Suffice it to say it’s been an eventful festive season and a pretty long chapter one of 2023. No matter the year, January always seems to be a month filled with this strange inner conflict between December’s “screw it, let’s do it” attitude, January 1st’s “new year, new me” mentality, and the dreaded “back to life, back to reality” wake-up call that comes with returning to life’s responsibilities.
What better way to calm this inner conflict and salute chapter two of 2023 than by moving your body whilst surrounded by nature, wholesome vibes and like-minded people?
If this sounds like just the solution you’ve been searching for, join TrailFitSA and their partners on one, two, or all three of these upcoming tours:
Sunset Hike and Yoga – Table Mountain
A 4km entry-level hike with minimal incline will transport you to a serendipitous location where you will experience a 40 minute yoga session lead by living yogi, traveler and teacher, Jess.
There’s simply something cathartic about golden hour. As you soak up the golden hues, city views, and Cape Town sunset, you’ll find yourself becoming re-aligned, reconnected, and re-energised enough to take on the rest of the year.
TrailFit will transport everyone back to their vehicles after the sun has set so you can call it a night, feeling fulfilled.
- Date: Friday, 3 February 2023
- Location: Kloof Nek
- Time: Meet up at 5.50pm
- Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Cost: R350
- What’s included: guided walk, mountain guide/medic, 40 minute yoga session, lightweight yoga mat
The Secret Waterfall (technical)
Dubbed TrailFitSA’s most exclusive tour, this technical hike will take you on an adventure that many don’t even know exists. You’ll become part of the elite group of people in the world that will have the privilege to experience the enchanting Secret Waterfall just outside of Paarl.
It starts off as a standard trail, following a few short inclines, declines and a few scrambles. The route is approximately 10km to the waterfall and back. However, the best things in life are never free. You’ll be required to stretch to get up, over and around the rock formations in the gorge.
The waterfall is approximately 40 metres high, with a truly spectacular drop. The sun’s rays never reach this 20-metre-square oasis. This is what gives the surrounding rock its dark, mossy look and the fresh rock pool its icy waters. A quick dip in the pool is a reward for your hiking efforts.
- Date: Saturday, 4 February 2023
- Location: Meet up just outside of Paarl (close to Huguenot Tunnel)
- Time: Meet up at 6.30am
- Duration: 6-7 hours complete
- Cost: R550
- What’s included: Experienced mountain guide, first aider, permit, safety in numbers, social gain, overload of adventure.
Women Empowerment Sunrise
An ideal way to both centre yourself and hone in on your divine feminine energy is to connect with a community of like-minded women through the power of dance, movement, mindfulness and music. All of this under Mother Nature’s revitalising sunrise over the Mother City’s captivating views, of course.
Bonus: Grab a gal pal and bring her along for a holistic movement experience at no extra cost. It’s the perfect way to get out of your head, connect within, release tension and uplift your mood.
- Date: Sunday, 12 February 2023
- Location: Kloof Nek
- Time: 5.30am to 7.30am (sunrise)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: R350 (buy one, get one spot free)
- What’s included: Guided walk, 40 minute dance and movement session, mindfulness activities and connect with like-minded women.
Also read:
5 easy hiking trails for new hikers tackling the Cape Town mountains
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