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Start: Algeria forest station campsite Finish: Algeria forest station campsite Duration: 6 km, roughly 3 hours return (but allow for time at the waterfall) Fitness: easy but there is a moderate climb; perfect for children Our ...

Connecting the mission towns of Mamre, Goedverwacht, Wittewater, Papendorp, Ebenhaezer, Wupperthal, Troe-Troe Sending and Rietpoort, the mission station route is a wonderfully different perspective on the Western Cape's West ...

Walking along the Muizenberg catwalk is just about the best thing you could begin or end your day with. The catwalk hugs the coastline for 3km; starting from Muizenberg and winding all the way up to St James. Take an easy ...

This hike is relatively easy and suitable for children aged six and over. Grab your torch, camera, water and sunscreen and get ready for a fun adventure. Beginning on Boyes Drive at Baileys Kloof, you climb up a series of ...

The beach of Muizenberg is about more than the endless stretches of white sand, the azure waters that lap these shores, and the high African skies overhead. It is about the thrill of watersports, the wonder of the sharks and ...

The Murludi Hiking Trail consits of various walking trails in the northern part of the Tulbagh Valley. The wine valley is a stunning site, but especially from a height on the hiking trails. Enjoy crossing mountain streams, ...

Start: Farriers Way (a cul de sac off Hunters Way) Finish: Suikerbossie restaurant Duration: 8 km, roughly six hours Fitness: moderate to fit Our tip: best to do the hike in winter if you want to see the waterfalls, however ...

The Newlands Forest Contour Path is a manageable, 8km long walk through Newlands Forest. It offers quick access to a natural environment and has wonderful views - one could almost forget one is still in the city! The walk ...

Start: Constantia Nek parking area Finish: where you started Duration: 8 km, roughly 5 hours, but you can adapt the hike to suit your group Fitness: you need a good pair of boots and a fair fitness as there is quite a climb ...

Start: Eustegia Way, Hout Bay Finish: Eustegia Way, Hout Bay Duration: as long as you want it to be Fitness: moderate to easy Our tip: this is part of the Karbonkelberg Traverse, a seven-hour difficult trail that connects ...

Nestled in the lush, verdant landscapes of the Garden Route, the Outeniqua Hiking Trail is among South Africa's most cherished and oldest hikes, renowned for its diversity in flora, fauna, and natural beauty. This seven-day ...

Start: Pakhuis Pass Finish: Pakhuis Pass Duration: 3 nights, 4 days, 40 km Fitness: moderate to difficult; whilst there is no scrambling involved there are steep mountain hikes and uphill walking involved Our tip: a wonderful ...

Start: Kliphuis campsite Finish: Kliphuis campsite Duration: 13 km Fitness: moderate to difficult Our tip: This is one of the routes mapped on the new version of the Peter Slingsby Hike The Cederberg map (northern ...

Most people get to Peers Cave, above the dunes of Fish Hoek, in a fairly dignified manner, albeit a steep one. There is, after all, a fairly logical and easy to find path hewn for hikers that leaves a park­ing lot on Ou Kaapse ...

Meandering through Doolhof Estate is the picturesque Kromme River. The River Walk, which was created in 2007, allows visitors to enjoy the scenic views on offer at Doolhof. One can follow the meandering path for several ...