Not even stormy weather can stop FIONA McINTOSH from having a blast on the five-day Pondo trail hike along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.
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The botanical wealth of Simonsberg mountain is revealed in all its glory on this five-hour roundtrip hike between Stellenbosch and Franschoek.
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For two months a year, hikers can enjoy the flowers, birds and exquisite scenery on the Steenbok Day Trail in…
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South Africa’s first slackpacking trail has just turned 20. Fiona McIntosh celebrates by re-walking the Wild Coast Meander. I first…
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The Wild Coast is truly that – wild and empty. Fishermen, cattle herders and curious local kids are generally the…
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The spectacular spring flower show is just one of the attractions of hiking at Gifberg, a remote mountain wilderness in…
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Towering peaks, tumbling rivers and well-preserved rock art sites are just a few of the attractions in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. FIONA MCINTOSH picks her best five hikes in the Berg
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Climbing Thabana Ntlenyana, southern Africa’s highest peak, is certainly not a walk in the park.
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Hiking is a fun and healthy activity that many people enjoy as South Africa’s hiking trails cover some of the most beautiful natural spots in our country.
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The complete list of the best hikes across South Africa.
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The Eastern Cape’s Chokka Trail has been judged the ‘best beach experience’ in the 2017 Lilizela tourism awards, which recognise and reward local businesses.
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The 7 walks that you simply shouldn’t miss at the Garden Route Walking Festival.
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Never hiked before? We’ve got a helpful boot guide to make sure you invest in the right pair of shoes.…
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Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Push the romance up a few notches by trying these date-night ideas.
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How often do you admire a tree – whether it is its flowers, unusual leaves or spectacular size and shape…
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While walking has long been known for its health benefits – lowered blood-pressure, improved cognition, eased back-pain and more – it’s also a great way to explore while travelling.
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All Mountain Biking Cycling trails are open except the Red Route. This is mainly due to erosion and loose rocks along the trail. The trail team is still working on the route.
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A stroll through the Paarl Arboretum, just minutes from the city’s busy centre, is a soul restorer – one big oxygen-filled sigh of relief.