Overview : Overnight Hiking Trails
Experience the wilderness areas around Cape Town on an overnight, multi-day hike with tented, wild or campsite accommodation. Anything from 2 to 10 days, following trails through the pristine fynbos, mountain streams and peaks, to experience the flora, fauna and geology of this small, yet most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet.
Overnight Hiking Trails
Multi-day, overnight, wilderness hiking trails in and around Cape Town, in the following areas. As these are official trails operated (mostly) by conservation authorities, these hikes must be booked well in advance and availability is very often limited.
Cape Point Reserve: A stunning coastal trail up and down each side of the peninsula
2 days/1 night | 26km | Overnight hut | 1hr from Cape Town | Open all year
2 days/1 night | 26km | Overnight hut | 1hr from Cape Town | Open all year
Postberg: Seasonal trail, best known for the kaleidoscope of wild flowers in Spring
2 days/1 night | 26km | Wild camp | 1.5hrs from Cape Town | Open Aug-Sept only - Bookings open in June
2 days/1 night | 26km | Wild camp | 1.5hrs from Cape Town | Open Aug-Sept only - Bookings open in June
Limietberg Circuit: Pristine wilderness area just 2hrs from Cape Town
2-3 days/nights | 25km | Wild camp | 2hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
2-3 days/nights | 25km | Wild camp | 2hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
Cederberg Traverse: Pristine wilderness area with a variety of accommodation options
3-10 days/nights | 25-100km | Wild camp/Campsite | 4.3hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
3-10 days/nights | 25-100km | Wild camp/Campsite | 4.3hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
Otter Trail: Spectacular coastal trail from Stormsriver to Nature's Valley
5 days/4 nights | 42km | Overnight hut | 7hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
5 days/4 nights | 42km | Overnight hut | 7hrs from Cape Town | Open All year
- Wilderness experience
- Spectacular, panoramic views
- Experience the flora, fauna & geology
- Wild camping
- Professional Mountain guide
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R 2100per person / day
What to bring & know before you go
- Wear strong, rubber-soled hiking shoes
- Equipment hire available on request
- Water – at least 2 litres per person / day
- Meeting point confirmed on booking
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Transfers available on request
- Food - self-catering