Category Archives: Outdoor
Noordhoek Beach to Silvermine, via Chapman’s Peak
I have probably written about this one before, but being one of my favourite hikes it is worth revisiting. The route up Chapman’s Peak was one of the few new paths that were created, specifically for the Hoerikwaggo Trail trekking … Continue reading
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Robberg Peninsula – Plettenberg Bay
Robberg Peninsula Sept 2011 It is quite a long time since I have walked around the Robberg Peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. When I last did it, probably ten years ago or more, I think I only did the shorter walk … Continue reading
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Caveman’s Overhang
Caveman's Overhang 16042011 We did this awesome route on Saturday with Meridian Hiking Club. We left early from Constantia Nek to join Karen and he hiking club group that had spent the night at Overseers Cottage. I had done … Continue reading
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Simonstown to Smitswinkel section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
By no means the longest or the toughest section of the trail, nevertheless it is a good five to six hour walk with an uphill pull at the beginning and a steep downhill at the end. A word of warning, … Continue reading
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Slangkop Redhill section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
Slangkop Redhill March 2011 Probably the easiest and shortest section of the Hoerikwaggo Trail, nevertheless, challenging on a really hot day at 35 degrees C. Starting with a short and easy up hill section to veiws overlooking Kommetjie and Slangkop … Continue reading
Sevilla Trail – Cedarberg
The Cedarberg is always an amazing place to hike, make contact with nature and generally experience the outdoors. I expanded my own experience of this with a hike down the Sevilla Trail, led by Kevin Matheson of Afruka Eco Tours. … Continue reading
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Aardvark experience
A wonderful siting of this unusual creature at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve. Usually a nocturnal animal here he was crossing the road in broad daylight. I have attache a link to Wikipedia if you want to find out more about … Continue reading
Great to get good guest feedback
It is wonderful to get some good customer feedback. Thanks Cheryl, we enjoyed hiking with you and showing you the majestic beauty of Cape Point and the wonders of the Cape of Good Hope.
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World Cup Safaris and Tours with Afruka Eco Tours
With the World Cup Soccer come and gone it is good to record some of the activities, sites and scenes that we were able to offer our visitors in addition to the soccer. The overwhelming comments from the people that … Continue reading
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Green Mountain Trail – Peter
Hi Frank, We continued last Friday pm from Porcupine to Tsistikamma and Saturday all the wat to the hole-in-the-wall (1200km) and were without tv and internet until now where we are near Nottingham Road in the MIdlands Meander. … Continue reading →
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