4 Days Canyoning on South Africa's Most Unique Hike

Last December, Amy, Sam, Sasha, Emily, Miles and I spent 5 days hiking through one of the wildest and most beautiful parts of South Africa, making for easily one of the most unforgettable adventures I've had the privilege of being a part of. Hope you enjoy!
Note that this hike was done on private property, and so the name and location can't be shared (please respect this in the comments!)
Cover photo by Emily Thring
Music: Borrtex - Memoir of Solitude
Borrtex - Changing
Dessin Bizarre - Shapes
Fading Language - What Doesn't Hold Is Bound to Break
Contact me: @daniel_johnson_pmbpk (instagram)
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[@jamesdawson1015]

Love this place, probably my favorite hiking spot!! So untouched and incredible once dropping into the canyon.

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Absolutely! Probably the most pristine place I've hiked in so far :) such a special spot

[@peterhigginson7586]

Wow. Your videos are awesome. You are privileged to have traveled through such a beautiful place. My envy is boundless.

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thank you very much! I feel unbelievably privileged to have gotten to spend time in places like this :)

[@mart9999999999999999]

the clarity of that water is mesmerising , well done what a place !!!!

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thank you! And yes indeed, we just swum with our mouths open whenever we got thirsty :)

[@amyjohnson8767]

What an incredible trip! Thank you for capturing the memories!

[@capeadventures]

Great video Daniel. You captured the essence beautifully. So is hiking here entirely discouraged and unavailable to the general public or does one have to treasure hunt for access?

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thank you! It's possible to gain access as part of certain hiking clubs and things like that, I think the MCSA might have access, though I'm afraid I'm not entirely sure

[@timschleifer3138]

another incredible and fantastic adventure, thanks for sharing the beauty of nature and the impressions.😀

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@hansOrf]

Stunning, where is this?

[@BrettWordon]

Looks like such a cool adventure

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

It really was!

[@mart9999999999999999]

happy people make great videos :)

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Very much so :)

[@EmilyThring]

Lovely video and memories! I loved the timelapse of the reflections in the window 1:30 and great shot of King Julian the dormouse. And you got the Cape cobra 9:01 !
I am hoping to capture some of my own footage of this place this season 😋💦

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thanks Emily! Hope you get the chance :)

[@EmilyThring]

I just remembered - what happened to that very convincing shot of me drinking tea that you were willing to bribe someone to do? Was the acting substandard? 😂

[@dgmoods]

Lovely video and music. It inspired by Hermann Hoek's hiking videos?

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

Thank you, and well spotted! I'm a long way off from anything near that quality, but did indeed take some inspiration from his slower and more atmospheric approach to filming and editing

[@prettywitty9051]

How can a mountain range be private property. That is just Criminal

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

It's fortunately not the entire mountain range, just a small section which includes the majority of the bit along the river. I think it was formerly owned as part of a local farm, but is now something like a private nature reserve owned by an organisation (not an individual or family). The ecosystem is quite fragile, and so access is controlled to keep it healthy and pristine.