Full day peninsula tour and Cape Point hiking

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More commonly associated with bus tours to visit the iconic tourist destinations of the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Point Lighthouse, this reserve actually has some wonderful hiking options that are often overlooked by visitors. A network of trails crosses the plains, taking in some wonderful coastal and mountain scenery through the indigenous fynbos and along beautiful beaches, with the added bonus of encountering wildlife while on route. Of course, this is still a Cape Point tour and the day incorporates the traditional icons of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, the Boulders penguin colony and Chapmans Peak Drive.

Please use the arrows to scroll through the hiking options below:

Shipwreck Trail

Best option for: A combination of beach and fynbos with a good chance of spotting a variety of game.

Duration: 3 – 4 hours / 6km (3½ miles)

Description: Our favourite hike in the reserve, this is a wonderful circular walk that includes shipwrecks, tidal pools filled with sea-life, WWII era ruins, beautiful indigenous coastal fynbos and the chance of up-close encounters with wildlife such as Eland, Baboons, Ostrich and Bontebok. Beautiful coastal views and a remote wilderness feel come standard in this remote corner of the reserve that sees far less of the tourist traffic encountered at the main sites.  Finish the hike with a picnic lunch or drive to the Point for a restaurant feast before exploring the more famous features that attract so much attention.

Grade: Easy to Moderate – a mixture of beach and bush walking along the coast on mostly sandy trails.

Experience & Fitness Level Required: A moderate level of hiking fitness required along with comfort walking over uneven ground

 

Kanonkop Trail

Best option for: great ocean views, fynbos and historical relics.

Duration: 3 – 4 hours / 6km (3½ miles)

Description: Another great loop walk that crosses the coastal plateau with a good possibility of seeing wildlife, a short climb up to see the old canon on the summit of Kanonkop before descending to the coastline.  A mixture of beach and rocky promontories follows, taking in a historical Lime Kiln, various tidal pools offering an inviting swim along the way and a dramatic sea cave before ascending back up to the plateau.  Finish the hike with a picnic lunch, or drive to the Point for a restaurant feast before exploring the more famous features that attract so much attention.

Grade: Easy to Moderate – pleasant walking on coastal fynbos trails and beach, with some rock hopping along the beach.  Some short but steep descents and ascents to get to and from the coastal plateau.

Experience & Fitness Level Required: A moderate level of hiking fitness required along with comfort walking over uneven ground

Please contact us for a detailed itinerary!
L to R: Diaz Beach, Cape of Good Hope; Boulders penguin colony
  • RATES

    Please contact your DMC for rates

    If you are a DMC, please contact us for agent rates if you do not have them

    We offer scaled rates for groups of up to 6 guests per guide. Larger groups are quoted on, based on the route selected.

     

     

  • RATES INCLUDE

    Private, qualified mountain walking and culture guide 

    Private return transfers

    Personal water bottle to keep

    Trail snacks, tea/coffee and refreshments

    Lunch

    National Park entry fees

    Use of safety and walking equipment to supplement client equipment (backpacks, jackets, poles, pouches are provided)

     

  • IMPORTANT POINTS

    PLEASE NOTE:  

    • A festive season surcharge of ZAR300 per trip is applicable between 20 December & 5 January  
    • A recommended kit list is available on request.
  • FACT SHEETS

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    Cape Point hiking trails

     

False Bay coast near Die Boer

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