some unfold on winding trails, under open skies, and in shared moments of challenge and joy. This Valentine’s Day, while others indulged…
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…