Find a trail that takes your breath away

Trail running is an outdoor pursuit growing at an exponential rate in South Africa. With our vast and varied landscapes; awesome trails unfold through mountains, along coastlines, and into out-of-the-way places that only the fit and adventurous get to experience.

Active Escapes offer trail running getaways on the Wild Coast, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and the Drakensberg. Using our point-to-point supported tours means you're left to run wild and free, while we transport your bags to the foot of the next bed, and ensure the beers are frosted on arrival.

The Lower Wild Coast hotel-hopping section and the Giants Cup Berg trail are two destinations with well positioned hotels / guest lodges and easier support logistics. However, many of our hiking products can potentially be trail run with some modifications to distances and logistics.

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TRAIL RUNNING PRODUCTS

Many of our hikes can be trail run with some modifications to distances and logistics.

Tugela Bush Camp

Plug out and reconnect

Wake to the call of a fish-eagle, partake in early morning game walks, sunbathe on one of the giant boulders in front of camp, or unwind with sundowners, a roaring campfire, open-air dining and evening skies awash with stars. From fly-fishing and birding to more adventurous pursuits such as river rafting and abseiling, you'll never run short of things to do at this eco-camp nestled in the heart of the Tugela valley.

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Tugela Canyons Trail

Follow the flow

Following the flow of the mighty Tugela River, this trail is perfect as is or can be lengthened to accommodate trail runners. Old jeep tracks, animal paths, and handcrafted singletrack make up the trails. One can expect wild terrain, diverse game and bird encounters, delicious campfire cuisine, and conscious re-wilding.

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Trail Running the Wild Coast

Running along miles of sun-kissed beach, following local fishermen paths up and over the rocky headlands, you too can run wild with Active Escapes. Most of our Wild Coast hikes can be arranged as a trail-run, but the southern stretch with its well positioned hotels and easy flight access in and out of East London, is a great place to start.

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