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Support the Wild: Project Noordhoeked’s Annual Fundraiser

At Love Our Trails, we’re proud supporters of Project Noordhoeked — a passionate community initiative that keeps Noordhoek clean, safe, and wild...

The Freshwater Research Centre needs our help!

As avid trail conservationists, Love Our Trails is passionate about preserving natural pathways and their surrounding ecosystems, preventing erosion...

From Walking Safaris to Pangolin Protection with Conserv Earth

There’s something magical that happens when you slow down and walk in the wild. The rhythm of your steps, the stillness of the bush, the thrill of...

Exploring, Connecting, and Protecting – Love Our Trails Partners with the Cederberg Stage Run

At Love Our Trails, we believe in more than just getting outside. We believe in connecting people to wild spaces in ways that deepen their...

Founding Members Withdraw from Volunteer Safety Services (VSS) Initiative with Table Mountain National Park

It is with deep disappointment that we share the formal withdrawal of all founding members, including Love Our Trails, from the Volunteer Safety...

When it comes to trails we are all land stewards and have a role

At this year’s Keeping it Wild in the Cederberg weekend, Love Our Trails was proud to host a dynamic gathering of nature lovers, trail users,...

Thank You for Keeping it Wild in the Cederberg!

What a weekend! Wind, rain, stories, wine, new friendships, deep purpose, and dirty hands – Keeping it Wild in the Cederberg 2025 was one for the...

Vote to Protect the Critically Endangered Clanwilliam Ceder!

We have some incredible news! Our conservation partners, Sustainable Ceder, have been shortlisted for funding from the European Outdoor Conservation...

What does it mean to the love the outdoors?

What does it mean to the love the outdoors? Many of us would probably describe ourselves as nature lovers. We have many different reasons to be out...

The Magic of Mountains with Remy Kloos

We met in the most unexpected way—on a last-minute invite to chase some snow in Matroosberg. While most of us were still taking it all in, Remy was...

Get Your Hands Dirty for a Greener Future at Reforest Fest 2025!

If you love nature, music, and making a real impact, then Reforest Fest 2025 is calling your name! Greenpop’s legendary tree-planting festival is...

Step Into the Kingdom of the Sky: A Life-Changing Expedition for Women Who Love Wild Spaces

There is something magical about how life connects you with people who feed your soul in the most unexpected ways. In 2012 I met Carla Geyser,...

There will be struggle

"The Best journeys answer questions that, in the beginning, you didn't think to ask." - Jeff Johnson (Journalist - 180 degrees south) My name is...

See the Wildflowers through the eyes of a local.

There is no better way to learn about the beautiful wild flowers that attract people from around the world for a few weeks every year than to speak...

The Naukluft Hiking Trail… ‘Rad and Raw’

By Celine Gimenez It all started almost 2 years ago when Tim, one of our friends, mentioned “The Naukluft Trail”. According to his friend who did...

Keeping it Wild in Cederberg: A Weekend of Conservation, Connection, and Community

In the heart of the Cederberg, over 200 nature enthusiasts gathered at Driehoek Guest Farm for the second annual Keeping it Wild in Cederberg...

Boesmanskloof Trail

Boesmanskloof Trail is the perfect weekend getaway, also known as the Greyton to McGregor Trail. Nestled just a short two-hour drive outside of Cape...

Lions Head Trail Cleanup

Love our trails partners up with Cape Union Mart to host its 33rd Trail Cleanup and is calling for all trail lovers to join. Blake Dyason hosted the...

Cederberg Opens Trails Just in Time for the Season!

After a long and exceptionally wet winter, landowners and park managers in the Western Cape have faced unprecedented challenges. While Cape Town has...

Collaborative Efforts Ensure the Restoration of Cederberg Trails After Floods

In the wake of the recent floods that impacted the Cederberg region, Love our Trails has inspired a collaborative spirit. Working in close...

Exploring the Rim of Africa: A Hiker’s Dream Adventure

Have you ever yearned for an extraordinary hiking experience that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and immerses you in nature's wonders?...

Cape Town Trail Marathon partners to clean our trails.

As Cape Town Trail Marathon prepares for a weekend of racing, Love our trails coordinates cleanups to ensure runners get to enjoy litter free...

Cleaning illegal dumping on our trails

Just a few weeks ago Louise Farrell shared a shocking picture of litter on a trail below Lions Head. Louise immediately co-ordinated a cleanup on...

Mandela Day Cleanup was a huge success

Love our trails partnered with Cape Union Mart to host our annual Mandela Day Cleanup on Platteklip Gorge for the 7th year running. On Saturday...

Mandela Day Trail Clean Up 2022

Love our trails celebrates it's 7th birthday by hosting the Mandela Day Trail Clean Up on Platteklip Gorge. Blake Dyason founded Love our trails in...

Keeping it WILD – Proudly South African Adventure Podcast

Love our trails partnered up with Telltale.Media to produce a local podcast that can compete internationally with production and quality, Keeping it...

Duiker Island Cleanup

The Duiker Island cleanup and guided hike was so much fun, not only did we clean up the trail and coastline we learnt so much about the history of...

5 ways to make everyday Earth Day

EARTH DAY 2021 Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now...

Over Night Cape Point Hike with Wanderlust Movement.

Love our trails is excited to partnered up with Wanderlust Movement to guide and host a Cape Point 2 day 1 night hiking experience. Imagine walking...

Oude Schip Guided Hike + Cleanup

Love our trails has partnered up with Cape Union Mart and Vida e Caffe to host the Oude Schip Guided Hike and Cleanup. Join us for a meaningful and...