Hiking the Cape

This dedicated Cape hiking itinerary is designed for travellers who want to combine the outdoors with an extended city stay. Cape Town offers everything expected from a modern city; fine cuisine, art, music and theatre, historic architecture and cultural diversity. But few visitors have the opportunity to explore the city’s wild side. Here, you will find some of the country’s most scenic, accessible hiking within easy reach of the best 5-star hotels.

Combine sightseeing of the iconic landmarks with hiking away from the busy trails and experience Cape Town’s true essence. While these are our chosen routes, we will, of course adapt them to varying levels of fitness and experience.

Do you like the concept of a combined Cape Town hiking and sightseeing trip, but have specific objectives in mind? Drop us a line and we’ll curate a tailored trip for you.

 

 

 

5 nights/6 days
variable

Highlights

Breathe
Cape Town's champagne air
Lose yourself
in the endless views
Feel
the soul of South Africa's oldest city
Revel
in the solitude of the mountains

Experiences

Day One

Get acquainted on with your guide on Lions Head

Meet your guide today and break the ice with a rewarding hike to the summit of Lions Head.

Enjoy the sunset with 360 degree views that include Table MOuntain, Robben Island and downtown Cape Town.

 

Day Two

Table Mountain

Conquer Cape Town’s iconic landmark today.

Your guide will discuss route options with you to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment.

Top out at 1086m / 3563ft if you make it to the highest point, or explore more remote corners of the mountain for a quiet, rewarding and mindful hike.

You may want to allow time to explore the historic heart of the city this afternoon or visit one or two of the many galleries and museums, the V&A Waterfront or a pristine beach.

 

Day Three

Cape Peninsula

Head out early today for the peninsula.

Your guide will discuss hiking options with you. These include, amongst many others, summiting Swartkop (Black Peak) at 709m / 2326ft for the more enthusiastic hiker.

A gentler option is the Shipwreck Trail in the Cape Point Reserve, offering an exciting combination of beach and bush.

Curate the rest of your day with your guide. You have options to visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope.

 

Day Four

Simonsberg

Leave the city early for your stay in wine country.

Today you hike one of the most visible peaks in the heart of South Africa’s best-known wine triangle.

This free-standing mountain offers sweeping views across the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl winelands. At 1390m / 4560ft, this is a peak worth bagging!

Enjoy a late lunch and an afternoon of wine appreciation before checking into your winelands hotel

Day Five

Helderberg

A big day for hikers today as you conquer the Helderberg Dome at 1137m / 3730ft.

This long hike is steep and sustained, but does not require any technical skill. The trail offers big views across False Bay, the Cape flats and the winelands.

Return to your hotel for a well-earned sundowner cocktail or explore the winelands with tasting experiences if you have opted for a shorter hike.

This route can be shortened if a shorter hike is desired.

Day Six

Jonkershoek

Another big hiking day as you tackle Victoria Peak (1589m / 5213ft)  in the Jonkershoek Reserve.

This iconic route is a favourite with local hikers and offers a glimpse into the Cape’s remote mountain environment.

Alternate routes are available for hikers who desire a shorter day in the mountains.

Join your guide for dinner tonight to celebrate your conquests.

Please contact us for a detailed itinerary!
Spectacular views over the peninsula from the back table on Table Mountain; local wine and produce for lunch in wine country; views over Stellenbosch from Simonsberg
Food and wine on Cape Hiking trip
  • PRICING

    Based on 2 persons: ZAR 25 100 pp

    Based on 4 persons: ZAR 15 800 pp

    Based on 6 persons: ZAR 12 699 pp

     

    Please note: all trips are customised to the travellers’ requirements and prices may increase or decrease according to the changes made

  • PRICE INCLUDES

    Private vehicle and private, qualified mountain guide

    All lunches (these are catered and/or restaurant lunches, depending on the final itinerary, including soft drinks)

    Final dinner, including wine

    All refreshments during hikes and touring (water, tea/coffee, snacks)

    Supplementary hiking equipment (walking poles, daypacks, pouches, personal water bottle)

    Permits and tour costs, based on the final itinerary

     

     

  • PRICE EXCLUDES

    Accommodation (unless hotel has been included)

    Alcoholic drinks at lunch

    Dinners (except for final dinner)

    Tours and activities outside of final itinerary

    Guide gratuities

     

  • BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

    This trip is suitable year-round, but please take note that:

    Summers can be very hot and dry (Dec – Feb)

    Winters can be very cold with snow falls (Aug-Sept)

    Your guide will do a gear check before your first hike to ensure you have season-appropriate gear

  • ACTIVITY GRADING

    This trip is graded from moderate to hard, depending on the hiking routes selected.

    There is no technical walking or climbing involved with any of the routes. However, the winelands hikes are long and the routes follow sustained steep trails.

    Some trails can be narrow and rocky

    Not recommended for persons younger than 12, unless they are familiar with multi-day hiking.

  • YOU SHOULD KNOW

    These are mountainous environments and should be regarded as potentially dangerous

    This itinerary can be completely adapted to suit your preferences – we don’t have to go deep into the mountains.

    Yes, there are snakes.. but we rarely see them

    Yes, there are leopards .. but they’re even rarer than snakes

    We cannot control the weather – this is an outdoor, nature based itinerary and indoor alternatives are limited, if non-existent. Come prepared to be take on the elements if the weather is not playing fair.

  • HOTELS

    You are able to book this experience with or without the hotels.

    Please contact us for location recommendations if you do not wish to book the hotels with us.

    We regularly run value-added specials for full package trips. If you don’t see anything on the website, please ask us what is available.

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