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Nov 11, 202420/04/2026

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…

Oct 4, 202404/10/2024

Magnificent Magoebaskloof (Part II)

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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…

Jun 28, 202428/06/2024

The Ultimate Knysna Adventure

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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.…

May 8, 202408/05/2024

A Tale Of Two Towns

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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…

Mar 11, 202411/03/2024

Signal Hill via Lions Head Loop

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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…

Jan 10, 202410/01/2024

The Kromrivier Hiking Trail

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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…

Dec 21, 202321/12/2023

The Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail

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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…

Oct 14, 202313/12/2023

Hiking The Fanie Botha Trail

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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…

Aug 13, 202322/05/2026

The Amphitheatre Hiking Trail (Kalk Bay)

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Another Cape Town Gem Kalk Bay False Bay… here be Great Whites! Welcome to Kalk Bay, a coastal town that fuses nature’s allure with Cape Town’s unique charm. Here…

Jul 22, 202323/07/2023

The Leopard Trail

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Embark on a captivating 4-day hiking adventure along the Leopard Trail in Baviaanskloof, South Africa.