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Western Cape Hiking

South Africa’s Western Cape province is an incredible place for hiking with several world-renowned trails. On this Next Stop Africa tour, we trade the hubbub of the city for the natural diversity of the countryside on four separate day-hikes.

Experience breathtaking views of the Jonkershoek valley; discover hidden beaches along the Palmiet River trail; swim under waterfalls in Bainskloof and be transported into the fairy tale floral world of Namaqualand. Not to mention a wine farm horse trail to give the legs a break on day 4!

Walking each route, hikers have great chances of spotting endemic birds, hyraxes and

antelope such as eland, springbok, wildebeest, springbok and zebra. Hikers require a

reasonable level of fitness, need to be over 10 years of age and able to carry snacks and

water for distances of 10km. There are no shops or restaurants inside these parks, it’s a

totally natural experience.



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Day Location & activities Distance Duration Elevation Route Type
Day 1 Met by tour leader at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to central Stellenbosch apartment. Evening at leisure.
Day 2 Morning Jonkershoek Waterfalls trail, one of the Western Cape’s favorite hiking trails for birding, hiking, and running. The Jonkershoek Mountain Reserve is part of a World Heritage Site. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Afternoon exploring Stellenbosch & picnic lunch at a wine farm. 10km 3 hrs 350m Out and back
Day 3 Roadtrip to Kogelberg for the Palmiet River Trail, a wonderful, scenic, flat route all along the river. Beautiful hike with amazing flora and rock formations. Halfway in there is a nice spot to swim called 'The beach'. On a quieter day you can have the great swimming spots to yourself. 10km 3 hrs 240m Loop
Day 4 Check-out, breakfast at Meraki in Stellenbosch. Wine tasting horse trail in Wellington, ride through the vineyards of two historic wine farms. Lunch en route. Transfer to Bainskloof.
Day 5 The Bobbejaansrivier Trail boasts an amazing and spectacular waterfall. The hike to the lower pool is easy with lots of waterfalls along the way. Be prepared to be blown away by the sheer impressiveness of the waterfall. 10km 3h30 470m Out and back
Day 6 The Steenbok Flower trail is open and accessible during August and September. On the optimal date around 1 September (officially the first day of Spring in SA) this trail is a day spent in a fairyland of flowers. With the added bonus of eland, springbok, zebra and bontebok standing about in swathes of pink, orange, yellow and white flowers. 16km 4h30 330m Loop
Alternative Day 6 Wolfkop Nature Reserve Hike: This trail that offers panoramic views across the Olifants River and the Citrusdal valley. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can do this hike, bearing in mind that the initial few kilometres includes an ascent of 700m. 7.2km 3 hrs 460m Loop
Day 7 Transfer from the Bainskloof mountain cabin to Cape Town International Airport.

Tour Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights, includes 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners

Group Size: Four hikers per tour, accompanied by a guide

Tour Departs From: Cape Town, includes 4 hikes & wine tour

Price: Starting at USD 1,540 per person for 7 days



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Package Includes:
Accommodation, meals, transport, personal tour guide and entrance fees

Package Excludes:
All air travel and associated costs porterage gratuities, all items of a personal nature (beverages, telephone calls, personal insurance) and anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

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