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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 to a local who knows the farms, communities and all the little secrets and attractions.  Meet Alicia Erasmus from Cederberg Click Click. At this time of year, wildflowers bloom and paint the landscape with their vibrant colours, bringing a touch of joy and beauty to the world. The arrival of wildflowers reminds […]

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 it: “Once you have done this one, the other multi-day ones look like nothing”. As I checked online, the pictures posted about chains and raw gorges got me dreaming… Highly favoured, my two SA long-time friends, Jacques and Blake, specialists, professionals and entrepreneurs in the “outdoors field” (Scuttle and Love Our Trails) committed to join and the booking was made! Last minute, a […]

In the heart of the Cederberg, over 200 nature enthusiasts gathered at Driehoek Guest Farm for the second annual Keeping it Wild in Cederberg weekend. This event, born from the vision of Blake Dyason, founder of Love our Trails and Dawie Burger farm manager at Driehoek Guest Farm, sought to bridge the gap between conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts, fostering a deeper appreciation for the wilderness and its delicate ecosystems. It’s not surprising that Cederberg has witnessed a surge in tourism […]

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 Town, this trail offers an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes. A Charming Beginning in Greyton We suggest starting the Boesmanskloof Trail in the quaint village of Greyton. Tucked away in the mountains, Greyton charm is captivating. While walking its streets, you might encounter horses and cows leisurely strolling by – a testament to the villages laid-back […]

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 first trail cleanup on Platteklip Gorge on Mandela Day 2015 after noticing a large amount of graffiti on the rocks and litter scattered across the trail. Since then Love our trails has hosted 32 trail cleanups on Platteklip Gorge and Lions Head, Signal Hill picking up over 2 tons of letter. Dyason […]