Welcome to slackpacking: a touring style that allows you to swap hiking boots for slippers in the evening, and tackle multi-day treks without giving up creature comforts.

You carry only what you’ll need during a day’s trek, and at sundown you’ll find your baggage by your bed in a luxurious lodge or charming guest house. Simple as that! This form of hiking is catching on as a popular way to spend time in nature with simplicity in mind.

If this sounds appealing to you, read on for details of seven of South Africa’s swankiest slackpacking trails.

Click here to read the article on AFKTravel.com.