Latest News and Blogs from the Leopard Trail
How to get the dates you want for the Leopard Trail
The Leopard Trail is often booked out within hours of us opening bookings, and so we thought we would share some notes on how to book in a way that increases your chances of getting the dates you want.
Leopard Camera Project
We are getting trail camera’s back on the Leopard Trail – and you can be involved.
A shout out to our partners at the ECPTA
So from all the people on the ground who are involved in the bigger project, we would like to say a heart felt thank you to all of our partners at the ECPTA. Here’s to a long future of creating a legacy for hikers and locals alike.
New video of trail running on the Leopard Trail
For some the only thing better than a walk in the mountains is a run in the mountains. The Leopard Trail Run allows trail runners to run the Leopard trail over two days. See our trail running section for all the details.
Getaway Magazine visits the Leopard Trail
In February just before lock down Justin Fox, the editor of Getaway Magazine, paid us a visit at Go Baviaans. He joined hikers at the first night’s camp for a braai, came with us to check Leopard cameras, and went for a walk to the Cedar Falls. He shares his story in the latest Getaway edition.
Go! / Weg! Hiking Guide 2020 features the Leopard Trail
When another of the national outdoor adventure magazines features the Leopard Trail, we know we are getting noticed by the SA hiking community. Another great article and guide to the trail in the Go Hiking 2020 guide.
Dramatic footage from hikers of the floods at camp 2
What kind of hiker is grateful for a flash flood? These guys were at camp two when the thunderstorm hit, and we had to send a drone overhead to make sure they were all ok. The next day they were ecstatic and very grateful to have the chance to experience a force of nature like this (and that our camp sites have been well placed with floods in mind). #realhikers
Great footage of the Flash Floods
Great footage of the flash floods in Feb 2019 on the Leopard Trail in the Baviaanskloof
Another 5 Star review from one of SA’s top hiking websites
Along with some really great photo’s, Hiking South Africa had some very cool things to say about the Leopard Trail. We are committed to making this one of the top multi day slack packing hikes in SA, and it feels great when others are say we are getting it right.
The complete guide to the Leopard Trail by No Speed Limit
When an experienced hiking blog states this about the Leopard Trail, it feels great! “You are going to find it difficult to top this hike. It has everything you could possibly want in a hike and more. It’s a perfect starting hike for those wanting to ease from slackpacking into full-blown multi-day hiking. The rugged beauty of this part of the country is unsurpassed, and it certainly is both a challenge and an adventure.”