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Geodyssey: South Africa's new interactive Geology app
Geodyssey aims to make geology accessible, get people excited about the country's impressive geological heritage and boost geotourism.

Forge
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Beginner multi-day wilderness hiking (and eating) at Groot Winterhoek with Mama Alles
The pristine Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area is ideal for a beginner wilderness multi-day hike. Mama Alles founder tells us why.

Mama Alles
Apr 3, 20224 min read


Essential insight for planning your first Otter Trail adventure
Beyond the basics for a typical hiking trail, there are other important aspects to take into account when planning an Otter Trail adventure.

Dan Eden
Mar 20, 20224 min read


Snake encounters while hiking in South Africa - everything you need to know
Potentially lifesaving guidance on how to reduce the risk of a snakebite and what to do the event of one.

African Snakebite Institute
Mar 6, 20229 min read


6 easy steps to planning the perfect hike at a CapeNature reserve using the Forge App
The Forge App is the essential hike planning and safety tool for your next adventure at a CapeNature reserve.

Joshua @ Forge
Feb 11, 20224 min read


What's been going on at Forge - January 2022
We wish you all a successful 2022 and hope the year's journey includes many a beautiful trail and peak and hope you make Forge a part of it!

Joshua @ Forge
Jan 7, 20222 min read


5 Best Sunset Hikes in Cape Town
With the sun setting late and Table Mountain in the backyard, Cape Town has the perfect hikes to catch the sunset.

Alex @ Forge
Jan 1, 20222 min read


Live Your Local and win with Hi-Tec
Staycation (noun): a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local...

Forge
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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