The Fynbos Trail: To Run Or To Hike..?
I ran the Fynbos Trail (17 km + 11 km) and discovered a new way to love an old friend. Join us next year — hike, run, or both — and help protect the fynbos.
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Travel and Tourism
Bobbejaansrivier Trail – Bainskloof’s Hidden Paradise
The Bainskloof Pass has a certain drama to it. It’s the kind of road that feels like it was built for people who appreciate risk — narrow, carved into the rock, twisting like it’s been drinking. It clings to the mountainside as if afraid of heights, and yet it offers some of the most staggering
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Voet of Afrika Half Marathon: Running at the Foot of Africa
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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Climbing Mount Toubkal: Our Moroccan Honeymoon Adventure
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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Road Trip from Cape Town to Namibia:
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: Six Days of Grit, Laughter & Namibia’s Wilderness
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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Running Under the Stars: The Milky Way Marathon 2025
Swapping Stormy Cape Town for the Freezing Karoo We left Cape Town early on Saturday, 28 June 2025, in pouring rain—one of those relentless winter downpours that feels like it’s soaking through your bones. Our destination? The quiet semi-desert town of Touwsrivier for the Milkyway Marathon—a boutique trail race hosted in the heart of
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Take Back Our Mountain: The Fight to Reclaim Table Mountain’s Trails
Over 200 runners showed up to reclaim the trail from Long Beach to Scarborough, a clear message: safety in numbers.
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The Cape Crusade 2025
An unforgettable weekend of running, adventure, and camaraderie with friends and fellow Crusaders.
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Gifberg Hiking Trails
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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