Proteas in the Kogelberg

Proteas in the Kogelberg

The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is often described as the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Among its greatest botanical treasures are the proteas — striking flowering shrubs that have become symbols of South Africa’s extraordinary biodiversity. Hikers walking the...
Kogelberg Fynbos

Kogelberg Fynbos

Our Penguin Trail comprises a mix of coastal and mountain hikes, affording Penguin Trail hikers the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful Kogelberg fynbos. The Kogelberg is often described as the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, and with good reason. Stretching from the...
Shipwrecks at Cape Hangklip

Shipwrecks at Cape Hangklip

Our hike on day one of our Penguin Trail starts at Moonlight Bay and takes us around Cape Hangklip. Rising dramatically from the sea on the eastern side of False Bay, Cape Hangklip has long been one of the most feared stretches of coastline in South Africa. The...

The Drosters

South African history is often told through the stories of colonial settlers, indigenous kingdoms, and political leaders. Yet hidden within the margins of that history is the remarkable story of the Drosters—runaway slaves, runaway sailors who had deserted ship,...