Snake Season South Africa: A Hiker's Guide by Province You are not the only hiker who has jumped at the sight of a suspicious looking stick laying on a trail. When the days start to get hotter, suddenly that rustle in the grass comes with visions of a black mamba, and you’ll probably
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
The Uitkoms Waterfall: Everything You Need to Know Before You Hike Some waterfalls you simply hear about. Others, you feel the roar before you even see them. The Uitkoms waterfall in Mpumalanga is very firmly in the second category. Tucked deep within the Bankspruit Gorge on the edge of the northern Drakensberg escarpment,
Things to do Around Machadodorp Mpumalanga is often treated like the forgotten province, but for those who have a deep love for nature and who are desperately looking for peace, this is one destination worth visiting. The air is different here. It’s cleaner. The light falls differently, too, especially in the early morning,
Top 10 Must-Know Tips for Hiking in Mpumalanga in 2026 From lush indigenous forests to cascading waterfalls and sweeping mountain views, Mpumalanga is home to some of the best hiking trails in South Africa, the kind the zig and zag through stunning natural forests, plantations, past waterfalls, and through the most beautiful valleys.
South Africans love the great outdoors and hiking remains as popular as ever for those who really want to make the most of their time outside while also exploring the exquisite nature that makes up the vast landscapes of our beautiful nation. As 2022 is swiftly drawing to a close, by now you are
The glorious green days of summer are here and with them comes bucket loads of rain. For many hiking fans, a summer walk in the wild is invigorating. But the weather at this time of the year can be quite unpredictable, as storms blow up seemingly out of nowhere, bringing with them drenching downpours.
When it comes to hiking, western countries, like the USA and Canada, are really ahead of the game when it comes to technology. But what does that mean for South African hikers we hear you ask? It means we have access to all sorts of apps, some of which are more suitable for our
When out on a hiking trail in Mpumalanga, surrounded by all of that wilderness, it can be quite easy to come across something you’d rather not. And although it is rare to be hurt by a stealthy arachnid or a hidden critter, you always want to be sure that you do everything you can
