Lion's Head! Named as such by the Dutch in the 17th century because the mountain resembles a Lion or Sphinx with signal hill being the body. It's an iconic trail and very likely the most walked day hike/trail in South Af...
Great tips to reach Wally's CaveDome ClementiExcellentS,Hossein TabatabaieI did not find the wally cave but it was a beautiful hikeElodie Victor
A true icon overlooking Cape Town’s skyline, Woodstock Cave is a highly recommended and relatively easy hike accessible from Tafelberg Road. Carved out of Table Mountain Sandstone over the millennia, the 4-meter high, by...
This is an easy but rewarding hike very close to Cape Town. A short drive up the road and you start the trail next to De...Maxime Yates
Undoubtedly one of the Cape’s favorite trails, Krom river is always a good and relatively easy option for a day of hiking and swimming just an hour or so out of Cape Town. To reach the trail head or starting point from C...
This has always been one of my favorite hikes near Cape Town. The waterfalls are some of the best and the trail isn't lo...Maxime Yates
One of the many, many highlights of Table Mountain are the numerous routes and paths established over the centuries which hikers can pick and choose from. The almost endless permutations of potential routes to choose fro...
This hike had some very steep sections that were slippery from rain the night before. It would have been much easier if ...Maxime Yates
This scenic loop is an easy option and suitable for hikers of all ages and fitness levels, the surrounding forests, waterfalls, peaks and vistas are truly spectacular. The trail which starts and ends at the Mahai campsit...
I did almost the same trial. I chenge at the end. One of the most beautiful places that I saw.Alejandro AranThis trail is so beautiful! It's not at all tough and there are so many waterfalls and forest sections. There is a sligh...Maxime Yates
Recorded on Saturday 23.09.2023. Love it or hate it the Wolfberg Cracks and Arch have become one of the Cape’s more popular hiking attractions thanks to Instagram and other social media platforms. Each post seems to brin...
We started at Sandrift camp where you can stay the night before which makes an early start easy. You can walk up to the ...Maxime Yates
This circular trail through the Western side of the Hottentots Holland or Jonkershoek nature reserve has been a personal favorite since my student days in Stellenbosch. Driving into Jonkershoek and looking up at its impo...
A good day in the Jonkershoek mountains. Not an easy trail but can be done if one is relatively fit and conditioned for ...Maxime Yates
Starting at Noordhoek Beach and ending at the Silvermine West Reservoir, this traverse will require you to leave one vehicle at Silvermine and one at Noordhoek Beach so transport is available afterwards. Do not rely on U...
Very scenic but you will need transport arranged at Silvermine or you will need to find a way back to Noordhoek Beach. T...Maxime Yates
Recorded on Sunday 24.09.2023. The route the next day after overnighting at the Arch follows the same route back to the top of the cracks. The recording for the route from Sanddrif to the Arch via the narrow crack can be...
Staying over at the Arch and watching the sunrise over the faraway mountains was a great experience. It can get very chi...Maxime Yates
This one way variation of a Table Mountain climb starts at Kirstenbosch, after parking and entering the gardens (there may he an entrance fee depending on the route you take to the trailhead) it follows the signs up to s...
The trail was awesome (from. my point of view), the first ascent it's a little step, but it has lots of steps and infras...GalguiluLong trail but will need an Uber from the other sideThomas MissaultSkeleton Gorge through the forest is still my favourite route up Table Mountain 😊 This route down hurts the knees and f...Maxime Yates
Recording done on 09 Aug 2023. This trail is an easy loop in the Cape Hangklip or Betties Bay areas and can be competed by most hikers with a reasonable fitness level. The trail features Fynbos, Beach Walking and some st...
This has been a favourite route of mine for years it is easy with very little uphill. The path follows the ocean for a l...Maxime Yates
This trail at Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State is a good option if you are pressed for time and want to see a few of the park’s main natural attractions which are near to the Glen Reenen Camp and the...
Es corta pero pongo moderada por subidas es cortas pero pronunciadasVICTORIA AMIGOEasy enough but the air is thinner than down at the coast!! Interesting scenery and the colour of the sun on the rocks i...Maxime Yates
The Doringrivier Circular Trail in the Doringrivier Wilderness Area of the Outeniqua Nature Reserve has been on my personal to do list for quite some time and after finally attempting this trail I can conclude that it do...
Entrance to this trail is unclear. We had to climb through an unmarked gate. It had rained recently so we had to walk th...Maxime Yates
Important Information!!! Battle cave is securely fenced off with a locked gate. All previous gaps in the fence have been securely fixed. Entering the fenced off area illegally is a criminal offence. The rangers always fi...
This was a very long day on the feet. The cave paintings were very interesting and the blue pools at the baths were beau...Maxime Yates
This moderately challenging loop begins and ends at the parking lot near the Cathedral Peak Hotel Gate. It visits the interesting Mushroom rock which is an eroded sandstone feature which almost perfectly resembles a mush...
This trail had some steep sections but on the whole it is not too waterfalls are some of the most beautiful anywhere. De...Maxime Yates
Silvermine East boasts a vast network of trails and paths leading to peaks, pools, caves, forests and more. This route was selected as a first day’s training route for its minimal altitude gain with a relatively long non...
This was a very enjoyable walk around Silvermine Nature Reserve. The waterfall was flowing rapidly and the reserve was b...Maxime Yates
Please note that to hike this trail you will likely need to organize permission from various landowners as access is gated and locked. I’m unaware of the particulars as I joined another hiking group, but the exact detail...
Gantouw pass was a very interesting hike. It was a long gradual uphill which wasn't too steep. There are a few unmarked ...Maxime Yates
Please note this recording features the official Day 6 route and the Amatola plus (+) section. The official route of Day 6 of the Amatola Trail begins at Zingcuka Hut and ends at the signboards on the Eastern banks the T...
Very long and much harder than the other route. The views from the mountain are really amazing but it's a long climb. Af...Maxime Yates
With completion of the trail now potentially within grasp, one's spirits will likely be high setting off on Day 5 of the Amatola trail. Four full days of hiking under the belt and two to go! As you have probably learnt f...
So many waterfall pools to choose from! Absolutely spoiled for choice this may have been my favorite day of the Amathole...Maxime Yates
With the milestone of having completed half of the days, and about half of the required distance, departing on Day 4 will either be a boost of confidence, or it will have some hikers nervous for what lies ahead.
As we ...
This was the most beautiful day and it was also not as long as some of the others. The music rocks really do make a soun...Maxime Yates
Another long yet spectacular day with quite a sting in the tail! We departed in twilight at around 05:40 to get a head start on what we all expected to be the longest, hottest and hardest day of the Amatola trail, for so...
This was a tough day on the Amatola trail but it was very beautiful. It started out with a long climb but the views at t...Maxime Yates
Day 2 of the Amatola Trail is a long undulating day over some sections with awkward terrain, it should not be underestimated as the regular switching from ascent to descent can be hard on the knees and body. Day 2 is als...
Day 2 was a long day but we took it at a relaxed pace enjoying the forest and mountain views. The rocky sections along t...Maxime Yates
Before I get into the specifics of Day 1 ill leave a summary pertaining to the full Amatola trail. I’ll try to be as comprehensive as possible in covering the NB details. As with all my write ups they’re part guide, part...
I really enjoyed the Amatola trail but it is tough, need to train. Forests and waterfalls are my favourite on hikes and ...Maxime Yates
Ever growing in popularity, the George Peak VKM, or “vertical kilometer” route has been gaining traction ever since it was established after the 2018 fires, but has likely been in use far longer. This growing popularity ...
A long and steep uphill with some rocky parts that we had to climb. A lot of deep mud but it's so worth it and the views...Maxime Yates
This iconic trail a mere 2 hours out of Cape Town has been on the to do list for quite some time. The trail can be completed as part of a weekend stay at the Waterval Campsite just outside of Porterville. The campsite an...
The waterfalls and the green forest is amazing! This hike isn't all that easy and there are some places where you will h...Maxime Yates
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