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ost well-known hiking trails in South Africa have been mapped. Hikers usually receive a printed map with information about the trail, overnight spots and landmarks along the way. But what about places like the Wolkberg Wilderness Area (p44)? You won’t find a nice, map of the area. South Africa has been topographically mapped in its entirety and the public can access the database via the CD:NGI – the Chief Directorate: National Geo-spatial Information.

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