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 […]
Panorama Hike, Jonkershoek
The Panorama route in Jonkershoek is over 17km with the most gorgeous views of the Jonkershoek mountains. It is steep and fairly challenging but such a gorgeous hike to add to your bucket list. Panorama Hike, Jonkershoek Details: Location: Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, just outside of Stellenbosch. It is about an hour drive from Cape […]
Kogel Bay Camping, South Africa
Kogel Bay is a beach campsite near Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape. Located just off the beautiful coastal road of Clarens Drive, this magical spot boasts the most incredible views of the Kogelberg mountains and Indian Ocean coastline. You’ll find grassy campsites with either beachfront views or nestled in among the trees for shade and shelter […]
Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park
Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth is a gorgeous area located in the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Park. Explore hiking trails, camp on the banks of the Storms River Mouth, adventure along the river on a kayaking tour or join a zipling tour through the Tsitsikamma Forest. Where? Tsitsikamma National Park […]
Kruger National Park: how to plan a day trip
The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to a vast variety of wild animals including the Big Five; rhino, lion, elephant, leopard, and buffalo, many different antelope, giraffe, cheetah and birds. No trip to South Africa would be complete without a safari experience and the Kruger National […]
Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga
The Blyde River Canyon is the heart and treasure of Mpumalanga, South Africa. A vast canyon painted with a silvery blue snaking river and surrounded by grand and towering mountains. The area is about a 30 minute drive from Graskop and has a few beautiful spots to visit. The close proximity and collection of places […]
Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
After our week exploring Joburg it was time to hit the road for Graskop. Graskop is a little town in Mpumalanga that acts as the gateway to the Panorama Route. This little slice of paradise is home to rolling green hills, pine forests, countless waterfalls, sprawling valleys and planes, canyons and freshwater swimming spots. Our […]
Joburg: A Capetonian’s guide
Cape Town vs Joburg. This seems to be the age old feud in South Africa- the battle of the cities. I’ve called Cape Town my home for the past 18 years (having lived in Gaborone, Botswana for the first 4 years of my life) and have always sat firmly on the ‘Cape Town is the […]
Winter in Cape Town
A comprehensive guide to finding fun adventures and outings in Cape Town this winter. I am a sunshine seeker, lover of spending time outdoors and adventuring in nature. The options of things that I enjoy doing are quite limited by the cold, wind and rain we experience during the winter months in Cape Town. Usually […]
Cape Town to Coffee Bay Roadtrip
This summer holiday Luke and I decided to take a road trip up the East Coast of South Africa and do a Cape Town to Coffee Bay Road Trip. I have such a passion for travel and my bucket list of foreign countries I want to visit seems to get longer each day. While I’ve […]
Camping in Tietiesbaai
Tiestiesbaai is a beach camp site up the West Coast. It’s located in Cape Columbine Nature Reserve just outside of Paternoster. It’s a really beautiful and special spot with stunning ocean views, the most amazing sunsets and really affordable camping options. Make a booking During the off-season there are no bookings taken and it is […]
Top 10 hikes in Cape Town
Discovering the mountains surrounding Cape Town has become one of my greatest delights in recent years. Here’s my guide to the top 10 hikes in Cape Town! For all my full hiking guides with trail descriptions, route guides, difficulty ratings and distance see my Cape Town Hiking Guides. Planning a trip to Cape Town and […]