"Rim of Africa" - Africa's first long distance hike

South Africa is getting a new highlight with the opening of the "Rim of Africa" in October 2010. The "Rim of Africa" will be the first truly epic, long distance, hike on the African continent based on the likes of the Appalachian and Continental Divide Trails in the USA.

The trail stretches from the greater Cederberg wilderness area on the Cape's West Coast to the Outeniqua Mountains at the Garden Route, traversing more than 650km of mountain paths. The route takes in the Cederberg, Skurweberg, Hexrivier, Keeromberg, Langeberg and the Outeniqua representing a flagship hiking product of international significance, attracting hikers from around the world.
To walk the full length of the Rim of Afica will require at least 48 days of walking. The organisers of the "Rim of Africa" currently plan to offer four distinct stages, with each stage requiring around 10 to 12 days. All first three treks in October 2010 will be "modest" 11 day fundraising hikes to help complete construction of the trail.
See their website www.rimofafrica.co.za for more info!

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