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Click here to see a map of the Western
Cape
Greyton Nature Reserve Trails
 The Greyton Conservation Society has
reintroduced and marked walking paths for
the not-so-fit, and hiking trails for the
more energetic, in the commonage and Greyton
Nature Reserve. The paths are marked. They
start and end at the same point, where ample
parking for cars is available. (More...)
Harkerville Trail
 This
southern coastline must be one of the most
spectacular to be found in Africa. The
combination of the beautiful blue seas of
the Indian Ocean and the rugged coastline
make this a very special area for nature
lovers. Situated close to the resort town of
Plettenberg Bay, the trail starts from
Harkerville hut which is also the ending
place of the Outeniqua Trail (although they
are separate trails, they can be combined
to form a trail of none nights.) (More...)
Kogelberg Nature Reserve Trails
 Situated near Kleinmond, this nature
reserve is well known for the diversity of
fynbos species that occur within its
borders. The trail can be classed as moderate
to long. In addition to a two-day trail,
there are also a number of day and half day
trails that are worth doing if time is
limited. (More...)
Outeniqua Trail
Situated in the Outeniqua mountains
between George and Plettenberg Bay, this
trail goes through the beautiful Knysna forests.
The trail traverses numerous bubbling streams cascading
through glades of Tree Ferns and Fynbos.
The trail in total covers a
distance of 106km and there are eight
overnight huts provided for the hiker. (More...)
Swartberg Trail
The road from Beaufort West to George
as it traverses Meiringspoort Pass in
the Swartberg Mountains must rank as one of
the most scenic routes in South Africa.
The
trail is not an easy one by any means and
the weather can change from hour to hour so
one needs to pack for any eventuality. The
De Hoek resort is probably the best place to
start as there is safe car parking. (More...)
Lekker Links
Cape Nature Conservation - to book on trails
in nearly 20 nature reserves and wilderness areas in
the Western Cape.
Hike Cape Town - some great suggestions for
walks near Cape Town.
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Related pages
Alexandria Trail; Amatola (Amathole) Trail; Otter Trail; Transkaroo Trail; Tsitsikamma Trail; Woodcliff Cave Trail
Bald Ibis Trail; Camel Roc Trail
Dwarsberg Trail; Holhoek Trail; Korannaberg Trail
Klipkraal Trail; Mooiplasie Trail; Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve Trails
Black Wildebeest Trail; Eikenhof Trail; Emoyeni Trail; Kosi Bay Trail; Mziki trail
Boskloof Trail; Diepdrift Game Farm Trails; Hanglip Trail; Magoebaskloof Trail
Cycad Trail; Elandsvallei Trail; Fanie Botha Trail; Kaapschehoop Trail; Prospector's Trail; Slagthoek Hiking Trail
Boe Boes Nest Trail; Eagle Cove Trail; Kroemahoek Trail; Mateke Game Farm Trails; Rhenosterpoort Trail
Klipspringer Trail; Oorlogskloof; Nature Reserve Trails; Witsand Nature Reserve
Trails
Greyton Nature Reserve Trails; Harkerville Trails; Kogelberg Nature Reserve Trails; Outeniqua Trail; Swartberg Trail; Swellendam Trail; Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Trails; Whale Trail
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Swellendam Trail
 This is not an easy trail, especially
under the extreme weather conditions that
can occur in the mountains, but this should not
put you off as it is also a very spectacular
trail. The full trail is 6 days duration but
there are shorter routes available ranging
from single day walks to hikes of 2, 3, 4
and 5 days. (More...)
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Trails
 Surrounded by high mountain peaks that
are often shrouded in mist, the area is a
hikers paradise, with trails to
suite everyone, from 3km to 23km long. The
reserve is situated about 15km south of
Robertson on the McGregor road. (More...)
Whale Trail
This trail provides a combination of
mountain and coastal walking, together with
fynbos, rock pools and dunes. The real
possibility of seeing
whales as you walk
along the trail is reason enough to
recommend this trail.
The Whale Trail
stretches 54km from Potberg to Koppie Alleen
and has 5 overnight stops. Vehicles are left
at Potberg and a shuttle service is provided
to take hikers from the end of the trail
back to their car. (More...)
Words and photos courtesy of South
Africa's
Footprint Hiking Club
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