Hell’s Gate Route The Hidden Gem of Orange Kloof: Hell’s Gate Hike A Permit and Guide Are Mandatory On Sunday, 22 December, we embarked on an incredible adventure: the Hell’s Gate Hike in Orange Kloof. This hidden gem, tucked away in the access-restricted area of Constantia Nek, offers a unique and exhilarating hiking experience. […]
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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 Knysna Triple Crown Go big or go home, I always say. Often to my regret. But this time, there would be no regrets. Carpe Diem. Seize the day. Warra-warra fishpaste. (For non-Capetonians… ‘blah blah’) My desire to conquer the Knysna Forest Marathon had been thwarted for years, for various reasons. But in
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Greyton-McGregor Revisited Two Towns Greyton One dream, one soulOne prize, one goalOne golden glance of what should beIt’s a kind of magic McGregor Greyton and McGregor, in the Western Cape of South Africa, separated by the Riviersonderend mountains, exude their own charms and scenic beauty. Greyton, known for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture and
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The Ultimate Easy Hike My earliest memory of the Cape Town skyline involves looking up and seeing a mountain. Table Mountain, Devils Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill draw the eye wherever you are in the Citybowl and surrounds. Having grown up 3kms from the city centre, these mountains have been constant, silent observers
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A kid-friendly (Really!) Guide to the Kromrivier Hiking Trail in Limietberg Nature Reserve. Hidden within the majestic Du Toitskloof Mountains of the Winelands lies the Limietberg Nature Reserve, a sprawling 102,000-hectare expanse of natural wonder. This reserve boasts fynbos-covered slopes, dramatic kloofs, and an array of hiking trails waiting to be explored. Among these
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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 Cape Town to make for a quick convenient getaway from the city. The trail itself is not technical but challenging enough so Monday morning you
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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 area of Mpumalanga Length: The trail is a multi-day hike, typically completed in 2 – 5 days. Difficulty: This trail is of moderate difficulty, suitable
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