A Gift of learning
On AWOL’s bicycle township tour in Masiphumelele we visit the Masivelani Creche. On the last day of school we delivered a Christmas ‘gift of learning’ to the preschoolers. Education being elected as a priority by the community and reading being
On trail for kids rights
This week the AWOL Tours team is hosting a Dutch corporate group who are participating on a challenging hike up Table Mountain, biking tour of the Cape Peninsula over Chapmans Peak, Cape Point and Winelands all whilst raising funds for
Bike out of the blue
A few days ago, while guiding a bicycle tour in Cape Town, we had a relaxing cycle past the Green Point Lighthouse with uninterrupted views of Robben Island and Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, when we saw a
Sailor goes AWOL on Table Mountain
In the year 1799, long before AWOL Tours was founded, during the first British occupation there was an American sailor named Joshua Penny who literally went AWOL (Absent Without Leave) for nearly 14 months. He served under the command of
Arangieskop – Kilimanjaro of the Cape
When working for AWOL Tours, one is expected to search for an adventure when having any free time. Only a 2-hour drive from Cape Town lies Arangieskop. This circular overnight hiking trail will test a regular hiker’s endurance and is
Alan Winde goes AWOL again
Following up from World Tourism day, Minister Alan Winde, Western Cape MEC of Economic Development and Tourism asked if he could join our morning tour in Masiphumelele. We’d already had the pleasure of hosting him on an AWOL tours City
On the trail for mountain magnificence
Many people feel that camping is just not for them, the spirit of adventure calls but the thought of pitching a tent is only enough inspiration to put the kettle on and read AWOL hiking and cycling blogs. What many
Amsterdam to Africa
Amsterdam to Africa – the move I recently made! On exploring the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, I came across Dutch bicycles that had done the same. Curious to find out more I went to investigate more about AWOL Tours
Moonlight bicycle tour in Cape Town
A full moon bicycle tour in Cape Town is a growing social event, with a greater purpose – to make Cape Town a safer and more accessible place for cycling. So if you happen to be visiting Cape Town over