Some couples plan their wedding first and then their honeymoon. We did things a little differently. Before we ever decided to get married, we had already booked ourselves onto a trek up Mount Toubkal in Morocco, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167 meters. It was going to be our next big adventure together—a […]
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The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail – Namibia’s Mountain Escape (2025 Update) Tucked away in the rugged central highlands of Namibia, the Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail is a hidden gem for adventurers seeking solitude, stunning escarpment views, and immersive multi-day hiking through wildlife-rich private land. This 6-day circular trail passes through a network of
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The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail, just outside Windhoek, Namibia, is not just a hike — it’s an unforgettable adventure through rugged kloofs, wide plateaus, dry waterfalls, and thorny bushveld.
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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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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 and great adventures. It was a ‘quaint’ name for a hiking trail in Africa, far from the world of the Brothers Grimm. The truth,
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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 the exhilarating ride up the Sani Pass. This iconic mountain pass, nestled between South Africa and Lesotho, offers a thrilling start to any hiking
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