Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic daisy fields of Namaqualand and fynbos-clad coastal plains of the Western Cape to the high peaks of the Drakensberg and the escarpment beyond. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you.
Trail information includes:
• Distance and average hiking time
• Facilities, accommodation and activities available
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Willie Olivier has explored the highways and byways of southern Africa on foot, by road and by four-wheel drive for the past five decades. He is the author of numerous books, including the highly successful Hiking Trails of South Africa, African Adventurer's Guide: Namibia, Exploring the Natural Wonders of South Africa and Touring in South Africa.
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