Celebrating active, inspiring lives 🏔️ – and great nature deals

Life is all about staying active, connected, and inspired – no matter your age. In this edition, we’re marking the International Day of Older Persons, sharing my mum’s favourite Cape Town hikes, rounding up brilliant nature discounts, and shining a spotlight on an 80-year-old adventurer chasing big dreams.

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In this edition:

1. Celebrating International Day of Older Persons: 1 October

2. Top 5 hiking trails in Cape Town – according to my mum!

3. Hot picks this week: Relax in nature with these great deals

4. This week’s good vibes – Meet Prakash Harripersadh

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons: 1 October

This week we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons 🎉 – it’s a time to recognise the incredible contributions of older persons and to celebrate life at every age. Don’t forget to check out the wonderful pensioner discounts and offers we’ve lined up to help you enjoy the day to the fullest!

Top 5 hiking trails in Cape Town - according to my mum!

If you think hiking is only for the young, think again! 🌿 Mum and her church hiking group – with members up to 86 years old – regularly tackle some of Cape Town’s most beautiful trails. From waterfalls in Cecilia Forest to ocean views at Kommetjie and the pensioner-friendly paths of Kirstenbosch, they’ve shared their top 5 favourite routes (with handy tips and gorgeous photos).

Relax in nature with these brilliant deals!

We’re lucky to have so many beautiful parks and hiking trails in South Africa – these all offer pensioner discounts or free entry on certain days.

Good vibes this week 😊

At 60, many people assume they should be slowing down – but that’s when Prakash Harripersadh laced up his boots and started climbing mountains. 🏔️ Now 20 years later, this inspiring 80-year-old grandfather from Durban has already tackled some of the world’s toughest peaks, including Everest Base Camp, Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in South America, and even Kilimanjaro once before. To celebrate his 80th birthday, he set his sights on climbing Kilimanjaro again – proving that it’s never too late to chase big dreams and reach new heights. Read the full article.

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