Trails
The Cederberg | An Introduction
The Cederberg is a vast wilderness and one of the few untouched places in the world. It is a hiker’s paradise where one can wander at will on a network of trails that connect rocky […]
Year: 2018
Gear Reviews
Review: First Ascent Peak Tent
The First Ascent Peak is an extremely stable tent that can handle very strong winds. I had it pitched in near gale force winds where the rain was hitting the fly sheet so hard, it […]
News & Articles
100km Magalies Biosphere Women’s Walk
The 100km Magalies Biosphere Woman’s Walk was the brainchild of Alna Van Der Walt (RATA NPC Director) who has experience with the Spanish Camino de Santiago and Lighthouse to Lighthouse 100km walk between Hermanus and […]
News & Articles
Double Crossing the Dragon
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse is a well-established route in which the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg Escarpment is traversed, usually between Sentinel Car Park and the Bushman’s Nek Border Post. This route is usually done in 10 to […]
Gear Reviews
Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow
“Why do a gear review on a pillow?”, you may ask. Because I regularly hear people saying, quite pleased with themselves, that they save themselves the added weight and size of a pillow by just […]
Videos
Video: Mafadi 3452
A couple of friends hike up to the highest point in South Africa, Mafadi.
Drakensberg Passes
Drakensberg Passes | Organ Pipes Pass
Pass name: Organ Pipes Pass (Thuthumi Ridge Approach) Region: Didima Region, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 15km Difficulty: Extreme (3)* Scenery: Exceptional! Route type: Very clear trail, starts on a […]
Resources
There & Back Safely
In 2014, Cape Nature released There & Back Safely – a hiker safety booklet about hiking protocol, etiquette, technique, personal safety, responsibilities and emergency procedures. It is as applicable now as it was then. All […]
News & Articles
Mountain rescues in the Drakensberg
Technical and high-altitude rescues are carried out under a joint protocol between the Mountain Club, KZN Wildlife, and the provincial Health Department. The Mountain Club forms the backbone of all technical rescues. Most rescues are […]
5-Day Hikes
The Oystercatcher Trail
The Oystercatcher Trail, named after the vulnerable African Black Oystercatcher that is prevalent along the route, is a five-day guided hike along the southern east coast of South Africa, starting in Mossel Bay and ending […]