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  • Otter Trail Day 3 - Scott Hut to Oakhurst Hut (Tsitsikamma)

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    near Kleinbos, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOtter Trail Day 3 - Scott Hut to Oakhurst Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 3 - Scott Hut to Oakhurst Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 3 - Scott Hut to Oakhurst Hut (Tsitsikamma)

    Day 3 starts out with a scenic meander along the coast, soon thereafter is the first river crossing (Elandsbos) thereafter the trail gets steep and follows the coast through forest and over rocks thereafter it gets steep...

    Elandsbos River was my favourite spot on the whole trail. If you are a fast walker stop there for a coffee or picnic to ...
    Maxime Yates

  • Otter Trail Day 2 - Ngubu to Scott Hut (Tsitsikamma)

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    near Marienburg, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    1867f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOtter Trail Day 2 - Ngubu to Scott Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 2 - Ngubu to Scott Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 2 - Ngubu to Scott Hut (Tsitsikamma)

    Day two of the Otter trail from Ngubu hit to Scott Hut, the day starts with a tough incline from the coast to the top of the headland, there is an observation Deck there be on the lookout for dolphins and whales. The pat...

    Beautiful forest day, some long climbs, saw whales and detoured to blue bay is a must. Leave early enough to stop at blu...
    Maxime Yates

  • Zuurberg Doringhek Trail - Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg/Addo)

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    near Beans River, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    8.86mi
    Elevation +
    1611f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofZuurberg Doringhek Trail - Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg/Addo) Photo ofZuurberg Doringhek Trail - Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg/Addo) Photo ofZuurberg Doringhek Trail - Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg/Addo)

    This reverse version of the 5hr Doringhek Zuurberg trail starts at the Addo Elephant National Park Zuurberg office. This section of the park is away from the main Addo section of the National Park and has none of the lar...

    This was a really awesome the views of the forest from above and the cool blue pools. It's also really secluded and by t...
    Maxime Yates

  • Hogsback Waterfall Trail

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    near Hogsback, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    1644f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHogsback Waterfall Trail Photo ofHogsback Waterfall Trail Photo ofHogsback Waterfall Trail

    Started at away with the Fairies and descended to the Big Tree (there is a public start place just up the road) , followed by detours to Swallowtail falls and Bridal falls before rejoining the main path and finishing at ...

    The forest, waterfalls and the big tree are all must see when visiting hogsback
    Maxime Yates

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  • East Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet)

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    near Spandau, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet) Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet) Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet)

    This short loop starts and ends at the Valley of Desolation parking lot in Camdeboo National Park above the Eastern Cape Town of Graaf Reinet. The national park is easily accessible from the town and after entrance is pa...

    This place has some spectacular scenery 🙌, the tall rock cliffs are unique and it was very green and lush after good lo...
    Maxime Yates

  • Otter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma)

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    near Marienburg, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    2.98mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma)

    Day one of the Otter trail starts at the Stormsriver gate and descends through the forest down to the Rocky coastline. The trail then follows the coast over rocks past the large cave to a high Waterfall. Thereafter it's ...

    Nice Easy start in the forest onto the coast, can be done as a day trail to see the beautiful waterfall.
    Maxime Yates

  • The Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim)

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    near Stutterheim, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    1201f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim) Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim) Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim)

    This trail starting and ending at the Shire is an easy well marked trail through indegenious Forest, pine and gum plantations. Notable features are the numerous birding spots, the unique Lemontree Forest and the Shire Ec...

    The Shire and it's forest walks are amazingly beautiful! The lemonwood forest is out of this world
    Maxime Yates

  • Big Tree and Swallowtail falls

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    near Hogsback, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Sett Wai
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    1955f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls Photo ofBig Tree and Swallowtail falls

    Hike to Swallowtail falls from Away With The Fairies, via Big Tree. The forest path is quite easy but the trail becomes very steep and technical around the waterfall.

  • Cheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock)

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    near Sunnyside, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    0.93mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock) Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock) Photo ofCheetah Tracking Walk - (Mountain Zebra National Park, Craddock)

    This short walk documents our group's route to track a Cheetah named Mike. After starting out at about 8am we headed for the open vehicle where our guide Andrew took us towards the main entrance gate, there he turned on ...

    Such a cool experience walking in the veld tracking the Cheetahs. It was great and we all would be enjoyed more walking ...
    Maxime Yates

  • Coffee Bay to Lubanzi

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    near Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    8.87mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi

    A hike along the Wild Coast from Coffee Bay to Lubanzi. A good trip through the small town of Coffee Bay and then along the coastline, sometimes inland often right along the coastline. Loads of scenery and with noticeabl...

  • Mtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls

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    near Mkambati, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls

    The trail starts at Mtentu Lodge, walking down for around 200 meters to the Mtentu river mouth. A transfer service is available to cross the river for about 20 ZAR (1.30 EURO) fee. There is no way to skip this without ge...

  • Storms River Waterfall Trail

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    near Marienburg, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.50mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofStorms River Waterfall Trail Photo ofStorms River Waterfall Trail Photo ofStorms River Waterfall Trail

    A good coastline hike to a waterfall at Storms River. Part of Tsitsikama Park the trail is noted on the park maps with signage and parking at the start. I did manage to wander off the trail on the way back onto a differe...

  • Tsitsikamma Waterfall Trail - SouthAfrica

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    near Stormsriviermond, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    mikel.agustin.s
    with Javier Morrás
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    509f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofTsitsikamma Waterfall Trail - SouthAfrica Photo ofTsitsikamma Waterfall Trail - SouthAfrica Photo ofTsitsikamma Waterfall Trail - SouthAfrica

    Beautiful trail in Tsitsikamma National Park. Starting point at the entrance of the camping site. All the route goes next to the cliffy seashore. Walking on the rocks is needed in couple of sections, be careful since the...

  • Baviaanskloof - Middelburg

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    near Klipfontein, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Pierre Erasmus
    Distance
    286.78mi
    Elevation +
    21762f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg

    The first half of the track is really difficult but the scenery makes it all worth while with deep valleys, high mountains and steep cliffs. The road is narrow and passing on coming traffic is a serious problem in certai...

  • Hobbiton to Kettlespout loop

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    near Hogsback, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Sett Wai
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHobbiton to Kettlespout loop Photo ofHobbiton to Kettlespout loop Photo ofHobbiton to Kettlespout loop

    Start from Hobbiton, walk up to kettle falls and come back via forest promenade walk (plantation road)

  • Mbotyi to Magwa Falls

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    near Mbotyi, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    12.91mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls

    Something one probably wants to do when staying in Mbotyi is visiting Magwa Falls. The whole area has such an authentic rural flavor. Cattle walking free all over the place, the sound of the Indian Ocean, the smell of ho...

  • Lost in Hogsback

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    near Hogsback, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Sett Wai
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLost in Hogsback Photo ofLost in Hogsback Photo ofLost in Hogsback

    Trying to get to Fort Michel from the Arboretum, but trails are blocked by debris. Walked instead towards the waterfalls via plantation road.

  • Ku-Gwexintaba

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    near Ku-Gwexintaba, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    alex P 4
    Distance
    3.56mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKu-Gwexintaba Photo ofKu-Gwexintaba Photo ofKu-Gwexintaba

    From @Louis to Maga falls along the cliff. No real path in the grass. Can be dangerous if one goes to near the cliff.

  • Kwantu Wilderness Hike

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    near Sidbury, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    batul
    Distance
    6.52mi
    Elevation +
    1020f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKwantu Wilderness Hike Photo ofKwantu Wilderness Hike Photo ofKwantu Wilderness Hike

    Hiking through Kwantu Private Game Reserve in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Flat walk for about 30 mins from hike start point, after which, a gradual descent into a forested area leading to a large rock formation with s...

  • Isolomzi to Qolora by the Sea

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    near Mbokotwana, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.83mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIsolomzi to Qolora by the Sea Photo ofIsolomzi to Qolora by the Sea Photo ofIsolomzi to Qolora by the Sea

    Here's a trail that starts by the high school for the area (Isolomzi) and goes to Qolora by the Sea. There are two nice resorts (accommodations, food, bar) in the town as well as a general store and shebeen. There are...

  • Tsitsikamma Big Tree Ratel Route

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    near Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    2.34mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTsitsikamma Big Tree Ratel Route Photo ofTsitsikamma Big Tree Ratel Route Photo ofTsitsikamma Big Tree Ratel Route

    A relaxed easy walk to the big tree and then on the yellow ratel route through the forest, slight detour to the big hard pear tree and back to the tree. Easy walk, did it in open shoes

    Daniel & Charelene

  • Willowmore - Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail

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    near Willowmore, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    KevLau
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofWillowmore - Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail Photo ofWillowmore - Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail Photo ofWillowmore - Pierre Ferreira Hiking Trail

    A relatively easy hike in Willowmore. A bit stoney on the paths so not really suitable for MTB. Not marked that well in places so went off track a few times but easily found pour way back.

  • To Seagulls

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    near Mbokotwana, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    9.91mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofTo Seagulls Photo ofTo Seagulls Photo ofTo Seagulls

    A nice hike over to the ocean and then along the coastline to the Seagull Resort in Qolora by the Sea. There are numerous paths crossing the land, we picked one that led us to the coast and then headed northeast for a vi...

  • Mpuzi

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    near Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    pedro Harrison
    Distance
    5.91mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMpuzi Photo ofMpuzi Photo ofMpuzi

    Mpuzi it's a place where people go to jump from a rock into a river. It's an easy trekking, and we did it in a circuit way. After the beach near the Mpuzi point we went to see the cave where Mandella stayed for a while, ...

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