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My unforgettable Swaneng Hill challenge

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Victory: Swaneng Hills summit is worth the difficult terrain

Ever since I joined the hiking and walking community in Botswana, I have never enjoyed a hike as much as I did the Swaneng Hill Challenge. One might think it’s because I come from Serowe, but nope!

Even after conquering the mammoth Moshoeshoe Walk in Lesotho, which also involves climbing hills, Swaneng Hill has been my best hike this year.

The Swaneng Hill Challenge was established to promote a healthy lifestyle boost cultural and historical awareness. The hike is scheduled to become an annual affair.

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