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Best Hiking Trails in the Western Cape

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It’s time to swap out these jerseys and winter woolies for shorts and takkies. To commemorate the start of Summer, we suggest you take to the (many) mountain ranges and trails of the Western Cape for some good ol’ hiking. Whether you’re a known hiker or looking for some fresh air and exercise, we’ve gathered up some of best, most majestic hikes in the Western Cape.
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Win a weekend away in the Cederberg

Kagga Kamma is a private game reserve in the untouched wilderness area in the mountainous Cederberg region. The Cederberg is characterised by untouched Karoo-like wide open wilderness, consisting of an array of indigenous wild flowers and animal life scarcely seen in any other parts of South Africa. The landscape and views from the reserve are stunningly picturesque all year round.

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10 Things to love about camping in the Cederberg

camping in the CederbergIn a stunning landscape like the Cederberg, where rock formations intrigue and the freshness of the air gives you an oxygen kick, it’s not hard to see why its such a popular destination. When it comes to camping though, the jury is still out for many people. However, when you combine the magic of the Cederberg with the slow pace and self-reliance that comes with camping, you get an experience that’s difficult to match. (more…)

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How to Survive Winter Camping in the Cederberg

san rock artI announced I was going camping in the Cederberg to shocked exclamations and suspicious warnings. It was late June and the temperature in the city was pretty cold on most days. The Cederberg, a set of picturesque mountains 3 hours’ drive from Cape Town, would be deathly cold they said – winter camping was a crazy idea. (more…)

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