Gydo Pass
The Gydo Pass leads north from Ceres to the Cederberg and is on the R303 between Prince Alfred Hamlet in
Read moreAlthough the Boland does not have defined boundaries, its core lies around the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Worcester. It may be understood to extend as far as Malmesbury, Tulbagh, Swellendam and Somerset West.
I first kloofed down Suicide Gorge in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve many years ago. It’s a great adventure if you are not too afraid of heights!
Read moreThis is an easy walk to a beautiful swimming spot at the bottom of a kloof on the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve.
Read moreThis trail is commonly referred to as the Greyton — McGregor Trail. I have run it as it is the route of the Bushman’s Blitz Trail Run (starting and finishing on the Greyton side) and since hiked it in the standard 2-day format (starting and finishing on the McGregor side).
Read moreWe hiked from the Ski Hut up to Matroosberg Peak in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve. At 2249m, this is officially the highest peak I have summited to-date!
Read moreAn easy enough walk to a beautiful waterfall makes the drive out past Wellington to Bain’s Kloof worthwhile.
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