A Christmas Journey Along South Africa’s Wild Coast On Christmas morning 2016, nine of us left Cape Town in a heavily loaded van, buzzing with excitement, oblivious to the distance ahead of us. We had signed up for four days on the Strandloper Hiking Trail, a 57-kilometre coastal hike between Kei Mouth and Gonubie […]
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Heritage Day in South Africa is meant for braais, family, and remembering where we come from. This year, we decided to celebrate it a little differently — by finishing something that had consumed us for months: the 13 Peaks Challenge. Peaks 12 and 13, Devils Peak and Signal Hill, stood between us and the
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Some races live in the legs. Others live in the heart. The Voet of Afrika Half Marathon, held every September in Bredasdorp, manages to do both. Known as South Africa’s first official cross-country marathon when it launched in 1978, the Voet is more than just a run. It’s a tradition, a test, and a
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Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On Saturday, 30 August, and by 7:10 AM we were at Constantia Nek, ready for our next adventure on the 13 Peaks Challenge. The day promised
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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 Dilemma By now you’ll know the 13 Peaks Challenge is less of a trail and more of a negotiation between weather, wildfire, and SANParks gate closures. The plan was simple: tick off Constantia Peak from Silvermine Gate 1. Only one problem — Silvermine Gate 1 has been locked tight since April’s devastating wildfire,
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Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for more than just summits. You sign up for windless miracles in the middle of winter, green shoots pushing through scorched earth, friends arriving
Storms, Scenery & First Passport Stamps Thinking of a road trip from Cape Town to Namibia? Buckle up for one of Southern Africa’s most unforgettable adventures — a journey across dramatic mountains, endless deserts, vibrant small towns, and one very special border crossing. In this post, we share the highlights of our 15-day
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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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