4-Day Hikes
Chokka Trail
Since the 1960’s when hiking was introduced to South Africa, there has been a fundamental change in its emphasis, from the original idea of lumping all your belongings and food along in your backpack until […]
Year: 2019
Videos
Video: Amatola Hiking Trail
Getaway’s Matthew Sterne does the mighty Amatola Hiking Trail.
Gear Reviews
Review: Zamberlan Rolle EVO GTX Boots
Key information Price (at time of writing): R4899 Weight: 785g per boot. 1570g per pair (size 11). Uppers: Perwanger® leather Women’s version: Yes Intro At first glance, one is immediately aware of the attention to […]
Gear Reviews
Review: Vaude Assymetric 52+8 Backpack
Specs Price: R3220 (at time of writing) Capacity: 52L + 8L Weight: 1.53kg Dimensions: 72 x 35 x 30 cm Access points: Top, front, sleeping bag compartment Material: Main fabric: 79% Polyamide, 21% Polyester; 400 […]
Day Hikes
Jonkershoek Panorama Circuit
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a hiker’s paradise, with many trail options, including the ever popular Tweede Waterval walk. However, the crown jewel is without a doubt the Panorama Circuit which truly lives up to its […]
News & Articles
Hi-Tec Garden Route Walking Festival 2019
South Africa’s favourite long-weekend is around the corner and it is the perfect time to lace up your trail shoes or hiking boots before the end of summer and join a festival that is all […]
Everyday Hiking Heroes
Everyday Hiking Hero: Remy Kloos
Meet Remy Kloos – She uses her high altitude adventures as a vehicle to raise funds for and inspire the next generation through her #JustClimb initiative and the Dlala Nje Foundation. HSA: Name, age, city/town […]
Videos
Video: Outeniqua in 60 Seconds
A whirlwind tour of the Outeniqua Trail. Video by Sean Brookes.
4-Day Hikes
Hiking and horsing the Baviaans Camino
Brainchild of two award-winning tourism gurus with a natural gift for hospitality and an unflappable home-grown horse-whisperer with intimate knowledge of the pristine hills and valleys of the breath-taking Baviaanskloof, this remarkable trail takes riders […]
Gear Reviews
Review: Fire Maple Fire-FORCE Stove
The Fire Maple Fire-FORCE stove (FMS-103) is a compact screw-on canister stove that is an affordable, yet well-made piece of gear. It’s not quite as light or efficient as big names like the MSR Pocket […]