The new hiking tour through the Western Cape is just the thing for those who want fewer driving kilometers but more time for day hikes and relaxation. The most beautiful day hikes around Cape Town, guided by a local nature lover, show the full diversity of the region. Whether on Table Mountain or the Cape of Good Hope, the wine regions around Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the Breede Valley, nature is extremely diverse and varied. The tour group is kept small, so you have more time and can cater to individual wishes better. The accommodation is all comfortable and at the end of the trip there is even a wellness and spa area.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"St\u00e4ndige deutschsprachige Reiseleitung\nAlle Fahrten und Transfers\n13x Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck, 7x Picknick, 2xAbendessen\nS\u00e4mtliche Eintritte der oben genannten Aktivit\u00e4ten\n","cost_excludes":"Fl\u00fcge von und nach S\u00fcdafrika\nTrinkgelder\nNicht erw\u00e4hnte Mahlzeiten\nAusgaben pers\u00f6nlicher Natur\n","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival Cape Town","content":"\n
Welcome by your tour guide. Drive to the Rosedene Guest House, situated in a windless location at the foot of Table Mountain. Spend 3 nights there. Welcome dinner. (D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rosedene Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 15 km, duration 30 min<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Trip to the Cape of Good Hope","content":"\n Hike from Smitswinkel Bay to Buffels Bay 8.8 km 325 am with a visit to Paulsberg Peak and picnic. Visit to Cape of Good Hope. Hike to Cape Point 2.1 km, 150 m altitude. Return via the spectacular Chapmans Peak (B,L) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rosedene Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time Duration approx. 4 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distance 120 km, duration approx. 2.5 h<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Table Mountain hike","content":"\n Hike from the Kloof Nek car park via the Casteelpoort and Echo caves to the upper Tafelberg station 8.2 km, 880 m difference in altitude. Lunch at the top of Table Mountain Station. Descent by cable way. After a shower a city tour with a visit to the castle, the Parliament Gardens and Greenmarket Square awaits. Dinner on the waterfront, we book a seafood restaurant for you. (B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rosedene Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time Duration approx. 4.5 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 10 km, duration 20 min<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Trip to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens","content":"\n Circular route on foot 2.5 km, 90 metres in altitude. Stop at a caf\u00e9 in the garden. Drive to Khayelitsha. Visit to the Noluthando kindergarten, an African Bikers aid project. Ride along the beautiful Clarens Drive to Kleinmond to Villa Chad Guest House. Overnight stay there for 2 nights. Lunch in a street caf\u00e9 in Gordon's Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner within 10 minutes walking distance in Kleinmond. (B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Villa Chad Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time Duration 2 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 100 km, duration 2 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue to Hermanus for overnight stay for 3 nights at the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misty Waves Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 120 km, duration 2.5 h<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Hike Kogelbay Nature Reserve","content":"\n Start at the registration desk at Kogelbay Nature Reserve. Hike through primeval forest past the Platberg to the Palmietriver River. Orchids can often be seen along the way. There are man-high ericas and proteas along the Palmiet River and you can enjoy a picnic. Some of the sandbanks are great for swimming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner in safe 10 minutes walk in restaurant. (B,L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Villa Chad Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 22 km, duration approx. 6.5 h, 560 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 10 km, duration approx. 15 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus a visit to the penguin colony in Betty's Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misty Waves Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 60 km, duration 1 hour.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Drive to Betty's Bay, hike in Hermanus, onward journey to Swellendam","content":"\n Visit to the penguin colony in Betty's Bay. The cute Klipschliefers frolic in the undergrowth. Drive to Hermanus, known for its good whale watching opportunities. The best way to do this is on a hike along the coastal path above Walker Bay. Drive to Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 nights in the Aan de Eike Guest House. (B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunch on your own in Hermanus, dinner at the accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aan de Eike Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 4 km, 40 m elevation gain, duration approx. 2 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distance by bus 200 km, duration approx. 2.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hike in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve Dinner in a Restaurant in town center. (B,L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misty Waves Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 15 km, 830 m altitude, duration 6.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 10 km, duration 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Hike from the guest house to the Marloth nature reserve","content":"\n Varied hike through the Applebos Forest and the Platt, a panoramic path above the city, where you also pass a waterfall. There will be a picnic on the way. (B,L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner possible on site or within a safe 2-minute walk in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aan de Eike Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 16.6 km, 615 am, duration 6 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 0 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hiking the Coastal Trail, onward journey to Swellendam Lunch at your own disposal in Hermanus. Dinner in a restaurant only 2 min walking distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aan de Eike Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking distance 7 km, 80 am, duration 2 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 170 km, duration 2 h<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Trip to Grootvaddersbos via the mission village Suurbraak","content":"\n Drive through the mission village of Suurbraak into the Grootvaddersbos wilderness area. The number of visitors is limited in order to protect the primeval forest and the fynbos. There are vervet monkeys, baboons, wild boar and small antelopes. The circular route of the Grysbok Trail leads through both bionomes. (F, M) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner possible on site or within a safe 2-minute walk in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aan de Eike Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 15 km, duration approx. 5h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus route 70 km, duration approx. 1 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hike from the guest house to the Marloth nature reserve<\/strong> Aan de Eike Guest House<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 16.6 km, 615 am, duration 6 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 0 km<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Drive through the beautiful Tradouw Gorge to Montagu","content":"\n This is the transition zone between the fynbos and the dry vegetation of the Karoo savannah. Montagu, a charming village nestled at the foot of the Bloupont Massif, is a popular destination for Capetonians. After checking in to the Mimosa Lodge 4*, hike out of town along the Cogmanskloof Trail. The 700-meter-high Cogmanskop offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding mountain ranges. The final 2 km follow the river. These bizarre sandstone formations are very popular with climbers. At the end of the Cogmanskloof Gorge, hot springs reward the effort. (F)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunch at a sidewalk caf\u00e9 in Montagu. Dinner at your accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mimosa Lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 12.5 km, 560 am, duration 4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 100 km, duration 1.5 hours<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Hiking in the Rietkloof Gorge","content":"\n Once again, we walk from the guesthouse along the Loverswalk into the Rietkloof Gorge. The trail climbs steadily through the beautiful inland fynbos vegetation to the summit of Bloupunt Peak at 1266m. Views of over 100km are the rule rather than the exception. The descent zigzags into the Donkerkloof Valley and then back to the guesthouse. (B,L) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner in accommodation or in a restaurant 5 minutes walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mimosa Lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking time 17.6 km, 1008 am, duration 6 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 0 km<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Trip to the Stellenbosch wine region","content":"\n After yesterday's long hike, relaxation is on the programme today. We travel by car to Stellenbosch in the wine region. The comfortable Erinvale Hotel & Spa is located at the foot of the Helderberg mountains with a view of False Bay. The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation. Those who wish can take part in a wine tasting at one of the oldest wine estates in the country at the Vergelegen wine estate. Overnight stay for 3 nights. (F) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunch at a caf\u00e9 in Stellenbosch. Dinner at the accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bus distance 210 km, duration 2.5 h<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Trip to the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and hike","content":"\n In the nearby Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, part of the UNESCO Capensis World Heritage Site, the hike begins on a flat surface to the Tweede Waterfall. The next 2 km are quite challenging, as it leads up the Corkscrew Trail. The reward is primarily the presence of the king proteas found here. The following section offers repeated beautiful views over the valley and is not called the Panorama Route for nothing. The descent leads back to the vehicle with a gentle gradient. Picnic along the way. (B, L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner at the accommodation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Hermanus borders directly on the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and offers hikers very special wild plants thanks to the special microclimate. The trail first leads to a small waterfall, then zigzags up to a central plateau. From there you can already see the summit of the 800 metre high Aasvoelkop (Vulture's Head). The 360 degree view over the Overberg region and the Atlantic Ocean is very impressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>We'll start directly at the hotel along the coastal path along Walker Bay. There are magificent voews over rocky Walker Bay, where lots of whales come for shelter and feeding. This is one of the best spots for whale watching in the world. We then travel to Swellendam f\u00fcr 2 nights at a cozy guest house. (B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Varied hike through the Applebos Forest and the Platt, a panoramic path above the city, where you also pass a waterfall. There will be a picnic on the way. (B,L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n