This page is being reconstructed and will shortly be displaying suggested complete itineraries for the Western Cape that will appeal to Walkers. These are fully tailor-made and will involve self-drive, linking hikes in the Cape Town environs with small group trails in other parts of the Cape, walking safaris, winelands and garden route. These tours are fully flexible and can include as much or little walking as you like. The group tour we ran in March 2017, all details below, will give you a feel for the sort of things that can be done on a tailor-made trip to the Cape.
Group Walking Tour in the Western Cape - 2nd to 19th March, 2017 |
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This is a one-off small group walking tour aimed at exploring a sequence of major mountain and coastal environments across the Western Cape, commencing in Cape Town and working eastwards, up through the Klein Karoo and ending on the Garden Route coastline in the Tsitsikamma Forest. All of the walking sequences, which range from 1 to 3 days, will be fully supported by guides, with logistics and catering all taken care of, and you'll stay in fixed accommodation for the greater part - all you need to carry is a day sack containing your essentials. The aim is to trek comfortably, although some of the walking days will be relatively strenuous. An optional 3-day extension to experience a walking safari at Sanbona Private Game Reserve is offered afterwards, although this has limited places. Alternative, tailor-made extensions will be offered to those not joining the safari at Sanbona. The tour will be co-hosted by a personable Cape Town-based guide and Angus Maclaren of Walks in Africa, and a minibus will be used for the duration of the tour.
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2nd March - Arrive in Cape Town
3rd to 5th March - 3 days hiking on the Hoerikwaggo Trail (between Cape Point and Table Mountain) 6th March - Day hike in the Kogelberg Reserve 7th and 8th March - 2 days' hiking on the Green Mountain Trail 9th March - Travel to the Klein Karoo 10th and 11th March - 2 days' hiking on the Donkey Trail in the Swartberg Mountains 12th March - Rest at Groenfontein, near Calitzdorp 13th March - Travel through Oudtshoorn to Tsitsikamma on the coast 14th and 15th March - 2 days' hiking on the Dolphin Trail, Tsitsikamma 16th March - The Main Tour ends. Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport or to car hire depot in Plettenberg Bay, OR continue as follows (limited to 6): 16th March - Travel to Riversdale on the Garden Route and overnight at De Doornkraal 17th to 19th March - 3 day/2 night walking safari at Sanbona Reserve, Klein Karoo 19th March - Return to Cape Town for international departure |
Main Tour: £2,015 per person sharing
Optional Extension to Sanbona: £635 per person sharing The price is fully inclusve, with one or two small small exclusions (certain meals). The price excludes flights Notes on price:
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