With warm breezes and sunshine once again becoming the ‘norm’ in South Africa, now is a great time to lace up those takkies, fill up your water bottle, and head out the door to explore the beautiful landscapes coming to life around you!

Lions-Head-Marc main pic by Des Haakonsen

Namaqualand hiking beauty. By titoh44 (Flickr)

Spot wildlife while hiking at Antlers Country Lodge (C) LekkeSlaap

The start of the Simonsberg trail in Stellenbosch. By Raramuridesign (Flickr)

Spot springbok when hiking in the Namaqualand. By flowwcomm (Flickr)

Don't forget to stop and enjoy nature. By Corie Bidgood (Flickr)

Beestekraalspruit Hiking Trail in Mpumalanga. By Rene C. Nielsen (Flickr)

Catch a rising moon when hiking in the Namaqualand. By framesofmind (Flickr)

David Thoreaus quote. By Magnus Manske (Creative Commons)

Full moon Lions Head Hike- By Alistairpott (Flickr) Hike along pathways in Wilderness. By warrenski (Flickr)

Hiking South Africa. By Jum Sher (Flickr)

Valley views when you hike in Wilderness  by Clairwood (C) LekkeSlaap Hiking between the bush and the sea in Misty cliffs. By Corie Bidgood (Flickr) Hiking views from above Camps Bay. By warrenski (Flickr) Hiking views from the Drakensberg Ampitheatre. By  Heather Dowd (Flickr) Coastal views from the Otter Trail. By Rick McCharles (Flickr)

 

Remember not to hike alone, don’t forget these day hike essentials, and while you’re browsing, check out our post on the Lions Head Full Moon hike, and our list of seasonal hiking spots in South Africa!

 

Which of the above photos has inspired you to head into the outdoors?

 

Main image: Cape of Good Hope hiking trail.