The Rugpad Circuit is in the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park and takes in the coastal section of the Salt River Mouth Trail in Nature’s Valley before heading deeper inland…

The Perdekop Trail is another true Knysna Forest hike, complete with a waterfall into a giant fern lined pool and plenty of tall Yellowwoods. Getting there: on the N2 between…

This very short beach walk takes you to Cathedral Rock, an impressive rock arch standing with its feet in the waves. A short detour to the Matjes River Rock Shelter,…

My first hike in this area was Driehoek to Crystal Pools and Sneeukop which was based on Mike Lundie’s description in “Weekend Trails in the Western Cape“. This time we did…

10 of us tackled this 2-day hike in February. The area is a Wilderness Area like the Central Cederberg, so you can hike anywhere within the area. We followed the…

This two-day hike in the Central Cederberg took us from Driehoek Farm to our over-night spot at Crystal Pools, and then back via Sneeukop. It was an amazing experience during…

This is a fairly easy hike from Kromrivier campsite up-river to Disa Pool. It's easy-going and you are rewarded with a swim in a beautiful rock pool.

This is a tough hike in Montagu that takes you up Bloupunt, which is the highest peak in the area. You will be rewarded with unbeatable views, and a swim…

This pretty pool is likely to be less crowded than the Main Pool at Beaverlac, but is nonetheless popular, and "secret" in name only. It is in full sun in…

An easy enough walk to a beautiful waterfall makes the drive out past Wellington to Bain's Kloof worthwhile.