Vafambi

18/04/2026

Rain or shine, as Vafambi we hike!

08/02/2026

Vafambi’s first hike for 2026 was on Sat 7th Feb at Harties River Hiking Trail. Inspite of the heat, dry air and off-road bikers on the trail, managed to do the 10km route.

30/08/2024

Children from a very young age should be taught that the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West, that if you point your right hand to the East, your face will face North and your back will face South, that the direction of the water in a river is the direction towards the sea, that the Moon rises in the East and sets in the West, that if there is no moon there is a star that indicates the north and your latitude, that the more to the horizon you see the Polar Star, the closer You are from Equator, if you see a bird in the middle of the sea it is because there is land where it flies.

Respect and love for animals, trees, the earth and the elements that give us life.

Teach them all this before giving him a cell phone because the cell phone runs out and the signal is lost... wisdom is never lost.
Let's not let them lose connection.

~ Author Unknown

03/08/2024

23/07/2024

17/07/2024

Suikerboschfontein hiking trail is in Carolina Mpumalanga, about 250km from Gauteng. We arrived on Friday and spent the night at the first camp, Rooikrans. This camp is hidden within the rocks and it blends beautifully with the environment. It accommodates 21 people. There are 4 units 3 of which sleep 6 people and the 4th one 3 people. There are beds and matrasses in each unit. The camp is self-catering. The cooking facility has a braai area, pots, a gas stove and chairs. The bathrooms have flush toilets and hot water is provided by donkey-fired geyser which was the highlight for me. Saturday morning we started the 10km hike from Rooikrans camp to Oom Japie camp. This trail needs a certain level of fitness because there's lots of ascending and descending, climbing up ladders and walking through gorges. The views and scenery are beautiful. It took us about 6 hours to reach Oom Japie camp, a one unit house which also accommodates 21 hikers. The facilities are the same as Rooikrans camp.
Sunday morning we headed back to Rooikrans camp, another 10km hike. The trail is beautiful. We saw beautiful rock art and Bobbejaanhotel which can be accessed by going up a ladder. The hike was another 6 hours to reach Rooikrans camp where we left our cars.
This was a challenging trail but the hiking with Vafambi always makes it easy. There's lots of laughter and support. Sitting around the bonfire in the evening until late chatting and laughing about the day's hike is something special.

By Vuyiswa Poppy Bolani-Matlanyanein

14/07/2024

We all have that friend that drags us on a hike—and it's more to your benefit than you might think. 🥾

If you're participating in the popular recreational activity this summer, chances are you're getting a lot more out of the experience than quality family time, beautiful vistas, and a breath of fresh air.

Hiking provides a host of mental and physical health advantages unmatched by other forms of exercise. Learn more about why the upsides of hiking are worth climbing for at https://on.natgeo.com/4eXKX4K

Photograph by Frans Lanting

24/05/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fan! 💎

Buti Seipei