The Ultimate Guide to the Baviaans Canyon Hiking Trail (2026)

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Planning to hike the Baviaans Canyon Hiking Trail? Here's my complete first-hand guide covering costs, difficulty, accommodation, food, logistics, packing and whether it's worth it.

Karoo Erdvark Hiking Trail Day 4 Arendsnes to Rietvlei

The Karoo-Erdvark Hiking Trail

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Discover the Karoo-Erdvark Hiking Trail at Rooiheuwel Farm in the Eastern Cape. A five-day hiking adventure through a surprisingly green Karoo with rivers, waterfalls, farm hospitality and unforgettable scenery.

The Baviaans Canyon Hiking Trail: Five Days in a Curated Wilderness

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We hiked the brand-new Baviaans Canyon Hiking Trail in the Eastern Cape. Join our five-day luxury slackpack through spectacular wilderness, river crossings and breathtaking canyon scenery, with honest insights, plenty…

2026 Thirteen Peaks Challenge – Leg 2

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Platteklip Gorge to Maclear’s Beacon: The Mountain Doesn’t Care About Your Plans Nearly three months after we started our 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town journey, we finally got to Leg…

13 Peaks Finale: Devils Peak & Signal Hill — Peaks 12 and 13 on Heritage Day

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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…

13 Peaks Challenge; Peak 11 Klaassenskop

13 Peaks Challenge – Peak 11: Klaassenskop

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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…