Diagonal Cave Hike is a lovely medium length hike in Table Mountain National Park. If you’re looking for a weekend morning hike that takes you into the beautiful fynbos without being too strenuous then this is the perfect pick for you! This hike takes you along the Pipe Track above Camps Bay and then leads […]
Kalk Bay Peak Hike
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. With so many trails to discover we are spolit for choice! Last weekend Luke and I decided to check out a new trail- one that starts at Silvermine […]
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 […]
The Table at De Meye
The Table at De Meye is a farm-to-table style restaurant. They are all about sourcing local, seasonal produce to create a delicious menu. This means their menu is ever-changing with something new and delectable each week. The Table is located at De Meye Farm in Stellenbosch. Perfectly set among the vineyards and oak trees, you’re […]
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
Paragliding from Signal Hill is a must-do while visiting Cape Town. It’s a really fun bucket list item and a great way to see the city from a different perspective. Details: Start Location: Either Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Your pilot will make the call 2 hour before your flight Cost: R1650 or £68 Duration: […]
Best Tidal Pools in Cape Town
Cape Townians are some of the strangest creatures, delighting in waking up before the sun has risen and going for icy cold dips in the ocean. I confess, I am one of these strange Cape Townians and I take great pleasure in a freezing cold ocean swim (although it’s mostly not before sunrise). There are […]
Robberg Nature Reserve Hike, Plett
The Robberg Nature Reserve Hike is located in the Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay. The Reserve is a 30 minute drive from Knysna making it a perfect day hike if you’re staying in Knysna or Plett. The scenery of the hike is so incredible and well worth it! You’ll have sweeping views of Plett’s […]
A Weekend Away to Arniston
Arniston is a beautiful seaside town along the Overberg Coast in the Western Cape. Holiday makers flock to Arniston to enjoy the warm turquoise waters, and for the laid back vibe of the town. There’s so much to do in Arniston and it’s only 2.5 hrs drive from Cape Town, making it a perfect spot […]
Camping in Beaverlac
Beaverlac is beautiful campsite tucked away in the mountains above Porterville in the Western Cape. This campsite is dearly loved by many South African families and is the perfect weekend escape for a group of friends or a family holiday. The campsite is leafy and lush and there are so many gorgeous fresh mountain pools […]
Bainskloof Waterfall Hike
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 – check out their […]
Eagle’s Nest Sunrise Hike, Constantia Nek
Constantia Nek is for walks for Constantia moms once they’ve dropped the kids off at school, mountain bikers doing their dirt training, for every Joe Soap and their auntie who decided to start hiking during lockdown level 4 and all the hikes have lame views over the dry flats and plains of Cape Town. These […]
A Weekend Away to Tulbagh
Planning a weekend away to Tulbagh Tulbagh is a quaint town located in the Western Cape Winelands. It is surrounded by tall mountains, covered in expansive vineyards and has a cute little town at its center. People flock to Tulbagh for a host of different reasons including to taste the region’s wine, enjoy the surrounding […]