by Penguin Trail | Jul 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Penguin Trail | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Along the rugged coastline of South Africa, evidence of human life stretches back thousands of years. Hidden among rocky shores, sandy beaches, and windswept cliffs are clues to how early coastal communities survived and thrived. Three important features tell this...
by Penguin Trail | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Penguin Trail hikers pass shell middens and fish traps on their coastal walks, evidence of our Khoisan strandloper predecessors. But the history of human habitation in the area goes back tens of thousands of years, with a Middle Stone Age archaeological site at the...
by Penguin Trail | Jun 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The rugged mountains, deep valleys, and dramatic coastline of the Kogelberg Biosphere make it one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural landscapes, and Penguin Trail hikers are able to enjoy its rugged beauty over three hiking days on the coast and in the...
by Penguin Trail | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Penguin Trail is named for this iconic bird. The Stony Point Penguin Colony in the Kogelberg Biosphere is one of only two mainland breeding colonies. The Penguin Trail ends at Stony Point on day four, when hikers have opportunity to visit the colony and observe...
by Penguin Trail | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
South Africa’s Untamed Natural Treasure Nestled between rugged mountains and the wild Atlantic coastline of the Western Cape lies one of South Africa’s most extraordinary natural landscapes: the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The Reserve was proclaimed in 1999. Often...
