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Michelle Koen

@michk01

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Cape Town
Passionate about connecting people with nature
Addicted to Africa's energy & soul, it's wildness & beauty.

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Into the mountains we go…
Training hike as prep for #rimofafrica taken in Hex River Mountains by @michk01

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A few days’ escape @simonskloofmountainretreat #montague #mountains by @michk01

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2 months ago

Celebrating another year around the sun with a micro adventure of the best kind. Friends to adventure and do life with. A breathtaking sunset. Some excellent baking skills to spoil us with. And waking up to this view with freshly brewed coffee & rusks. Memories to cherish forever - thank you @celine.g.ct ; @blake_dyason ; @buckmckenzie ; @russell_bergh_ (and thanks Russell for capturing the moments too!) by @michk01

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6 months ago

Magical moments in the bush over the last 5 weeks. #southafrica #safari #bushlife taken in Greater Kruger National Park by @michk01

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9 months ago

When a hike & swim turns into a spontaneous adventure! Magic! 🫶 taken in Franschhoek, Western Cape by @michk01

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a year ago

September has been for family, friends & flowers 🩷
And for trails & swims! taken in Cape Town, Western Cape by @michk01

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a year ago

July ‘25 Moments
Time-out in my favourite place before starting an exciting new chapter! 🐾
Impromptu visits with special friends
Precious family time & celebrations ❤️

Thanks @russell_bergh_ for 📸 1,2,3,4 and for being up for a last-minute adventure! by @michk01

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a year ago

A place difficult to describe in words... but you FEEL it, so very deeply. In your soul. ANTARCTICA.

One place I never imagined I’d get to experience in my lifetime. Pretty surreal.

To not only visit, but to be part of the incredible @white.desert.antarctica team - bringing this extraordinary place to life for others to experience — has been a truly unique privilege.
What a formidable, passionate team, where only the sky is the limit!!

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this chapter over the past year! 💙❄️

With Antarctica forever in my heart, I now step into my next adventure... by @michk01

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a year ago

Chasing sunrise 😍☀️ taken in Cape Point Nature Reserve by @michk01

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a year ago

Running for a Purpose: We’re running the Two Oceans Half Marathon to support Malachi Place of Safety, a sanctuary and safe haven for children who’ve endured abuse, neglect, and hardship.

Thank you for considering to contribute to this special place, filled with so much love and care for these children!

The funds we raise will help cover vital daily needs—such as food, clothing, medical care, and educational support—allowing Malachi to provide a stable, nurturing environment where these children can begin to heal, live, and thrive!

TO DONATE: Link in Bio

@malachi.placeofsafety
@totalsportstwooceansmarathon by @michk01

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2 years ago

Celebrating @celine.g.ct - Happy Birthday my friend!!
Your friendship is a gift I'm eternally grateful for ❤️
So many adventures!! And the best is yet to come! ~ by @michk01

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2 years ago

Biggest takeaway from 2024: Expect The Unexpected!!

This manifested in so many ways in 2024. Big decisions and big changes were the theme of the year. No real change happens without some growing pains and challenges, and also new adventures and so many new memories! I'm beyond grateful for it all!!

2025: Excited for a year of big goals, big dreams, many new experiences & moments of magic! To live with purpose, faith, curiousity, and to continuously live with the awareness of the impact we have (and wish to have) on the world. And to have fun!!

📸 of one of my highlights of 2024 - discovering the breathtaking @bakkrans by @michk01

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