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All South African national parks now on Google ...
A team of South Africans partnered with Google Street View to map 170 new trails across the country’s national parks and reserves. Over 12 months, more than 200 volunteers hiked...
All South African national parks now on Google ...
A team of South Africans partnered with Google Street View to map 170 new trails across the country’s national parks and reserves. Over 12 months, more than 200 volunteers hiked...
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Part 2
Battling hail, white-out navigation, brutal fatigue and iconic summits, the team pushes deeper into Lesotho and across the Drakensberg escarpment before finally dropping into Bushman’s Neck. A story of hardship,...
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Part 2
Battling hail, white-out navigation, brutal fatigue and iconic summits, the team pushes deeper into Lesotho and across the Drakensberg escarpment before finally dropping into Bushman’s Neck. A story of hardship,...
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Part 1
Four hikers take on a full Drakensberg Grand Traverse via Fangs Pass. From flooded Mnweni to Cleft Peak, Champagne Castle and Mafadi, this is a raw account of weather, fatigue,...
The Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Part 1
Four hikers take on a full Drakensberg Grand Traverse via Fangs Pass. From flooded Mnweni to Cleft Peak, Champagne Castle and Mafadi, this is a raw account of weather, fatigue,...
Lightning Safety
South Africa has one of the highest lightning fatality rates in the world. Learn how lightning works, where it strikes, and the safest actions to take when hiking or camping...
Lightning Safety
South Africa has one of the highest lightning fatality rates in the world. Learn how lightning works, where it strikes, and the safest actions to take when hiking or camping...
What to look for when buying a hiking tent
A comprehensive guide to choosing the best hiking tent for South African adventures — from dome vs tunnel designs to 3- or 4-season ratings, materials, poles and real-world durability.
What to look for when buying a hiking tent
A comprehensive guide to choosing the best hiking tent for South African adventures — from dome vs tunnel designs to 3- or 4-season ratings, materials, poles and real-world durability.
Giant's Cup Trail in a day
The Giants Cup Trail in the southern Drakensberg is a five-day classic – but tackling it in a single day is a true test of endurance. Jonathan Newman and Mike...
Giant's Cup Trail in a day
The Giants Cup Trail in the southern Drakensberg is a five-day classic – but tackling it in a single day is a true test of endurance. Jonathan Newman and Mike...