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Lion’s Head Fire: all trails closed until further notice

SANParks has informed the public via social media that Lion’s Head will remain closed until further notice due to the fire which swept the area on 27 January. The mountain will NOT reopen on 15 February as previously planned.

By Miriam Mannak, 4 weeks ago

Be lekker on the trail: hiking etiquette for Dummies

The golden rule of hiking is to be considerate towards nature and other hikers. Here are a few basic hiking etiquette tips to make your adventure fun for you and everyone else.

By Miriam Mannak, 4 weeks ago

Lion’s Head closure (7 Jan – 15 Feb): these are the REAL facts!

There are many inaccurate reports doing the rounds in terms of Lion’s Head’s closure. We spoke to TMNP’s Saskia Marlowe to get some REAL facts.

By Miriam Mannak, 2 months ago

Reminder: new fees at Cape Point, Silvermine & Boulders

From 1 Nov 2018, TMNP has been charging differentiated tariffs at Cape Point, Boulders, Silvermine, Tokai & the picnic sites. There are rates for residents, SADC visitors & visitors from elsewhere

By Miriam Mannak, 2 months ago

Hiking Lion’s Head during full moon: 15 tips, dos & don’ts

Lion’s Head full moon hikes are incredibly popular. Whilst most hikers stick to the rules, some don’t – resulting in injuries, heaps of trash and trail deterioration. We’ve compiled a list of tips, dos & don’ts to make your full moon hike enjoyable for you and others.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago

Crime: Orangekloof Tented Camp temporarily closed

Several recent crime incidents at Table Mountain’s Orangekloof Tented Camp has forced SANParks to close the facility from this afternoon (21 November 2018) until the end of March 2019 as it develops an action plan.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago

Hiking Tips: the risks, dos & don’ts of hiking solo

Hiking alone can be the most liberating thing ever,but it is, however, not without danger. This is why.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago

Lion’s Head closing from 7 Jan 2019 – 15 Feb 2019

South African National Parks (SANParks) will close down Lion’s Head for five weeks (7 January to 15 February, 2019) to repair its severely damaged and eroded trails.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago

Summer hiking with dogs: some life-saving tips!

Most hikers take great care when it comes to hiking with their dogs. Sometimes things go horribly wrong. Jurgen Buchelt, who hits the trail with his dogs regularly, has some tips.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago

Humans of Hikers Network: Waybah (hike leader)

Hikers Network couldn’t exist without its volunteers. Thouwybah Phillips from Pelican Heights, known as Waybah, is one of them. She plays an indispensable role in our Hikers Network Junior Hiking Club.

By Miriam Mannak, 3 months ago
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