Western Cape Hiking Trails
The Western Cape is renowned for being one of South Africa’s most beautiful natural kingdoms, boasting lush indigenous forests and majestic mountain ranges. There is an abundance of hiking trails in the Western Cape.
Without a doubt, Cape Town’s best known mountain is Table Mountain. There is a network of over 550 walks on Table Mountain alone. In a few hours, one can walk up the Platteklip Gorge, which has well-maintained stone steps to the top of the mountain. Once you have reached the top, sip on a well deserved - albeit pricey - drink whilst admiring the magnificent view of the sandy beaches, lush forests and the beautiful city stretched out before you. For a longer stay, go on the luxurious three-day Hoerikwaggo Table Mountain Trail. This hiking trail is guided, portered and catered for, and links the cultural history of Cape Town city with the natural heritage of Table Mountain.
Originally a service path for maintaining pipes leading from the high reservoirs, the Pipe track is a beautiful hike linking the paths leading to the Twelve Apostles ridge. This gorgeous hike offers amazing views over Camps Bay and thick bush. There is also the one hour climb to Lion’s Head, which provides the absolute best scenery for a little effort. Take a walk through the lush and exquisite Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Shaded by indigenous forest and provided with tree identification tags, Skeleton Gorge ascends from the 310 metre contour path above the Kirstenbosch Gardens and takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete. Panorama, Banhoek and Swartboskloof are all fantastic day hikes leading through the flourishing Cape Winelands in the Stellenbosch region.
Every year, The Southern Right Whale migrates its way to the Western Cape to mate, calve and feed. Acclaimed to be the whale-watching capital of the world, Hermanus hiking trails provide one the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in all their glory. De Hoop Whale Hiking Trail is also a must. Near Bredasdorp, this trail traverses one of the Western Cape's most exceptional and diverse nature reserves, whilst offering unique and comfortable overnight accommodation situated at spectacular locations. De Hoop is world-renowned as one of the best whale-watching spots.
The Cedarberg Wilderness region is acclaimed for its unique rock formations, bushman paintings, game and mystic mountain ranges. There is an extensive network of unmarked, well maintained footpaths that are laid out to discover these wonders better. The Wolfberg Cracks and Arch, the Maltese Cross and Sneeuberg are all popular day hikes. The Sevilla Rock Art Trail is a four kilometre hiking trail visiting nine extraordinary sites of rock art left behind by the San people who inhabited the area for thousands of years.
The Garden Route is famous for its natural beauty, indigenous forests and shimmering lakes. The Garden Route Trail is a five-day coastal trail passing through three nature reserves between Wilderness and Knysna. Hike through rain forests and along secluded beaches, and spot the magnificent birds. Your luggage is transported and your overnight accommodation is a combination of B&B's, cabanas and chalets. Bring along friends and family and experience the Garden Route in a unique way. Knysna has an abundance of forests, lakes and estuaries. The Harkerville and Elephant hiking trails will guide you along these magnificent forests. Observe the fantastic bird life and massive trees that are at home in this beautiful town.
These are just a few of the abundant fantastic hikes in the Western Cape, an astonishingly beautiful province, promising an unforgettable hiking experience.
Featured Hiking Trails in the Western Cape
The Whale Trail
The Whale Trail is not a new trail, having been around since about 2002, but it has become extremely popular. Nonetheless, the five-day Whale Hiking trail must be one of South Africa’s greatest selling points. It is truly a unique experience, perhaps comparable with the likes of the Otter Trail that rates as one of the ... more information
The Otter Trail
Undoubtedly the best known and most popular of the South African hiking trails, the Otter Trail must rank alongside the best trails in the world. The Otter Trail follows the spectacular Garden Route coastline from Storms River Mouth to Nature's Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park, in the Eastern Cape. The trail takes 5 days ... more information
Table Mountain Hiking Trails
Capetonians are incredibly fortunate to have a National Park right on the doorstep in the city, and the best way to explore it is on foot. Read on for a summarised list of some the various walks in, around and on Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. Includes The Pipe track, Grootkop, Skeleton Gorge and more ... more information
Walk above St James
Walking above St James – a perfect child-friendly Cape Town hike via the Old Mule Path. From the Mule Path one can see right over False Bay from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town, although not all at once. Only after losing sight of Muizenberg does Kalk Bay and then Simon’s Town make an appearance ... more information
Table Mountain Pipe Track
If you like walking but are not up for a big hike, the Pipe Track is a nice flat walk perfect for afternoon and early evening excursions. The walk faces the Atlantic Ocean and gives a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, taking you high above Cape Town city. The walk is easy and ... more information
Skeleton Gorge Hiking Trail
One of the most popular routes to the top of Table Mountain is via Skeleton Gorge, a trail that begins in the Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens, on the mountain’s eastern slopes. Perhaps not the friendliest-sounding little wander, Skeleton Gorge isn’t as ominous as it sounds – a reasonable measure of fitness will have you ... more information
Hout Bay and beyond – the Oude Skip hike
The Oude Skip (or Oude Schip) walk, named after the shipwreck and also known as the Sandy Bay shipwreck hiking trail, shares portions of its hike with the larger Karbonkelberg Traverse, which is roughly seven hours of hard walk from Hout Bay harbour to Llandudno around the coast ... more information
Constantia Valley Walks & Trails
In Constantia’s green belt there are no fewer than nine interwoven trails that provide inner-city walking that is easy to reach but nevertheless manages to give one a sense of getting away from it all, surrounded by the green leafiness of Constantia. The not very strenuous walks are roughly 30 to 45 minutes each ... more information
Cecilia Forest Walk
Cecilia Forest is a beautiful part of Constantia in which to walk. There are a number of routes to choose from, the most popular of which begins at the Cecilia Forest car park where Rhodes and Hohenhort Drives meet. You do need to watch out for the forks along this path as initially you take ... more information
Steenberg Peak at Silvermine
From the top of Steenberg Peak there are uninterrupted 360° views that are awe inspiring and well worth the steep steps to reach it. On the one side one can see all the way to Long Beach in Noordhoek, and on the other all the way across Marina da Gama and Muizenberg to False Bay. This is where ... more information
Walk to Elephant’s Eye Cave
Most of the walk is along well-hewn paths and gravel roads, which makes it fairly easy going, give or take the odd over-achiever who makes doing the route double-time their goal for the morning! The views are pretty spectacular the higher you get, but the biggest surprise is getting over the hill to the Tokai forest side, and looking out ... more information
The yellow route at Helderberg Nature Reserve
Lying at the foot of the Helderberg is a large nature reserve. But this mountain does not stand alone. When one takes in the vista from the reserve, you are practically surrounded by mountains – testimony to the fact that the Helderberg Nature Reserve lies enshrouded by the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve and ... more information
Rasperpunt Hiking Trail
More commonly known as the Agulhas walking trail, because it takes place within the Agulhas National Park, the Rasperpunt hike begins just west of the famous Agulhas lighhouse - the reason so many visitors come to L'Agulhas in the first place. Actually the Rasperpunt Hiking Trail is a circular trail that ... more information
Spookdraai Hiking Trail
There is no secret behind the name of this hiking trail at Cape Agulhas. There have been so many shipwrecks along this coastline that even if you do not believe in ghosts (spook) you would have to at least acknowledge the possibility that a fair number of discontented souls may well continue to ... more information
Cape of Good Hope Trail
The Cape of Good Hope Trail is a 34km circular route that starts and ends at the entrance gate to the Cape of Good Hope. Secure overnight parking is available here so your car will be safe while you enjoy a two day hike with an overnight stay at one of the Rooikrans cottages. The two day hike starts at the Main ... more information
Hoerikwaggo Trail
The well known Hoerikwaggo Trail (from the Khoi word meaning ‘mountain in the sea’) is made of different trails taking one on a journey from Table Mountain to Cape Point. You are guaranteed breathtaking views and fantastic flora. The trail starts at Table Mountain and passes the highest point of the mountain; Maclears ... more information
Valley of the Gods Hiking Trail
This walk is along one of the most popular routes on the mountain and you get to enjoy great views along the way! You start the walk from Rontree Estate which is above Camps Bay. Make your way to Theresa Avenue and locate the concrete path that starts at the Table Mountain Nature Reserve sign ... more information
Waterworks Museum Walk
The Waterworks Mueseum Walk is a wonderful 12km walk starting at the top of Table Mountain (at the cable car station) and ending at Constantia Nek. With a bit of preparation and planning, you could work it that you only spend about five minutes walking uphill and the rest is flat or downhill walking ... more information
Orange Kloof Forest Trail
The Orange Kloof trail is circular and takes one behind Table Mountain to the source of the Disa River and then back to the top end of Hout Bay. We didn’t do the full circuit, which is 8 kilometres and can take 6 hours. We cut out the bit to Hell’s Gate (the source of the river) and took a pleasurably ramble through the forest ... more information
Easy Walks in Cape Town
It’s not always easy to find walks on which you can take a four year old. Actually, to be more frank, because his level of fitness easily surpasses mine, it isn’t easy to find walks that a four year old will complete. If he chooses not to, and this is more often than not, then our backs or shoulders become his transport ... more information
Lion's Head Trail
Rising up 669 metres above sea level, Lion’s Head offers some spectacular panoramic views. From its summit you can cast your eyes over the Cape Town city bowl, Table Bay, the Atlantic seaboard (including dazzling Camps Bay and Clifton) and, on a clear day, right out to Robben Island. if it’s a view you want, it’s a ... more information
Rock-hopping in Bainskloof
For more adventurous types who don’t only go camping to sleep off the previous night’s Klipdrift or spend the weekend fantasizing about the return of their hair-dryer, I highly recommend camping at Tweede Tol in Bainskloof and doing the rock-hopper trail along the Witte River between the campsite and Eerste Tol at... more information
Kleinplaas Walk (above Simon's Town)
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the land of the hobbits first-hand then head off to Red Hill reserve and the Kleinplaas Dam, just above Simon’s Town. First of all, it’s not inundated with people and their dogs (although dogs are most welcome; this is purely a figure of speech), and secondly it is an enchanted countryside ... more information
Tranquility Cracks (or Yellowwood Cracks)
Tranquillity Cracks, also known as Yellowwood Cracks takes its name from the forest of Yellowwoods growing from a crack in the skull of Table Mountain. Start this walk from the Table Mountain Nature Reserve signpost on Theresa Avenue above Camps Bay. Follow the path beyond the gate to the Pipe Track and then ... more information
Postberg Flower Trail
The landscape is strewn with multi-hued wild flowers nestled in the abundant fynbos that carpets most of the reserve and stretches on either horizon to meet the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s pristine, undisturbed nature as far as the eye can see, and we’re a handful of the maximum ... more information
The Hunter Gatherer Hiking Trail (Garden Route)
If you are looking for a hike with an educational slant then try this hiking trail between Boggomsbaai and Vleesbaai in the Mossel Bay area of the Garden Route. The hike takes you over dunes and along beautiful beaches and along the way allows you to learn more about the habits and ways of the people who ... more information
The Swartberg Hiking Trail
The Swartberg hiking trail is in the Little Karoo (nearest towns are Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert) in the Western Cape, a place famous mostly for its ostrich farms and The Cango Caves. The trail is actually comprised of several interlinked trails that offer varying degrees of difficulty. A permit must be obtained from ... more information
Swellendam Hiking Trail
There are six huts scattered across the trail that offer basic amenities, although fires are only allowed in certain areas because of the very real risk of veld fires. The vegetation is predominantly fynbos (there was pine forest at the beginning and end of the trail) and there are amazing views as you ... more information
Suicide Gorge
The Riviersonderend Gorge is 24 kilometres long, and Suicide Gorge is a 17 kilometre circular haul. Some people do both gorges on the same day – it is possible and one can head from the one gorge on to the other – but given that we weren’t kloofing fundis, we had decided to play it calm and ... more information
Yellowwood Trail, Kirstenbosch
If you’re looking for a not-so-taxing, can-do-on-extremely-hot-days kind of hike, then the Yellowwood trail at Kirstenbosch is definitely up there on the list, along with strolls through neighbouring Cecilia forest and Newlands forest. It’s also a great hike to do with children as it’s manageable with ... more information
Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail (McGregor-to-Greyton Trail)
t is hard to imagine that the walk between McGregor and Greyton, both wonderful little towns in their own right and worthy of overnight stays at each, is a mere 15 odd kilometres (depending on which account you read, the distance varies between 14km and 19 km), whilst the drive between the two ... more information
The Botterboom Hiking Trail, Worcester
The Botterboom Hiking Trail is, in its entirety, a two and a half day hike and was designed to give adventure to both serious walkers and casual outdoor enthusiasts. The region, steeped in history, is exceptionally pretty and the trail takes in all aspects of this; so there’s a little bit of something for everyone ... more information
Cecilia Waterfall from Kirstenbosch
Normally, when people speak about walking Cecilia Forest, they refer to the more-or-less amble you can do through the forest after parking on Rhodes Drive, along the main jeep track. Cecilia Forest has a number of lovely walks and jogging paths that pass through ... more information
The Krom River Hike
The hike up the Krom River, which runs the length of Du Toitskloof, is one of a number of options in the Limietberg Nature Reserve. You need a permit to hike in this beautiful stretch of outdoor indulgence, in amongst mountain scenery and fynbos, although the number of people who... more information
Peers Cave Hike
Most people get to Peers Cave, above the dunes of Fish Hoek, in a fairly dignified manner, albeit a steep one. There is, after all, a fairly logical and easy to find path hewn for hikers that leaves a parking lot on Ou Kaapse Weg and takes you up to the cave in twenty minutes... more information
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails – slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in Milnerton in the south, to ... more information
Berg River Canooze
The Berg River Canooze, one of five trails that take place within the Cape West Coast Biosphere, is a relatively easy downstream kayak from Hopefield to Velddrif, with farm stays en route. The emphasis of this trail is on relaxation. There are no rapids and all of it is downstream ... more information
Darling Stagger
One of five slackpacking trails in the Cape West Coast Biosphere, the Darling Stagger emphasises food and wine, together with a walk and a cycle that allow one to experience the surrounds of the gorgeous town of Darling. The trail follows a route once walked by both the short-necked giraffe ... more information
Eve's Trail
The theme of this trail, as the name suggests, is walking in the footsteps of Eve, who is regarded as the mother of all human life. The spectacular scenery and lack of human activity gives one an idea of what it must have been like to be governed only by the sun, the stars and the tides. The idea is that ... more information
Five Bay Trail
The trail starts with a late afternoon stroll along the beaches of Paternoster as far as 'Tweede Mosselbank' (named such by local fishermen) and on to dinner at a local restaurant. Day two takes one through the fishing village of Paternoster along the beach to Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and ... more information
Wheels of Time Trail
Aimed more at recreational cyclists than Absa Cape Epic trainees, the mountain bike ride traces the secondary roads of the West Coast, with varying destinations and overnight stops. You can be assured of incredible scenery and fun, but at times challenging, cycling. The trail can be divided up ... more information
The Whale Trail
The Whale Trail is not a new trail, having been around since about 2002, but it has become extremely popular. Nonetheless, the five-day Whale Hiking trail must be one of South Africa’s greatest selling points. It is truly a unique experience, perhaps comparable with the likes of the Otter Trail that rates as one of the ... more information
The Otter Trail
Undoubtedly the best known and most popular of the South African hiking trails, the Otter Trail must rank alongside the best trails in the world. The Otter Trail follows the spectacular Garden Route coastline from Storms River Mouth to Nature's Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park, in the Eastern Cape. The trail takes 5 days ... more information
Table Mountain Hiking Trails
Capetonians are incredibly fortunate to have a National Park right on the doorstep in the city, and the best way to explore it is on foot. Read on for a summarised list of some the various walks in, around and on Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. Includes The Pipe track, Grootkop, Skeleton Gorge and more ... more information
Walk above St James
Walking above St James – a perfect child-friendly Cape Town hike via the Old Mule Path. From the Mule Path one can see right over False Bay from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town, although not all at once. Only after losing sight of Muizenberg does Kalk Bay and then Simon’s Town make an appearance ... more information
Table Mountain Pipe Track
If you like walking but are not up for a big hike, the Pipe Track is a nice flat walk perfect for afternoon and early evening excursions. The walk faces the Atlantic Ocean and gives a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, taking you high above Cape Town city. The walk is easy and ... more information
Skeleton Gorge Hiking Trail
One of the most popular routes to the top of Table Mountain is via Skeleton Gorge, a trail that begins in the Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens, on the mountain’s eastern slopes. Perhaps not the friendliest-sounding little wander, Skeleton Gorge isn’t as ominous as it sounds – a reasonable measure of fitness will have you ... more information
Hout Bay and beyond – the Oude Skip hike
The Oude Skip (or Oude Schip) walk, named after the shipwreck and also known as the Sandy Bay shipwreck hiking trail, shares portions of its hike with the larger Karbonkelberg Traverse, which is roughly seven hours of hard walk from Hout Bay harbour to Llandudno around the coast ... more information
Constantia Valley Walks & Trails
In Constantia’s green belt there are no fewer than nine interwoven trails that provide inner-city walking that is easy to reach but nevertheless manages to give one a sense of getting away from it all, surrounded by the green leafiness of Constantia. The not very strenuous walks are roughly 30 to 45 minutes each ... more information
Cecilia Forest Walk
Cecilia Forest is a beautiful part of Constantia in which to walk. There are a number of routes to choose from, the most popular of which begins at the Cecilia Forest car park where Rhodes and Hohenhort Drives meet. You do need to watch out for the forks along this path as initially you take ... more information
Steenberg Peak at Silvermine
From the top of Steenberg Peak there are uninterrupted 360° views that are awe inspiring and well worth the steep steps to reach it. On the one side one can see all the way to Long Beach in Noordhoek, and on the other all the way across Marina da Gama and Muizenberg to False Bay. This is where ... more information
Walk to Elephant’s Eye Cave
Most of the walk is along well-hewn paths and gravel roads, which makes it fairly easy going, give or take the odd over-achiever who makes doing the route double-time their goal for the morning! The views are pretty spectacular the higher you get, but the biggest surprise is getting over the hill to the Tokai forest side, and looking out ... more information
The yellow route at Helderberg Nature Reserve
Lying at the foot of the Helderberg is a large nature reserve. But this mountain does not stand alone. When one takes in the vista from the reserve, you are practically surrounded by mountains – testimony to the fact that the Helderberg Nature Reserve lies enshrouded by the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve and ... more information
Rasperpunt Hiking Trail
More commonly known as the Agulhas walking trail, because it takes place within the Agulhas National Park, the Rasperpunt hike begins just west of the famous Agulhas lighhouse - the reason so many visitors come to L'Agulhas in the first place. Actually the Rasperpunt Hiking Trail is a circular trail that ... more information
Spookdraai Hiking Trail
There is no secret behind the name of this hiking trail at Cape Agulhas. There have been so many shipwrecks along this coastline that even if you do not believe in ghosts (spook) you would have to at least acknowledge the possibility that a fair number of discontented souls may well continue to ... more information
Cape of Good Hope Trail
The Cape of Good Hope Trail is a 34km circular route that starts and ends at the entrance gate to the Cape of Good Hope. Secure overnight parking is available here so your car will be safe while you enjoy a two day hike with an overnight stay at one of the Rooikrans cottages. The two day hike starts at the Main ... more information
Hoerikwaggo Trail
The well known Hoerikwaggo Trail (from the Khoi word meaning ‘mountain in the sea’) is made of different trails taking one on a journey from Table Mountain to Cape Point. You are guaranteed breathtaking views and fantastic flora. The trail starts at Table Mountain and passes the highest point of the mountain; Maclears ... more information
Valley of the Gods Hiking Trail
This walk is along one of the most popular routes on the mountain and you get to enjoy great views along the way! You start the walk from Rontree Estate which is above Camps Bay. Make your way to Theresa Avenue and locate the concrete path that starts at the Table Mountain Nature Reserve sign ... more information
Waterworks Museum Walk
The Waterworks Mueseum Walk is a wonderful 12km walk starting at the top of Table Mountain (at the cable car station) and ending at Constantia Nek. With a bit of preparation and planning, you could work it that you only spend about five minutes walking uphill and the rest is flat or downhill walking ... more information
Orange Kloof Forest Trail
The Orange Kloof trail is circular and takes one behind Table Mountain to the source of the Disa River and then back to the top end of Hout Bay. We didn’t do the full circuit, which is 8 kilometres and can take 6 hours. We cut out the bit to Hell’s Gate (the source of the river) and took a pleasurably ramble through the forest ... more information
Easy Walks in Cape Town
It’s not always easy to find walks on which you can take a four year old. Actually, to be more frank, because his level of fitness easily surpasses mine, it isn’t easy to find walks that a four year old will complete. If he chooses not to, and this is more often than not, then our backs or shoulders become his transport ... more information
Lion's Head Trail
Rising up 669 metres above sea level, Lion’s Head offers some spectacular panoramic views. From its summit you can cast your eyes over the Cape Town city bowl, Table Bay, the Atlantic seaboard (including dazzling Camps Bay and Clifton) and, on a clear day, right out to Robben Island. if it’s a view you want, it’s a ... more information
Rock-hopping in Bainskloof
For more adventurous types who don’t only go camping to sleep off the previous night’s Klipdrift or spend the weekend fantasizing about the return of their hair-dryer, I highly recommend camping at Tweede Tol in Bainskloof and doing the rock-hopper trail along the Witte River between the campsite and Eerste Tol at... more information
Kleinplaas Walk (above Simon's Town)
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the land of the hobbits first-hand then head off to Red Hill reserve and the Kleinplaas Dam, just above Simon’s Town. First of all, it’s not inundated with people and their dogs (although dogs are most welcome; this is purely a figure of speech), and secondly it is an enchanted countryside ... more information
Tranquility Cracks (or Yellowwood Cracks)
Tranquillity Cracks, also known as Yellowwood Cracks takes its name from the forest of Yellowwoods growing from a crack in the skull of Table Mountain. Start this walk from the Table Mountain Nature Reserve signpost on Theresa Avenue above Camps Bay. Follow the path beyond the gate to the Pipe Track and then ... more information
Postberg Flower Trail
The landscape is strewn with multi-hued wild flowers nestled in the abundant fynbos that carpets most of the reserve and stretches on either horizon to meet the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s pristine, undisturbed nature as far as the eye can see, and we’re a handful of the maximum ... more information
The Hunter Gatherer Hiking Trail (Garden Route)
If you are looking for a hike with an educational slant then try this hiking trail between Boggomsbaai and Vleesbaai in the Mossel Bay area of the Garden Route. The hike takes you over dunes and along beautiful beaches and along the way allows you to learn more about the habits and ways of the people who ... more information
The Swartberg Hiking Trail
The Swartberg hiking trail is in the Little Karoo (nearest towns are Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert) in the Western Cape, a place famous mostly for its ostrich farms and The Cango Caves. The trail is actually comprised of several interlinked trails that offer varying degrees of difficulty. A permit must be obtained from ... more information
Swellendam Hiking Trail
There are six huts scattered across the trail that offer basic amenities, although fires are only allowed in certain areas because of the very real risk of veld fires. The vegetation is predominantly fynbos (there was pine forest at the beginning and end of the trail) and there are amazing views as you ... more information
Suicide Gorge
The Riviersonderend Gorge is 24 kilometres long, and Suicide Gorge is a 17 kilometre circular haul. Some people do both gorges on the same day – it is possible and one can head from the one gorge on to the other – but given that we weren’t kloofing fundis, we had decided to play it calm and ... more information
Yellowwood Trail, Kirstenbosch
If you’re looking for a not-so-taxing, can-do-on-extremely-hot-days kind of hike, then the Yellowwood trail at Kirstenbosch is definitely up there on the list, along with strolls through neighbouring Cecilia forest and Newlands forest. It’s also a great hike to do with children as it’s manageable with ... more information
Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail (McGregor-to-Greyton Trail)
t is hard to imagine that the walk between McGregor and Greyton, both wonderful little towns in their own right and worthy of overnight stays at each, is a mere 15 odd kilometres (depending on which account you read, the distance varies between 14km and 19 km), whilst the drive between the two ... more information
The Botterboom Hiking Trail, Worcester
The Botterboom Hiking Trail is, in its entirety, a two and a half day hike and was designed to give adventure to both serious walkers and casual outdoor enthusiasts. The region, steeped in history, is exceptionally pretty and the trail takes in all aspects of this; so there’s a little bit of something for everyone ... more information
Cecilia Waterfall from Kirstenbosch
Normally, when people speak about walking Cecilia Forest, they refer to the more-or-less amble you can do through the forest after parking on Rhodes Drive, along the main jeep track. Cecilia Forest has a number of lovely walks and jogging paths that pass through ... more information
The Krom River Hike
The hike up the Krom River, which runs the length of Du Toitskloof, is one of a number of options in the Limietberg Nature Reserve. You need a permit to hike in this beautiful stretch of outdoor indulgence, in amongst mountain scenery and fynbos, although the number of people who... more information
Peers Cave Hike
Most people get to Peers Cave, above the dunes of Fish Hoek, in a fairly dignified manner, albeit a steep one. There is, after all, a fairly logical and easy to find path hewn for hikers that leaves a parking lot on Ou Kaapse Weg and takes you up to the cave in twenty minutes... more information
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails – slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in Milnerton in the south, to ... more information
Berg River Canooze
The Berg River Canooze, one of five trails that take place within the Cape West Coast Biosphere, is a relatively easy downstream kayak from Hopefield to Velddrif, with farm stays en route. The emphasis of this trail is on relaxation. There are no rapids and all of it is downstream ... more information
Darling Stagger
One of five slackpacking trails in the Cape West Coast Biosphere, the Darling Stagger emphasises food and wine, together with a walk and a cycle that allow one to experience the surrounds of the gorgeous town of Darling. The trail follows a route once walked by both the short-necked giraffe ... more information
Eve's Trail
The theme of this trail, as the name suggests, is walking in the footsteps of Eve, who is regarded as the mother of all human life. The spectacular scenery and lack of human activity gives one an idea of what it must have been like to be governed only by the sun, the stars and the tides. The idea is that ... more information
Five Bay Trail
The trail starts with a late afternoon stroll along the beaches of Paternoster as far as 'Tweede Mosselbank' (named such by local fishermen) and on to dinner at a local restaurant. Day two takes one through the fishing village of Paternoster along the beach to Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and ... more information
Wheels of Time Trail
Aimed more at recreational cyclists than Absa Cape Epic trainees, the mountain bike ride traces the secondary roads of the West Coast, with varying destinations and overnight stops. You can be assured of incredible scenery and fun, but at times challenging, cycling. The trail can be divided up ... more information
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The Western Cape offers camping sites in popular holiday destinations - near wildlife parks and famous landmarks - on the coast and on popular tourism routes. Cars, caravans, campers and tents can be hired in all major centres and give travellers the freedom to explore the countryside by themselves ... more information
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Western Cape Backpacker hostels offer excellent value for money, hospitality and a safe and friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Deal direct and save! Your enquiry goes directly to the Western Cape Backpackers Lodge or Hostel of your choice - you pay no commissions or booking fees when making your reservations ... more information
Western Cape Caravan Parks & Camping
The Western Cape offers camping sites in popular holiday destinations - near wildlife parks and famous landmarks - on the coast and on popular tourism routes. Cars, caravans, campers and tents can be hired in all major centres and give travellers the freedom to explore the countryside by themselves ... more information
Western Cape Backpacker Hostels
Western Cape Backpacker hostels offer excellent value for money, hospitality and a safe and friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Deal direct and save! Your enquiry goes directly to the Western Cape Backpackers Lodge or Hostel of your choice - you pay no commissions or booking fees when making your reservations ... more information
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