More than just a hiking group, Nyanga Hiking Club is planting seeds of hope — and growing a generation of young leaders who are curious, connected, and committed to something bigger than themselves.
In a world that often focuses on barriers, this club is building bridges. And with every step they take, the children of Nyanga are claiming their place in nature — with confidence, joy, and the full belief that they belong.

The aim of our hiking club is to take children from Nyanga and surrounding townships on a Sunday hike once every month to experience the beauty of our peninsula and the camaraderie of being out in nature together.

Each hike takes place one Sunday every month, weather permitting.

Community leaders organise the children to join & coordinate the transport. Our guides lead the hikes whilst ensuring proper hiking safety, etiquette, & protocols are observed. Justin and other experienced hiking guides have volunteered to lead our hikes and we would love to invite a few more avid hikers to join our team

Coordinator Dani manages the monthly logistics to plan a wonderful morning in nature while one the day committed members of our team & volunteer hikers spread out throughout the group, helping to round up and support the kids and making sure everyone is hydrated while having a great time. Two volunteers are assigned to sweep (remain last), making sure no one is left behind. 

Over the past few years, the club has expanded from forest walks to climbing mountain peaks, with the reward being a swim in a refreshing tidal pool afterwards. We have participated in beach clean-ups with many of our kids keen to learn how to surf. Many of these young people had never swum in the sea before joining the club. Now, they speak with pride and passion about protecting it.

Powered entirely by volunteers and donations, most of the children’s families cannot afford outings, so the club raises funds for each adventure. From transport, to drinks, lunch and snacks. Giant Hyper Cape Gate & Pick n Pay are regular sponsors.