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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13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When you sign up for Cape Town’s legendary 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for everything: dazzling views (even if obscured by thick fog and mist),
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The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our 13 Peaks Challenge. For Peaks 1-4 go here. The goal: two peaks—Little Lion’s Head (Klein Leeukoppie) and Suther Peak—from the spot we’d ended on
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Strandveld Hiking Trail | Easy 2-Day Hike in West Coast National Park
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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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Part 2: Packing List, Route Maps & How to Plan Your Own Gifberg Adventure Thinking of hiking Gifberg Holiday Farm? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your own unforgettable adventure — from gear to routes, terrain tips to trail snacks. This is your ultimate guide to hiking Gifberg like
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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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