Gregory Goes There

A major conservation effort in South Africa is underway with the construction of a 650km trail set to open in October 2010. What does this mean for you? You have one more hike to add to your life list.This trail constitutes the first true, long distance, hike on the continent of Africa. You may be well aware of The Appalachian trail, The Continental Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail, but what about the trails beyond U.S. boarders? Here’s a quick run down…

1. Camino de Santiago, Spain - 500km
2. Sendero de Chile, Chile - 9700km (not yet completed)
3. And now, Rim of Africa, South Africa - 650km

The new Rim of Africa trail will follow a natural route that stretches from the West Coast of the country to the Outeniqua Mountains. The trail routes through both nature preserves and private lands seldom visited by outsiders. The full trail will take roughly 48 days to complete, but you will be able to access the the trail in four different stages.Each stage will require 10 to 12 days, but when it opens next October, the inaugural treks will require 11 days to hike the first section. They plan to use the inaugural treks throughout the month of October to raise funds for the construction of the remaining three sections.

So after the buzz of the FIFA World Cup is over, head to South Africa and see a part of the country most have never stepped foot. Click here to sign up for one of the inaugural treks.