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…
Category: Multi-Day Hike
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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 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…
Upcoming Multi Day Hikes
Hike Calendar 2025 14 – 16 February: Valentine’s Day Fynbos Hiking Trail (Stanford-Hermanus) 1-7 April : Drakensberg Northern Traverse (KZN) 18-21 April: Gifberg Hiking Trails (Van…
The Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail
Greyton-McGregor Hiking Trail Introduction Easily one of the most popular 2-day trails in the Western Cape, and certainly one of my favourites. For several reasons: Its close enough to…
Hiking The Fanie Botha Trail
Sabie, Mpumalanga 1-7 October 2023 Overview The Fanie Botha Hiking Trail is a popular and challenging hiking trail located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Location: The Sabie…