4-Day Hikes
Hermanus Hop
Beauty: 4/5 – Hermanus offers one of the best whale-watching opportunities in the world. This trail features a scenic mix of dramatic cliffs, rolling waves of the Southern Ocean, and the tranquil beauty of the […]
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Video: Suicide Gorge
Daniel Johnson perfectly captures the ever-popular Suicide Gorge in the Western Cape.
4-Day Hikes
Green Mountain Trail
The Green Mountain Trail is a 4-day, luxury slackpacking experience around the Green Mountain (Groendlandberg) in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. The Trail Experience Different to the traditional multi-day hiking trail setup of […]
Day Hikes
Jonkershoek Panorama Circuit
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a hiker’s paradise, with many trail options, including the ever popular Tweede Waterval walk. However, the crown jewel is without a doubt the Panorama Circuit which truly lives up to its […]
2-Day Hikes
Genadendal Trail
The Genadendal Trail is a fairly tough two-day hike with little shade, but the flower-speckled mountainsides, interchanging views and refreshing swimming holes make it memorable. Distance: 25.3 km (first day – 14.3km and second day […]
2-Day Hikes
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
The Boosmansbos Wilderness Area is located adjacent to the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve close to the Tradouw’s Pass and Barrydale in the Western Cape. It forms part of the Langeberg Mountains – one of the more […]
5-Day Hikes
The Whale Trail
Beauty: 4.5/5 – The trail traverses through varied terrain, from some of the most pristine fynbos mountain areas, to striking orange cliffs that offer unparalleled views across the Indian ocean, to long stretches along blinding-white […]
5-Day Hikes
Swellendam Hiking Trail
Beauty: 4.5/5: Exceptional fynbos, especially proteas, with commanding mountain views. Difficulty rating: 7/10: The first day is quite demanding. On other days, the hut can be reached before lunchtime, but the route has a fair […]
Day Hikes
Kogelberg Trail
Beauty Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 5/10 (Moderate). The path is clear and there is no scrambling. Pleasant walking, but would recommend being fit, as it is a long day out. Suggested time out is 8hrs, which […]
2-Day Hikes
Du Toits Peak
Beauty: 4.5 Difficulty (fitness): 9/10 Technical rating of trail: Lots of very steep walking and scrambling interspersed with off-trail walking and climbing. Many peaks worldwide attract allure and wonder from mountaineers, climbers and hikers due […]