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Latest Hikes

Discover the latest additions to our curated list of popular hiking trails. From the majestic peaks of the Drakensberg to the arid beauty of the Namib Desert, explore a diverse range of hikes that cater to all interests. Each entry provides a concise overview, including key highlights and practical tips to help you plan your next outdoor adventure.

Diamond Discovery Trail

Diamond Discovery Trail

Total Hike Distance: 50 Km

The Diamond Discovery Trail meanders along approximately 50km, from east to west along what is known as the Diamond Coast between private farming settlements of Kleinzee in Namaqualand in the Norther…

Namaqua Flower Hunt Hiking Trail

Namaqua Flower Hunt Hiking Trail

Total Hike Distance: 58 Km

Jakkalswater Gasteplaas is a nature-focused retreat located about 13 kilometers outside of Springbok on the Nababeep road, approximately 6 kilometers from the N7 highway off-ramp. Nestled in the…

Namaqua Silver Sands Trail

Namaqua Silver Sands Trail

Total Hike Distance: 48 Km

Embark on an unforgettable 5-night, 6-day slack-packing adventure along the stunning West Coast of South Africa, nestled within the Namaqua National Park. This diverse and captivating trail offers a…

Schaap River Canyon Hike

Schaap River Canyon Hike

Total Hike Distance: 65 Km

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Schaap River Canyon Embark on a transformative five-day, fully-catered, slack-packing adventure through the unspoiled Namaqualand. While renowned for its vibrant flow…

Kalahari Red Dune Hiking

Kalahari Red Dune Hiking

Total Hike Distance: 52 Km

Embark on a Kalahari Adventure Experience the magic of the Kalahari Red Dune Route, where stunning landscapes unfold at every turn. From shimmering salt pans to the enigmatic Lost City, a world of w…

Richtersveld Hiking Tour

Richtersveld Hiking Tour

Total Hike Distance: 58 Km

A 6-Day Adventure in South Africa's Extreme Desert Embark on a thrilling 6-day hiking adventure through the rugged and remote Richtersveld, South Africa's northernmost desert. This unique landscape…

Wodehouse from Generaalskop

Rhebok / Ribbok Hiking Trail

Total Hike Distance: 28 Km

The Ribbok Trail is the flagship trail in Golden Gate. The route, which covers a horizontal distance of 28 km and a vertical height of 600 m (nearly 1 km if you leave the path and head up Ribbokskop;…

Cathedral Cave

Cathedral Cave Hike

Total Hike Distance: 6 Km

The Cathedral Cave Trail is a hidden gem within Golden Gate Highlands National Park. This trail takes hikers through beautiful grassland and rocky terrain to reach the stunning Cathedral Cave, a mass…

Wodehouse Peak Hike

Wodehouse Peak Hike

Total Hike Distance: 11 Km

Wodehouse Peak was named after Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, the Governer of the Cape Coloney in the 19th century. Wodehouse’s negotiations ended the conflict and the Boers and the Basotho the be…

Mushroom Rock Hike

Mushroom Rock Hike

Total Hike Distance: 2 Km

The trail to Mushroom Rock is the least spectacular in Golden Gate. It should only take 50 minutes to complete the short, easy 1.5 km back-and-forth route. After setting out from the Glen Reenen Rest…

Echo Ravine Hike

Echo Ravine Hike

Total Hike Distance: 2 Km

Echo Ravine is one of the most picturesque short routes in Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Starting at the Glen Reenen Rest Camp the gentle, marked route moves upward into a spectacular ravine…

Boskloof Hike

Boskloof Hike

Total Hike Distance: 2 Km

The route to Boskloof (Afrikaans for Bush Gorge) is a short, easy back-and-forth trail starting from the Glen Reenen Rest Camp. The entire route is only 2 km and it should take 30 minutes to get ther…