Trail & Hike - South Africa🇿🇦

Trail & Hike

South Africa🇿🇦

Overview Itinerary Package Accommodation Dates

11 Days on the Trail

A loop from Cape Town through the Garden Route and into the Drakensberg. Hiking days are full and rewarding; travel days are kept short so you arrive fresh. All major trail fees and guided hikes listed below are included in your package unless noted otherwise.

Day 1 - Wednesday

Welcome to Cape Town

Arrive in Cape Town (CPT). Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. Settle in, meet your fellow hikers, and join a welcome dinner in the city. If you land early, take a stroll along the V&A Waterfront and watch the sun dip behind Table Mountain.

Day 2 - Thursday

Table Mountain Summit

Morning: We ride the cable car up Table Mountain and hike the plateau trails with panoramic views over the city and Atlantic Ocean. The route covers the best viewpoints and fynbos meadows on the flat top.

Afternoon: Descend via Platteklip Gorge or take the cable car down, then explore the colourful Bo Kaap neighbourhood. Evening: Free time in Cape Town for dinner (not included).

Day 3 - Friday

Lion's Head & Cape Peninsula

Morning: Sunrise hike up Lion's Head, a classic Cape Town trail with 360° views. The chain section adds a fun scramble near the top.

Afternoon: Drive the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguin colony (entrance included). Evening: Return to Cape Town.

Day 4 - Saturday

Garden Route Begins

Morning: Private transfer east along the Garden Route to Storms River in Tsitsikamma National Park.

Afternoon: Hike the Storms River Mouth trail along the suspension bridge and coastal cliffs. The forest meets the ocean here in spectacular fashion. Evening: Check in to our lodge near the park.

Day 5 - Sunday

Tsitsikamma Forest Trails

Morning: Trek the Waterfall Trail or Ratel Trail through indigenous forest, crossing streams and spotting birdlife.

Afternoon: Optional kayaking on the Storms River gorge (not included) or relax at the lodge. Evening: Group dinner at a local restaurant (not included).

Day 6 - Monday

Knysna Forest & Heads

Morning: Transfer to Knysna and hike through the ancient Outeniqua forest on the Millwood Gold Mine trail.

Afternoon: Walk the Knysna Heads viewpoint trail for sweeping lagoon views. Evening: Explore Knysna's waterfront and oyster bars (dinner not included).

Day 7 - Tuesday

Robberg Peninsula

Morning: Drive to Plettenberg Bay for the full day Robberg Peninsula hike, one of South Africa's finest coastal trails. Seals, fynbos, and cliff top views await.

Afternoon: Complete the circular route back to the car park. Evening: Transfer to our next base further inland.

Day 8 - Wednesday

Into the Drakensberg

Morning: Scenic drive to the Drakensberg region. We break the journey with a stop at the Blyde River Canyon viewpoint.

Afternoon: Arrive at our mountain lodge near the Royal Natal National Park. Short acclimatisation walk along the Tugela Gorge trail. Evening: Early night before the big hike tomorrow.

Day 9 - Thursday

Amphitheatre & Tugela Falls

Morning: Full day guided hike toward the Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls, the second highest waterfall in the world. This is the most demanding day of the trip (6 to 8 hours).

Afternoon: Reach the chain ladders section and the plateau viewpoint. Packed lunch included on trail. Evening: Recover at the lodge with a well earned dinner.

Day 10 - Friday

Cathedral Peak Views

Morning: Lighter hike in the Central Drakensberg with views of Cathedral Peak and the Didima Valley. A gentler day to let your legs recover.

Afternoon: Visit a local craft market or enjoy the lodge pool. Evening: Farewell braai with the Tribe.

Day 11 - Saturday

Departure

Morning: Breakfast at the lodge (included). Transfer to the nearest airport (Durban or Johannesburg, depending on final routing) for your flight home.

You leave with sore calves, new friends, and stories from three distinct regions of South Africa. Until the next trail, Tribe!