By Chapman’s Peak is situated south west of Cape Town, overlooking the Fishing Town of Hout Bay and has arguably one of the most beautiful Cliffside drives in the world. The drive links Hout Bay and Noordhoek Farming Village, the gateway to the “deep south” of the Cape Peninsula. From Houtbay,
Table Mountain: Hiking Tranquility Cracks
The face of Table Mountain is so well publicised, that it is the first to catch the attention of most guests and adventurers to Cape Town. However, there are other hidden faces on this mountain that are worth exploring. One of these is the Tranquility Cracks. Sizeable caverns within the
Woodstock Cave Hike
Woodstock Cave Hike is a memorable trail that starts from Rhodes Memorial on the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Devils Peak. A relatively easy hike, however, in winter, be prepared for slippery clay trails up and down the mountain. This clay is the sedimentary layer of soil that makes up
India Venster Hike: A Window into the Beautiful Blue
The hustle and bustle of the lower cable car station hide a pathway to the summit of Table Mountain that is my favorite view of Cape Town. If you are thinking of a more scenic hike than Platteklip Gorge, then this is the best option. The steep ascent and rocky
Where’s Wally’s Cave: The hidden secret of Lions Head
Lions Head is a great way to start your hiking experience in Cape Town. Easily accessible and a shorter ascent than Table Mountain, makes a summer’s evening hike a breeze. When I was working the 9-5, I would often take a quick stroll up Lions to watch the sun set.
10 Hiking Best Practices
You will never know everything when it comes to the wilderness. In all my years of wandering the wild, I have learned lessons from both Man and Mother Nature. I am still learning and that is the passion that keeps me writing. These are 10 hiking best practices when tackling
Devils Peak Hike: Better the Devil you know
Devil’s Peak forms part of the mountainous backdrop of Cape Town. At just over 1000m above sea level it is the longest summit on the Cape Peninsula. Give yourself a comfortable 5-6 hours on this giant as you spiral your way around her curves admiring the panoramic beauty of Cape
Don’t get smoked! – Surviving A Wild Fire
Don’t Get Smoked: Surviving a Wild Fire. The Cape is one of six places on earth where the terrain, fuel and climate that foster devastating wildfires. As most outdoor adventure happens on the mountains in fynbos it is important to be aware of fires this time of year. Fire season
Suicide Gorge Hike
There is not much fun that is too far from Cape Town. Suicide Gorge Hike take your an hour’s drive up and off the N2 highway, over delicious apple country and into the Hottentots Holland Mountains. However, this is no apple picking adventure. I have long awaited this death-defying adventure,
Lions Head Hike: Sunset/Moonlight Mountain
Of all hikes in Cape Town, Lions Head hike is definitely the most popular. Seated between Table Mountain and Signal Hill this sphinx-like peak provides 360-degree views of the city, Table Bay, and the Atlantic seaboard. For a period of time, I lived below this giant and regarded it as my
