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Registration for the 2026 Tulbagh Disa Trail which takes place from 3 to 6 September, is now open. There are 50 places available, so those who pay first, will receive preference.
Contact Maggie Nagel, 082 577 7711 if you would like more information.
The food is fab and the route crosses private farms and land. Highly recommended and part of the funds raised go to the Disa Home for the Elderly.

4 day Tulbagh Disa hiking trail | WeekendSpecial The Camino de Santiago seeded the idea of the Tulbagh Disa hiking trail, where footpaths cross vineyards, olive groves and orchards, plus dams and rivers

Super news: Erf 60’s transfer to TMNP secures long-term conservation while quietly removing development pressure from Glencairn.

Glencairn’s Erf 60 handed to TMNP → southpeninsulanews.com Erf 60’s transfer to TMNP secures long-term conservation while quietly removing development pressure from Glencairn.

Join ‘Take a Hike Day’: Clean Table Mountain

Lace up your boots and join the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company and SANParks for Take a Hike Day 2025 on Saturday November 15. Celebrate community and conservation by hiking one of three scenic routes: Platteklip Gorge, Contour Path, or Kloof Corner, while helping to keep the trails litter-free.

Now in its fifth year, this much-loved event draws hundreds of nature lovers who hike, explore, and “leave it better than they found it.” Participants get a free cable car ride down, plus snacks and refreshments at the top.

Check-in runs from 6am to 10am, with activities until 5pm.
Pre-registration is essential: https://forms.office.com/r/aU7J6itQAH

Let’s hike for a cleaner, greener Table Mountain.

As wildfire season heats up, CapeNature urges hikers and mountain users to stay alert and proactive. Wildfires threaten lives, wildlife, and the Western Cape’s unique biodiversity — with more than 75 000 hectares burned in the 2024/25 season alone. Most fires are human-caused, so prevention is our best defence.

When hiking, never leave open flames unattended, extinguish ci******es properly, and report any smoke or fire immediately. Avoid using gas stoves or braais in windy conditions, and park vehicles away from dry grass.

CapeNature reminds everyone that protecting our mountains is a shared duty — not just the government’s. Each responsible choice helps prevent tragedy and preserve our natural heritage.

Report fires or smoke by dialling 112 from a cellphone or 10177 from a landline. For more tips, follow CapeNature’s Fire Fridays with Kai and Friends campaign on social media.