When things get a bit crazy, nature is the greatest escape, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Robyn Simpson. Between third wave worries and fears of riots happening around the country, a little escape to the mountains might be just what your soul, and your family, needs.


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The Western Cape has been blessed with rains that make droughts of the past a distant memory. One less thing to worry about. Our dams and rivers are abundant, and our waterfalls are pumping proudly.


Read also: Heavy rain raises Cape Town’s dam levels to 90%


Make the most of Mother Natures showers by enjoying one (or all) of these five hikes that have glorious waterfalls along the way.

Cecelia, Table Mountain 

  • Start: Kirstenbosch Gardens via Nursery Ravine
  • Distance: 6.8 kilometers
  • Difficulty: Moderate

 

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Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools), Helderberg

  • Start: Kogelberg Nature Reserve Trail, Helderberg Rural
  • Distance: 8 kilometers
  • Difficulty: Fairly easy

 

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Silvermine Waterfall, Silvermine Reserve 

  • Start: Silvermine gate 2 entrance, Silvermine Nature Reserve
  • Distance: 2.6 kilometers
  • Difficulty: Easy

 

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Myburgh’s Waterfall Ravine, Hout Bay

  • Start: Farriers Way (a cul de sac off Hunters Way)
  • Distance: 8 kilometers
  • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

 

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Admirals Waterfall, Simon’s Town

  • Start: 37 Barnard St, Mount Pleasant
  • Distance: 3 kilometers
  • Difficulty: Easy

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https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/easy-hiking-trails-for-beginners-and-children-in-cape-town/

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