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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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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Gear, Team, Food & Lessons from the Trail 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
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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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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 in candlelit dinners and overpriced roses, we embarked on a different kind of celebration—one rooted in adventure, companionship, and the beauty of the great outdoors.
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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 in the Kouga Mountains in the Suurveld (‘sour field’ because the land is not ideal for agriculture, so most farmers rear sheep) area of the
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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 landscapes. This trail offers an adventure through lush forests, expansive fynbos landscapes, and conservation initiatives that make each step worthwhile. Cast Of Crazies Bride
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 us had anticipated. Our beloved Pacha Mama sadly fell ill overnight with what we later learned was a bacterial infection and had to be
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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 of Limpopo Province, is one such gem. Our group of 13 hikers embarked on a five-day adventure through this natural haven, and by the end
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