Hiking in one of the many nature reserves is a very popular activity in South Africa. All levels of fitness are catered for, whether you are up for an invigorating hike, or just feel like taking a gentle stroll along the rocky shoreline of the Kogelberg coast. Popular hiking options include: • The Platteklip Gorge Trail Half day • Twelve Apostles to Table Mountain Summit Full day • Llandudno Ravine Trail Full day • Lions Head Trail Half day When out on your hike, keep your eye out for the local flora and fauna. Fynbos, which is Dutch for 'beautiful bush' is the common local name for Western Cape vegetation. This region is home to more species of flora than all of Western Europe, and the best places to see it are the nearby nature reserves and the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

Contact Binnie van Zyl for an excellent hiking guide at Ridgway Ramblers +27 082 522 6056.