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Flowers to Look Out for on Table Mountain This Spring
If you’re hiking Table Mountain in spring, don’t just look up at the views. Look down, too. Spring is one of the most exciting times to explore the mountain, as the fynbos begins to burst into flower. Table Mountain National Park forms part of the [...]
Ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour on a comfortable Giant Escape hybrid
The Cape Town Cycle Tour returns on Sunday 14 March 2027, with cyclists taking on either the iconic 109 km route around the Cape Peninsula or the more accessible 42 km event. If you have your Cycle Tour entry but still need a bicycle, AWOL [...]
“You Don’t Have to Be Young and Fit”: One Couple’s Holiday of a Lifetime in Cape Town
When people think of Cape Town, they often picture mountain hikes, cycling trails and adrenaline-filled adventures. And while all of those experiences are part of what makes our city so special, they're certainly not the only way to experience it. The truth is, some of [...]
From Nerves to the Summit: Conquering Lion’s Head
Lion's Head is one of Cape Town's most iconic hikes, and for good reason A guests 5 star review following her Lions Head hiking experience. The views from the top are hard to beat. Table Mountain stands proudly on one side, the Atlantic [...]
After the Safari: Why the Garden Route Is the Perfect Second Act
There's a moment most safari travellers know well. You've had a few days in a private reserve, predawn game drives, dust, silence, the absolute privilege of watching Africa's animals live their lives at close range. It has been, without question, one of the most extraordinary [...]
This Is Not the Off-Season. This Is the Best Season for Active Travel.
There's a version of South Africa that most visitors never see. It happens in winter…The holiday crowds have thinned. The winelands are quiet. The whales have arrived. Winter brings a clarity to the mountains. The Garden Route is lush from the rain. The coastline is [...]
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