The ‘No-Gym’ Hiker’s Training Plan Anyone typing “how do I train for hiking” into a search bar wants a straight answer; not a gym sales pitch, six pop-ups, and a Reddit thread that ends in an argument. For most day hikes or even weekend trips, you do not need a gym membership, a
Tips for Hiking in South Africa Without Getting Blisters Your boots are broken in. Your pack is sorted. Then, three kilometres in, a hot rubbing sting starts up on your heel, and the rest of the hike turns into a negotiation with your own feet instead of a walk through the mountains. Blisters
The Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in South Africa in 2026 South Africa is home to some of the world’s most picturesque hiking trails, and many of them are both easy to hike and easy to get to. From a 42.5km coastal trail in the Garden Route to a chain-ladder ascent in the Drakensberg that
A Guide to Star Gazing at BermanziMost people who stay at Bermanzi come for the mountains, for the stunning trails that’ll take you down into gorges and climbing back out through yellowwood forest, for the sound of the Uitkoms waterfall carrying through the trees, and for the most restful nights’ sleep.Bermanzi is also one of
