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The Fynbos Trail’s Buchu Bru Beer

Posted on December 4, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

While relaxing on their beautiful small holding we tasted some of his latest brews and discussed the possibility of a special brew, with a fynbos twist, for hikers on the Fynbos trail. Continue reading →

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Madiba Day Fun

Posted on July 30, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

The Fynbos Trail team joined up with Flower Valley Conservation Trust to give 67 minutes of their time as part of Madiba Day Continue reading →

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Travel Idea’s Article

Posted on July 22, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

‘The Fynbos Trail – a 3 day, 25 kilometre “slackpacking” route – is joining the ranks of popular South African trails, such as the Otter Trail and the Whale Trail’ Franki Black Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes Fun on The Fynbos Trail

Posted on July 22, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

We have been going through our pictures recently and found these pictures of our team behind the scenes on The Fynbos Trail. Continue reading →

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CYCLE DOWN SOUTH – OUR NEW SLACKPACKING MTB ROUTE

Posted on June 10, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

Newly launched three day supported mountain bike trail from Stanford to Cape Agulhas. Continue reading →

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A whale of a time on the Fynbos Trail

Posted on June 5, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

If you are planning to hike the Fynbos Trail between August and November this year, and you have an extra night available, why not lengthen your trail and hike our coastal add-on. Continue reading →

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Best Adventure Operator 2015 – Getaway Show

Posted on March 16, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

We had a great weekend at the 2015 Getaway Show at Lourensford. After many months of preparation we launched our new cycling slack packing trail, Cycle Down South at the Show. This fully supported mountain biking package takes riders from … Continue reading →

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Candelabra flower

Posted on February 20, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

Fynbos Trail hikers are being treated to the beautiful candelabra flowers at the moment. It is a spectacular bulbous geophyte that bears a head of many asymmetrical flowers 50-60mm long.  The flowers are followed by the large dry tumbling fruiting … Continue reading →

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The Arum Lily Frog

Posted on February 13, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

The Arum lily frog, often found hiding in Arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) which it uses as camouflage and waits patiently for prey. This remarkable little frog is able to effect considerable changes in skin colour over short periods of time. … Continue reading →

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Come hike with us on The Fynbos Trail

Posted on January 28, 2015 by The Fynbos Trail

The past year 2014 was certainly a busy one for the trail and the team loved every minute of it. We made some awesome new friends and certainly hope to see a few of you back with us. Thank you … Continue reading →

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