Hiking Trails of South Africa

by Willie Olivier

Brought fully up to date, with new trails included and all booking information revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is the essential guide for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this comprehensive guide describes more than 500 trails, offering something for everyone – from the casual ambler to the experienced hiker. Whether you want to explore the beautiful landscape of the Karoo, wander through fynbos in the Western Cape, see the lush indigenous forests of the Garden Route, admire the sandstone mountains of the Free State, spot game on a wilderness hike in Mpumalanga or Limpopo, or experience the majesty of the Drakensberg – you will find all the information you need in Hiking Trails of South Africa. All of the trails covered include information on available facilities, accommodation (where appropriate) and activities on offer. The book also provides an invaluable guide to selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies that may arise.

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2003

About the author

Willie Olivier has travelled extensively throughout southern Africa, by road and on foot. He is the author and co-author of several books published by Random House Struik, including Hiking Trails of South Africa, African Adventurer's Guide: Namibia, African Adventurer's Guide: Mozambique, Overland Through Southern Africa, South Africa by Road: A Regional Guide and Padlangs deur Suid-Afrika: 'n Streek-vir-Streek Reisgids. He lives in Windhoek, Namibia.