Tipping the most southerly section of South Africa is the wonderful Western Cape. Edged by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, and the Indian Ocean on the east; the Western Cape is famed for its diverse climates.
Most of the Western Cape is classified as 'Mediterranean' and is dominated by the sandstone Cape Fold Mountains. The interior sports semi-arid conditions typical of the mystical Karoo, and as one heads up the east coast the environment mellows into a maritime climate, feeding dense moisture into the green forests of the Garden Route.
Boasting the endemic Cape Floral Kingdom with nostalgic whiffs of Fynbos underfoot; the Western Cape is exceptionally popular with local and international holiday-makers. Whether it's strolling from one vineyard to the next on the Winelands Trail, dossing down in luxury B&Bs after a day of dedicated strandloping, or whale watching along the coast, there's something for everyone in this foot of the country.
This unique nature trail, in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, is just 2hr from Cape Town, close to Hermanus in the Overberg. Two or three night trail options take hikers through mountain fynbos, remote forests, and some fascinating environmental and social projects along the way. Enjoy knowledgeable guides, the opportunity to plant a tree in your name, and locally grown food and wine on this eco-trail.
Discover the wonders of Walker Bay’s nature, culture and heritage on this new 5-day luxury catered hiking trail near Stanford and Hermanus. Your expert guide will piece together the story of the region, revealing its diversity and uniqueness, as you traverse ancient milkwood forests, coastal caves and fynbos terrain.
Walk and wine through vineyards and olive groves in the Robertson-Ashton valley. Overnighting at a 4-star country manor, you’ll wine(d) and taste your way through some prominent wine estates, artisan eateries, and discover less known treasures along the way.
Enjoy a rich tapestry of fynbos, private nature reserves, wine and fruit farms. Four star lodgings, fine Cape cuisine and truly enriching guiding. These 3 & 4 day hikes along the Groenlandberg and Elgin valley, are just an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Daily hike distances range from 11 -18km / day, with some exclusive wine tastings and picnics along the way. The trail is mostly over privately-owned land in the world's first 'biodiversity wine route'.
Explore stone-age caves, and meander along the cliff tops and sandy shores, on this 4 day hike along the green and gold Mossel Bay coastline. Quality guiding on this fully catered, vehicle supported slackpacking trail, provides an enriched ecological encounter with the marine environment. The endangered Black Oyster Catcher can be seen in good numbers, whilst whales are an attraction from July to October.
