The Cederberg Wilderness is one of the least trodden parts of South Africa – one of the many reasons it is so alluring as a hiking destination. Take the Gabriel Slackpacking Trail and stay in a series of tiny mountain villages with local families for an experience as authentic as the local rooibos tea. more

The Jacana Collection offer a wide range of adventure hiking trails across all nine of South Africa's provinces. These include trails through a wide variety of natural attractions such as beaches, indigenous and exotic forests, mountains and semi-desert. more

Poplar Grove and White Rocks are distinctly different hiking trails that take in the lush beauty of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and the Drakensberg Mountains. Waterfalls, forests, rock art and a series of suspension bridges add to the fun. more

On the beautiful farm Beatrix in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the eastern Free State, you can experience adventure on the Mosamane Hiking Trail or the cerebral lure of geocaching. The farm offers a 7.5km hiking trail, or you can head off with your GPS and test your aptitude for cryptic clues on a four-hour geocaching adventure. more

When you go tracking with the Kalahari Bushmen, you’ll find that they are deeply rooted in their ancient oral culture and in their symbiotic relationship with the animals, birds and plants of the Kalahari Desert. Stop, touch, taste, learn and listen – it’s an unforgettable experience. more

The Cederberg 100 Hiking Trail covers 100km, from the summit of Pakhuis Pass in the north to the Driehoek Resort in the central Cederberg. Along the way lie many uphills and downhills, welcome rock pools, waterfalls and a rare opportunity to sample Moravian hospitality within local communities. more

Mehloding Adventure Trail in the southern Drakensberg mountains offers a chance to go slackpacking through stunning sandstone scenery without a backpack weighing you down. You’ll be guided, fed and comfortably accommodated too, and you'll have hot showers. Your nearest town is quiet Matatiele in the northern reaches of the Eastern Cape. more

There are opportunities for everyone on Golden Gate Highlands National Park hiking trails. Whether it’s an hour-long day walk that children or the less-fit can do or an overnight trail for the hardy adventurer, expect dramatic mountain views and many opportunities to spot game and dozens of birds. more

Discover the Lowveld and Highveld of Mpumalanga on the two-day Queen Rose Trail, which includes steep ascents and descents, lush landscapes, rich biodiversity, gorgeous cascading waterfalls and natural swimming pools – what more could you want? more

The challenging Num-Num Trail, named after the forest ‘Num-Num’ tree, takes you through indigenous forest and rolling grasslands, up and down beautiful gorges, and past stunning waterfalls. Specially designed by a trails expert, this hiking trail is one of South Africa’s newest and best. more

South Africa boasts a number of memorable hiking trails, but only a few allow you the opportunity to make up the route along the way, wake to the sound of birds and be faced with leopard tracks outside your tent. The Kruger National Park's Mphongolo Trail is such a hike. more

Enjoy some authentic Karoo experiences when you hike the green flag accredited Karoo Erdvark Trail in the Northern Cape. It's a trail with different routes for hikers of various fitness levels, situated far from the urbanised world and all the creature comforts that come with living in it. more

The Hunter Gatherer Trail is a five-day hiking trail along the beautiful Garden Route in the Western Cape. While the spectacular scenery of the region is a major drawcard, so to is the opportunity to learn more about the early history of the area. more

The Eden to Addo Trail is a 20-day, 400km guided hiking trail traversing seven mountain ranges, six national parks and nature reserves, and five biomes, through the Eastern Cape’s wildest and most beautiful landscapes. Your walk will help to raise awareness of the need to preserve these natural biodiversity corridors. more