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By
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Winelands
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Hiking
in South Africa
To experience the grandeur of South Africa’s wildlife, flora and fauna close up get out your hiking boots and take to roads
Like
so much else in South Africa hiking tours are as abundant as they are
varied. Exposed, grass clad highlands or mountain landscape, or
deserted, stony coastlines… there are trails to suit all levels,
regardless of stamina or mountain climbing ability. |
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Unique nature experience
However, degree of difficulty is measured not only on ascent and
descent, but largely also on what can be at times extreme climatic
conditions, from the scorching sun of the Kalahari to frost and snow on
the peaks of Natal Drakensberg.
Nature conservation is a high priority in South Africa and the number
of hikers allowed to wander unhindered in protected areas is strictly
limited. This provides the traveller with a unique experience of vast
unpeopled landscape. |
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Short or longer hikes
You could choose an easy one-day hike, alone, along well signposted
paths or longer trails accompanied by expert guides.
Most private game reserves provide wilderness trails led by experienced
and armed rangers for those who want to view the savanna’s animals
close up.
Although hiking trails are dotted throughout the country four areas
stand out for their outstanding beauty and popularity: Cape Town,
Cedarberg, Garden Route and Drakensberg. |
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