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…
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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…
Nuweberg Circuit
Reverse Sphinx Rainbow Route Elgin/Grabouw: A Trail Through Nature When people think of the Elgin/Grabouw region, their minds often go to the sprawling orchards that supply South Africa with its…
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…
The Ultimate Knysna Adventure
The Knysna Triple Crown Go big or go home, I always say. Often to my regret. But this time, there would be no regrets. Carpe Diem. Seize the day.…
Cape Point: A Hiker’s Dream
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…
The Rockhopper Hiking Trail
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…
A Tale Of Two Towns
Greyton-McGregor Revisited Two Towns Greyton One dream, one soulOne prize, one goalOne golden glance of what should beIt’s a kind of magic McGregor Greyton and McGregor, in the Western Cape…
Signal Hill via Lions Head Loop
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…