“People ought to saunter in the mountains — not hike!” the American John Muir said. He wanted people to savour the nature experience, to take their time rather than focusing on clocking up kilometers. So it is appropriate that The Saunter brings you a range of interesting hiking, or rather sauntering, options in the mountains, along the coast and even in cities!
Sleep in The Aasvoelkrans Cave, Berg or explore Isimangaliso- Thonga Trails.
South Africa has a wealth of outdoor activity possibilities. This country is really stunning and hiking clubs are everywhere as hiking is one of the most popular year round activities. One of the oldest clubs, The Mountain Club of South Africa has branches across the country and is for both mountain climbers as well as hikers. Formed in 1891 they are involved in rescues as well.
The Tankwa Camino- Karoo
You may enjoy hiking alone, with a friend/family, with a guide or join a local mountain club or ramblers group for a good hike with others. Most SA trails which are well known are also well marked. However, be prepared. Plan and do some homework first, make sure someone or parks authorities know where you are going, take a fully charged phone… but it won’t always find reception, and carry the special emergency number in Table Mountain National Park, The Cedarberg and the Drakensberg.
Robberg hike in Plettenberg Bay or Forest Bathing in Cape Town
I can hear seasoned walkers saying yeah, yeah, yeah and suppressing a yawn, but these numbers may just save your life even in minor emergencies such as a sprained ankle, which leads to you not being able to get back. Carry enough water, head cover and an emergency only snack pack plus a change of clothing to keep you warm or dry… our mountain and coastal weather can change suddenly!
Hermanus Camino or support Hospice with the Midlands Camino
You can find walks and hikes by using the search bar on our Home page:
First selecting from the WHERE drop down list, the area you want
Then go to WHAT and scroll down to find and click on Activities & Leisure– Walk, Climb, Bike, Run, Ride.
or
For Caminos, type Camino into the WHAT search bar and all will come up.
Then click on the one you are interested in, and all details will come up plus contact numbers where they exist and where to book if necessary. As with accommodation, please book directly with the place/reserve/guide where booking is necessary such as in the guided walks, Caminos and slackpacking. Some need to be booked 12 months ahead! We do not take bookings.
The classic Otto Trail or explore the Karoo with Karoo Slack Packing
