When things get a bit crazy, nature is the greatest escape, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Robyn Simpson. Between third wave worries and fears of riots happening around the country, a little escape to the mountains might be just what your soul, and your family, needs.
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The Western Cape has been blessed with rains that make droughts of the past a distant memory. One less thing to worry about. Our dams and rivers are abundant, and our waterfalls are pumping proudly.
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Make the most of Mother Natures showers by enjoying one (or all) of these five hikes that have glorious waterfalls along the way.
Cecelia, Table Mountain
- Start: Kirstenbosch Gardens via Nursery Ravine
- Distance: 6.8 kilometers
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools), Helderberg
- Start: Kogelberg Nature Reserve Trail, Helderberg Rural
- Distance: 8 kilometers
- Difficulty: Fairly easy
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Silvermine Waterfall, Silvermine Reserve
- Start: Silvermine gate 2 entrance, Silvermine Nature Reserve
- Distance: 2.6 kilometers
- Difficulty: Easy
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Myburgh’s Waterfall Ravine, Hout Bay
- Start: Farriers Way (a cul de sac off Hunters Way)
- Distance: 8 kilometers
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
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Admirals Waterfall, Simon’s Town
- Start: 37 Barnard St, Mount Pleasant
- Distance: 3 kilometers
- Difficulty: Easy
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