“See nature unravel right in front of your eyes.”
7 Day Hiking Tour in South Africa: Discover the World in One Country
Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa Hiking Tour
ECC Adventures' six-night, seven-day trip to South Africa includes multiple hiking trips in Cape Town and Cederberg. You will hike along Table Mountain, catch a spectacular sunrise at Lion’s Head, and marvel at the geological wonder that is Wolfberg Crack and Arch.
Highlights
- 1-way intermediate type of trail
- Moderately difficult hikes and bouldering
- Conquer the iconic Table Mountain
- Say trip seeing the penguins on Boulders Beach
- Sundowner on Llandudno Beach
- English speaking, certified instructors and guides throughout the trip
- Transfers from and to Cape Town airport to hotel included
- 6 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
Skill level
- Intermediate
6 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Cape Town International Airport
Accommodation
The accommodation in Cape Town will be within walking distance to the city center and will be in a modern and trendy hotel on a twin sharing basis. In Cederberg, you will be staying at Algeria Cottages, which is a camping style accommodation site that offers basic accommodation facilities. You will stay in shared camps and cabins that can accommodate a maximum of eight people per room.
Program
This summer ECC Adventures invites you to join us as we go on holiday to explore this continental rarity that is both a biodiversity hotspot as well as a cultural melting pot. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity to step on to the southernmost tip of Africa where evolution of nature unravels right in front of your eyes.
This itinerary consists of moderately difficult hikes and bouldering. It is classed as an intermediate itinerary and will require exposure to heights, sun and long distance walking.
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround this cosmopolitan hub.
Cape Town is a diverse metropolis with superb shops, restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a chic waterfront harbor.
After picking you up from the airport, ECC Adventures will drive you to your cozy accommodation in the city and check-in. The fun will start soon after, when the group gathers on Llandudno Beach for a sundowner, a very South African experience.
Llandudno Beach will provide us with the perfect picture postcard backdrop with its white sandy beach where waves crash on the large granite boulders below. It is the perfect start to our South African adventure ahead. Heildronk!
Day 2: Walk on Table Mountain
On your second day in Cape Town, you will have the chance to conquer the iconic Table Mountain. Depending on your group and fitness, you can take either of the routes below.
India Venster
This is arguably the best half-day route to the summit and involves scrambling and narrow ledges about 15% of the way. It is an intermediate hike and requires a cool and decent head with no fear of heights. This route will take about four hours in total.
Or Kasteelspoort
Just as brilliant, this path offers spectacular views of Camps Bay, Lion’s Head, and Clifton Beaches, as well as takes in a lot of Table Mountain. It also gives panoramic coastal views and plenty of nature for the wild at heart. This route is less visited and has minimal exposure to heights and sharp drops. It will take you four to five hours to complete this route.
Day 3: Cape Peninsula
This day, you will get to know the real Cape Town. A full day trip seeing the penguins on Boulders Beach, you will also drive through a small South peninsula town, stopping for shopping and snacks. You will also go on a short hike at Cape Point, visiting Dias Beach and the southwestern tip of Africa.
On the way back, you will experience Chapman's Peak drive, one of the best coastal drives on this part of the country, and finish in camps just in time for the addictive sundowners.
Day 4: Travel to Cederberg
You will check out of the hotel and travel to Cederberg - a three-hour drive from Cape Town. After checking-in, you will have the rest of the day to relax and take in the Cederberg wilderness.
Day 5: Wolfberg Cracks and Arch
If you're in Cederberg and you have to do one thing, this is it! Hike to Wolfberg Cracks. This is an eight-hour hike and will require moderate fitness. You will tackle various twists and turns in the rocky labyrinth, narrow corridors, stony steps, then boulder throughout the steep ascent of about 630 m to the top.
Prepare to be awe-struck by the stunning rock formations and vistas of Cederberg Wilderness far below. Make sure to bring good hiking shoes, ample water, and sun protection.
The Wolfberg Cracks are two parallel vertical fissures extending for several hundred meters through the Wolfberg sandstone cliffs. It is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and majestic trails in the region. Part of the Cape Supergroup, these fissures along with Table Mountain are estimated to have formed at least 700 million years ago.
You will indeed be taking a walk through one of Earth’s geological marvels, all the while also feeling like it’s an extra-terrestrial hike on a galaxy far, far away!
Once you’ve squeezed your way to the top, it will be a short walk to the famous Wolfberg Arch, a chance to stand beneath the 40-foot (12 m) archway and take in the epic scenery (and many photos) of the wonderous landscape all around you.
After a short break for snacks, you will make your way back with a chance to cool off at a local waterfall on the way.
Day 6: Travel back to Cape Town from Cederberg
You will head back to Cape Town to the accommodation for the night. This day will be a rest and exploration day if you’d like to do some sightseeing and souvenir hunting at local shops.
Day 7: Conquer Lion’s Head
On this last day in South Africa, you will take on another iconic work of nature that looms over Cape Town. Lion’s Head reaches an elevation of over 660 m in height, offering 360-degree grand vistas all throughout the climb.
You will start the hike before dawn so that you can catch the sunrise from the summit (and avoid the heat as much as you can). Keeping your fingers crossed for clear skies and good weather, this hike will take about an hour and will reveal surreal views of Cape Town and the Atlantic in the horizon.
While the route is well marked, the trail will have a steep ascent and a rocky climb in some places. Make sure to have good shoes, sun protection, and plenty of water and snacks.
As you take in this unforgettable moment where the sun seizes the day over the dizzying horizon, you will wrap up your voyage to the most southern part of the African continent.
Location
Aside from being famous for its natural beauty, multi-cultural diversity, resilience, and history, South Africa is also the only country in the continent that is surrounded by both the Indian and the Atlantic Ocean, bestowing it with unique and world famous geographical and natural treasures.
You will have the chance to explore Cape Peninsula and the ‘real Cape Town,’ stop by in quaint and scenic towns, as well as see throngs of charismatic penguins on Boulders Beach while driving down some of the most scenic coastal roads in South Africa.
Food
Your accommodation will be on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner are not included in the itinerary price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- English speaking, certified instructors and guides throughout the trip
- Transfers from and to Cape Town airport to hotel and throughout
- Entrance fees to enter national parks
- 6 nights accommodation in both Cape Town and Cederberg
- Breakfast at accommodation, including sundowners mentioned in the itinerary
What's not included
- International flights
- Visas if required
- Lunch and dinner
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CPT
Cape Town International Airport
16 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Group transfers from Cape Town airport to hotel and back for arrivals / departures on ECC Adventures' recommended flight are included in the price. Transport from Cape Town to and back from Cederberg is also provided.
ECC Adventures recommends a flight that arrives in the morning of Day 1 and departs in the evening of Day 7 in time to complete the last activity.
Airport: Cape Town International Airport
Airport transfer included: Cape Town International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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