Perdekop Trail
The Perdekop Trail is another true Knysna Forest hike, complete with a waterfall into a giant fern lined pool and
Read moreThe Perdekop Trail is another true Knysna Forest hike, complete with a waterfall into a giant fern lined pool and
Read moreThis is a magical forest hike in the Millwood section of the Knysna Forest, north-west of Knysna itself. Getting there: take the
Read moreThis is another example of what makes hiking on the Garden Route so spectacular: the Sparrebosch Fisherman’s Walk combines lush forest and rugged
Read moreThe Giant Kingfisher Trail takes you up the Touw River valley to a set of pools and waterfalls that are
Read moreThis short steep walk ends at a beautiful waterfall near the top of the deep kloof behind Algeria. An added bonus is that the trail passes through a (man-made) forest of Cedar Trees.
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 moreThe Waterfall Trail is an undemanding hike which follows the first 2,65 km of the Otter Trail. The only time I had actually seen the waterfall was during the Otter African Trail Run 2011 — in the 2010 race I was so focussed on my footing that I missed seeing it completely! It was great to take a slow walk along this beautiful, wild stretch of coast.
Read moreAn easy enough walk to a beautiful waterfall makes the drive out past Wellington to Bain’s Kloof worthwhile.
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