Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for more than just summits. You sign up for windless miracles in the middle of winter, green shoots pushing through scorched earth, friends arriving […]
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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1. The Pipe Track 2. Three Firs 3. Woody Ravine Table Mountain offers a labyrinth of hiking trails, each with its own character, challenges, and rewards. Some trails are well-worn, bustling with hikers, while others feel like secret passages into the mountain’s quiet heart. One such hidden gem is the Three Firs route,
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The Phoenix 10km: Running in the Footsteps of History Wednesday 4 December 2024, I joined a small but vibrant group of runners for the Phoenix 10km, aptly themed the Emancipation of Enslaved People. Hosted by the Phoenix Athletics Club, this race was more than just a test of endurance. It was a journey
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Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek Perdekop: The Crown Jewel in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve Just outside the charming town of Franschhoek, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve offers a plethora of hiking trails, but none as iconic as the Perdekop Trail. As you lace up your hiking boots (or trail runners) and prepare
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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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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Jonkershoek Nature Reserve They say, things happen for a reason. And sometimes when things don’t turn out quite the way you planned – which drives control freaks like me insane – very often they turn out pretty well, regardless. It’s not just being Pollyanna-ish or always looking on the bright
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The Hidden Gem… literally Tranquillity Cracks is an extraordinary hiking experience on the Twelve Apostles. Tranquility Cracks should be at the top of any list of ‘must do’ hikes on Table Mountain. Explore the secrets of this hidden gem, where massive sandstone boulders form enchanting cracks, caves, and passages adorned with yellowwood trees
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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 the Amphitheatre Hiking Trail beckons, promising an unforgettable experience. A journey of breathtaking views, distinct flora, and fauna, promising a revitalising experience, especially after the
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How to safely negotiating the trails in the Table Mountain National Park and beyond.
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