South Africa is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. With its stunning panoramas, diverse terrain, and abundance of hiking trails, it offers something for everyone.

Mike is a hiking guide, a proud Zulu, a Liverpool fan and an early riser. “We leave at 4am,” he tells me. “When we get there, we’ll have to take a four-wheel drive transfer to the start.

Along South Africa’s Wild Coast, travelers can hike to Mkambati Nature Reserve. There, you’re treated to a rare sight: a waterfall that spills directly into the ccean.

Hidden inside a nature reserve along South Africa’s Wild Coast, the only way to travel there is by hiking along the Mkambati River or paddling up the coast.

The Amatola Trail is considered the most challenging and top-rated hiking trail in South Africa. It's a six-day, five-night adventure that begins at Maden Dam, close to King Williams Town.