Distance: 12km Vertical altitude gain: 500m/1640ft Price for one liter of water in: Kathmandu: Rs50 (Nepalese rupees) +-ZAR7 Namche Bazaar: Rs150 Dingboche: Rs200 Lobuche: Rs300 Duration: 1 day Dingboche – Day 6 It’s freezing cold. […]
Anna-Belle Durrant’s video of the Castle Gorge hike, outside of Johannesburg, really captures the essence of a day hike: Peace, quiet, fresh air and quality time with friends. To see more of Anna-Belle’s creations, check […]
I often speak about hiking in the Garden Route, mostly because it is one of the most picturesque places to hike in. Day rambles, or even a couple of hours are quite doable in the […]
I love hiking and being outdoors, and I found that nature gives far more than what it takes – the sense of freedom, the beauty, the simplicity of life, the physical challenges and the sense […]
Beauty: 3.5/5 Difficulty (fitness): 8/10 (Graded 9 on Day 1 and 6 on Day 2) Technical rating of trail: Standard trail walking, but strenuous. The Uitsoek Hiking Trail is situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, close to […]
The first thing you notice about the Cloud Up 2 tent is how small and light it is when packed, weighing in at only 1,5kg (or 750g per person). It fits squarely in the ultralight […]
Beauty: 4/5 Difficulty: 6/10 (Many ascents and descents) Technical Rating: The trail runs near edges over heights. There are many unprotected bridges and ladders. One is required to use chains to hold on in some […]
After the tragic mountain-related incidents that have happened over the course of the last week, Hiking South Africa has one small story of hope that reminds all mountain lovers of the importance of community and […]
Distance: 14.9km Vertical altitude gain: 970m/3200ft Price of a 1 liter water in: Kathmandu: Rs50 (Nepalese rupees) Namche Bazaar: Rs150 Dingboche: Rs200 Duration: 2 days Namche Bazaar We’re up early for a sunrise shoot at […]
Beauty: 4.5/5 – The trail traverses through varied terrain, from some of the most pristine fynbos mountain areas, to striking orange cliffs that offer unparalleled views across the Indian ocean, to long stretches along blinding-white […]
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