Vergenoeg Nature Reserve - Think Adventure

Midway up the Black Trail at the Vergenoeg Hiking Trails, Hartbeespoort

Vergenoeg Hiking Trails: The Vulture Trail Where the Vultures Never Showed

You look beautiful," I tell them, and they laugh — exactly the reaction I was going for. It's easier to photograph people when they're having fun doing it. It's 8:30am and the haze over the Magaliesberg hasn't burned off yet, though it will, into one of those clear winter Highveld days that make the effort worth it later. Right now it's just cold. Put on your jacket cold. ... Continue Reading

Vergenoeg Hiking Trails looking towards Vultures flying over on a high point of view

Vergenoeg Hiking Trails Review

A mere 60-kilometer drive in the pre-dawn darkness led me to the Vergenoeg Hiking Trails, where a fiercely limited 20-spot expedition awaited. This wasn't just about conquering the Magaliesberg—it was about unraveling the mysteries of its most majestic residents: endangered Cape Vultures. Little did I know, this meticulously planned adventure, organized by the Centurion Hiking Club and guided by the first-aid trained experts of Go Hiking SA, would quickly ascend into technical challenges on the mountain’s edge, revealing not only breathtaking vistas but a perilous dance with nature where one wrong step could lead to disaster—all before a surprising detour to learn the secrets of the sky-soaring giants at VulPro. ... Continue Reading