By 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
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
Gunning for it: The Gun Run Half Marathon
My alarm went off at the ungodly hour of 4:30, race day was upon me. After a mere 4 hours of sleep, I dragged myself out of bed in the cold and dark to suit up, fuel up and make the forty-five-minute journey to Greenpoint, Cape Town. With every adventure
Langebaan: Souldiers Rest
It has been a quiet week on Wild Things Outdoor. Training for The Gun Run 21km left little time for outdoor adventure. I also have a new venture launching so stay posted to everything wild and outdoors. Off the beaten track, however, I did manage to make the most of
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
