Tranquility Cracks Hike
Where? Camps Bay
Start: the Pipe Track above Camps Bay, take Corridor Ravine to the top of the mountain
Finish: the Pipe Track
Duration: roughly 5 hours, depending on your level of fitness
Fitness: moderate to very fit
Our ...
Maermanskloof hiking trail
Where? Greyton
Start: lower end of Nerina Street at the old Cape Nature Conservation camp, Greyton
Finish: lower end of Nerina Street
Duration: 5 km, roughly 3 hours
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: remember hats ...
Cederberg 100 Trail
Where? Cederberg
Start: summit of Pakhuis Pass
Finish: Driehoek Resort in central Cederberg
Duration: 9 days, 8 nights, 100 km (roughly)
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: if you are a seasoned hiker, you won't find ...
Bloupunt Hiking Trail
Where? Montagu
The Bloupunt Hiking Trail in Montagu is a challenging trail that showcases the Western Cape Province of South Africa off to perfection. It stretches for 15.6 kilometres and can take anywhere between five and ...
Tafelberg and Spout Cave Trail
Where? Citrusdal
Start: Driehoek Farm, on the road to Algeria, north of Citrusdal, after the Uitkyk Pass
Finish: Driehoek farm
Duration: roughly 8 hours; an overnight hike, set off in the afternoon of the first day
Fitness: ...
Hike the Perlemoen Trail
Where? Pearly Beach
The Perlemoen Green Flag slackpacking trail, centred around South Africa’s famous Great White shark cage diving and whale watching capital of Gansbaai, consists of three days’ hiking (with alternative shorter ...
Heuningvlei Jeep Track Trail
Where? Clanwilliam
Start: Pakhuis Pass
Finish: Heuningvlei
Duration: 12 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: moderate to easy; children can do this hike
Our tip: you do need a Cederberg Wilderness permit, which you can pick up at ...
Camps Bay Pipe Track Walk
Where? Camps Bay
The Camps Bay Pipe Track walk is a pleasant walk that starts at the top of Kloof Nek and follows the old water pipe along the top of Camps Bay. There are a few ups and downs but the route is otherwise flat and ...
Wagon Trail
Where? Sir Lowrys Pass
If you want to see old ox wagon trails, stunning scenery and enjoy nature around you then you should visit the Wagon Trail on Sir Lowry’s Pass.
In the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve above Sir Lowry’s ...
Three Sisters Walk
Where? Kleinmond
A moderate walk of 16 km, the Three Sisters Walk is a there-and-back hike that will take you roughly 5 to 6 hours to complete. Three Sister is a favourite amongst locals hikers and tourists, because of the ...
Lots Wife and Window Rocks
Where? Cederberg
The Cedarberg Mountain Range in the Western Cape is simply exquisite, emitting a mysterious beauty and allure all its own. The magnificence of this huge range is breath-taking, and continues to draw visitors ...
Woodstock Cave Hike
Where? Woodstock
Start: Rhodes Memorial (you can also park in the last parking area, past the cable station, on Tafelberg Road on Table Mountain and approach the cave this way)
Finish: Rhodes Memorial
Duration: it takes just ...
Guarrie Trail
Where? Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is a cultural hub, and known as the home of the ostrich. Being part of the Karoo, its landscape is unique. Although somewhat arid, it remains beautiful, sometimes eerily so in places. It provides a ...
Pieter Cruythoff Route Trail
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Start: stile to the north of the memorial on Bothmanskloof Pass
Finish: back where you started
Duration: 2, 3 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you should have permission from Meerhof farm to do this ...
Hole in the Wall (and caveman's overhang) Trail
Where? Constantia
Start: Constantia Nek or Cecilia forest
Finish: Constantia Nek
Duration: 8 km, around 6 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: great to do with children as there is plenty of shade and it is not too taxing, but ...