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Favourite Wilderness Quotes

January 23, 2018 Willem Boshoff 2

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 […]

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 […]

The Himalayas | Part 2

January 5, 2018 Eksteen Jacobsz 0

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 […]

International Mountain Day

December 11, 2017 Hiking South Africa 0

The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and […]

The Himalayas | Getting There

December 8, 2017 Eksteen Jacobsz 3

I had a dream A year ago, I at last had the opportunity to make my dream of traveling to the Himalayas a reality. Ever since my first hike in the Drakensberg I’ve had a […]

Interview: ReWild TV

December 4, 2017 Hiking South Africa 0

On 2 November 2017, Google Street View launched Google Trek – a collection of 360-degree imagery of 170 new trails in some of South Africa’s most pristine wild areas, captured by more than 200 South […]

All South African national parks now on Google Street View

November 20, 2017 Hiking South Africa 0

A team of nature-loving South Africans in partnership with Google Street View have released a large collection of 360-degree imagery of the country’s wildest areas. The announcement of 170 new trails in South Africa’s national […]

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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse – Part 2

November 17, 2017 Willem Boshoff 5

Click here to read Part 1 The 6th day of our adventure was a Rubicon of sorts, as we came to the realisation of what we had truly let ourselves in for. We were sunburnt. […]

The Drakensberg Grand Traverse – Part 1

November 13, 2017 Willem Boshoff 4

The Grand Traverse of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg is the ultimate South African hike, and one of the best treks in the world in my opinion. It is a formidable experience for the intrepid hiker: your fitness […]

Lightning safety

October 31, 2017 Willem Boshoff 5

Living in the Western Cape has its perks, but I really do miss the thunderstorms of my home turf in the Waterberg (along with thorn trees and proper fire wood) – the smell, the sound […]