By Happy Friday fellow adventurers! In the outdoor news, it seems the curse of the Schapenberg Valley has finally lifted. Back in 2015, I titled one particular adventure a “Cursed Valley of Splendor”. A place so beautiful but riddled with not only riders bad luck but the short-sighted attitude of a local
Koegerg Nature Reserve: Nature vs Nuclear
Happy WorldTourismDay fellow adventurers! Why not celebrate, by getting out there and exploring some of our beautiful outdoors. In a recent statement by the Western Cape Government, today is aimed at “fostering understanding and awareness that Tourism is a big economic sector, where developing countries in particular stand to benefit. The
Snakes in Cape Town
With summer on our doorstep and every outdoor adventure we take, there is a chance of encountering Snakes in Cape Town. In this post, I use my farming and guiding knowledge with the help of some experts from the Cape Reptile Club and Cape Snake Conservation to put our nerves at
Mountain Biking Cape Winelands: The Cursed Valley of Splendor
This Mountain Biking adventure starts a short distance from Somerset West in the Schapenberg valley. Take a drive up Sir Lowry’s Pass Road to the cozy Ongegund guest house and conference center. Ongegund is the gateway to a network of Mountain Bike Trails that traverse over a number of vineyards
Helderberg Farm: A Family Friendly Adventure
Helderberg Farm: A Family Friendly Adventure. Nestled on the western slope of Helderberg Mountain, a short distance off the R44, Helderberg Farm provides breathtaking views of False Bay to Stellenbosch Winelands and plenty of outdoor adventure. Established in 1695, Helderberg Farm is a nostalgic journey for the person with a
