We began our hike, heading along the path through a fynbos-rich area called 'Ouveldrug'. After a few kilometres, we entered 'Buffelsbos', where the last buffalo of the Tsitsikamma was shot and killed in 1886. In this eerie and enchanted patch of indigenous forest, the trail begins its eastward course through the mountains. We then crossed the Bloukrans River at Waterwitelsgat before taking a rest at this marvellous swimming spot. The rest of the trail is predominantly flat terrain through flower-rich fynbos and forest. Shortly before reaching the Keurbos Hut, rockpools resemble natural jacuzzis.