The Kalk Bay mountains have so many beautiful trails and mountain paths to offer. The fynbos is prolific and the views over False Bay are always breathtaking. The route to Kalk bay Peak is mostly flat and easily accessible but the views are lovely! My favourite part is the pink ericas lining the sandy path. […]
Silvermine Waterfall Hike
Silvermine Waterfall Hike The winter rains have already begun here in Cape Town and it seems like we’re in for a continued wet winter! While the rain can put a dampener on things it brings with it the opportunity to go chasing waterfalls. There are only a few waterfalls (another great one is the Cecilia […]
Bainskloof Waterfall Hike
Updated April 2026 Everything you need to know about the gorgeous Bainskloof Waterfall Hike. This hiking trail takes you past three waterfalls in the Bainskloof mountains. The start of this trail is the Tweede Tol campsite in Bainskloof. This hike can thus be done as a part of a camping weekend at Tweede Tol – […]
Eagle’s Nest Sunrise Hike, Constantia Nek
This hike is really short and sweet with a gentle 20-25 minute walk up to Eagle’s Nest. You’ll be treated to views of Hout Bay, Little Lion’s Head, Orangekloof and the whole of False Bay and the Cape Flats. I’ve done this hike twice now, once in winter with a bearable 6:15am start and once […]
St James Peak Hike via Bailey’s Kloof
Hiking in the Kalk Bay mountains is always a treat and this little loop is just perfect for a weekend adventure in the mountains! You’ll be treated to gorgeous views over Muizenberg as you hike up Bailey’s Kloof. As you walk through the Mimetes Valley the path will be lined with the mimetes fimbriifolius, a […]
Red Disa Hike
The red disa or Disa uniflora is brilliantly red orchid found only on certain parts of Table Mountain and for only a short period of time each year. Since these beauties are so rare, finding them has become a novelty I’ve come to look forward to. For the past two years I have ventured into […]
Suther Peak Hike
Suther Peak only popped onto my hiking radar this year and I cannot believe I’ve been sleeping on this incredible trail for so long. The trail is a 2 minute drive from the house I’ve been living in for the past 19 years and I look up at this mountain every single day. Safe to […]
Tranquility Cracks Hike
The Tranquility Cracks is one of Cape Town’s most elusive hiking spots. It’s one of those trails that many have heard about, many have tried to find and many have missed the turnoff for. But I have gone before you and here is the detailed hiking route to help you find the Tranquility Cracks. The […]
Cecilia Waterfall Hike
Cecilia Forest is host to a number of beautiful paths weaving in between the leafy trees and trickling streams. While there are plenty of flat and wide contour paths for a leisurely afternoon stroll, the hike to Cecilia Waterfall is slightly more strenuous option if you’re wanting more than just a meander. The reward of […]
Kloof Corner Hike
Next up in the series on hikes around Cape Town is the short and sweet Kloof Corner. This hike has beautiful views of Lion’s Head all the way up and the path is lined with beautiful fynbos. The hike to the top is only about 20 minutes but can be extended by following along the […]
Devil’s Peak Hike
Devil’s Peak is this week’s feature hike in my current series on adventurous hikes in and around Cape Town. Devil’s Peak is an iconic part of the City skyline and so definitely needs to be on your Cape Town hiking bucket list. It’s a truly beautiful part of Table Mountain National Park and its slopes […]
Judas Peak Hike
Judas Peak Hike is one of Cape Town’s hidden gems with gorgeous views over Hout Bay, Llandudno and all along the Atlantic Seaboard. It is the very last of the 12 Apostle Peaks and one of Cape Town’s best kept secrets. The route begins at the top of Suikerbossie going up Hout Bay Corner, up […]