Articles: Outdoor Activities

Alexandria Hiking Trail Alexandria Hiking Trail in the Addo Elephant Park is a 36 km circular trail and perfect for a weekend getaway. It runs through a yellowwood forest, untouched coastline and one of the largest coastal dune fields.   Sedgefield This seaside village offers peace for those who wish to relax and the perfect destination for families who enjoy the outdoors. Sedgefield is an outdoor lover's paradise. It is surrounded by the lakes of the Garden Route, fynbos-covered dunes, the Swartvlei estuary and the Indian Ocean.   Genadendal Hiking Trail The trail provides panoramic views of the Overberg as well as the Worcester-Robertson Karooin an area that is mountainous and rugged with rivers, forested kloofs, gorges and high peaks, making it ideal for adventurous hikers.   Breedekloof Breedekloof is one of the largest Western Cape fruit and wine producing valleys. It offers numerous activities for the outdoor enthusiast like trout fishing, cycling, 4x4 routes and hiking trails.   Strandloper Trail The Strandloper Trail on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape runs from Kei Mouth in the north to Gonubie near East London over 5 days.   Endemic Birding in the Cape Town Area Although the region around Cape Town is not rich in a variety of bird species, the area still has almost 89 endemic and near-endemic species to offer birdwatchers. This, together with the beautiful surroundings, makes the area worth a visit.   Walking Safaris in Phinda Private Game Reserve Phinda Game Reserve in northern Kwazulu-Natal is home to seven distinct ecosystems and offers a fascinating collection of wild-, plant- and bird-life.   Kruger National Park Wilderness Trails Established in the world-famous Kruger National Park, wilderness trails allow adventurous visitors a close personal encounter with nature by traversing large areas of unspoiled wilderness on foot, under the guidance of armed and experienced trail rangers.   Imfolozi Wilderness Trails Within the boundaries of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, and for the greater part lying wedged between the White and Black Umfolozi rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, lies a wilderness untouched by man. It was in this region, covering some 30 000 of Umfolozi's total area of 66 000 hectares that the first wilderness trails were introduced in the late 1950�s.   Hiking the Boesmanskloof Trail The trail links the small towns of Mcgregor in the north to Greyton in the south. It has become on of the most popular trails in the Western Cape, especially as the beautiful colonial-style town of Greyton lies at the one end.   The Wild Coast Renowned for its rugged scenery and delicious seafood, the Wild Coast is a very popular destination for extended spearfishing trips.