Fernkloof Hike

Fernkloof Hike

Fernkloof Hike On our Fernkloof Hike, we offer guided hikes in the Fernkloof Reserve. There are around 60 kilometers of hiking trails of varying in difficulty, all professionally guided to suit your level of fitness and ability. The Fernkloof Reserve A hike in the...

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Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

The Kogelberg Oudebosch-Leopards Gorge The Kogelberg reserve lies within the southern stretch of the rugged Hottentots Holland mountain range. The Kogelberg Biosphere encompasses the entire coastal area from Gordon’s Bay to the Bot River vlei, and inland to Grabouw...

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Whale Trail

Whale Trail

https://africansunroad.com/fernkloof-hermanus-hike/The Whale Trail is a 6 day 5 night coastal wilderness hiking trail. The trail is situated in one of the planet's most beautiful & ecologically diverse floral kingdoms, the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western...

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Wine Walk

Wine Walk

Guided Wine Walk We are offering a Guided Overberg wine walk from 2-4 days within the fynbos, vineyards and olive groves of the Hemel & Aarde Valley in the Overberg. The Hemel & Aarde Valley starts about 3 km from Hermanus town and heads northeast to Caledon...

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Hiking Cederberg

Hiking Cederberg

Hiking Cederberg  When Hiking the Cederberg you can explore the land of crazy rock formations. Cederberg mountains and nature reserve are located near Clanwilliam (+ 300km north of Cape Town). The wilderness area encompasses 71 000 hectares of rugged serrated...

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OUR SIGNATURE TOUR

Whales – The Whale Trail Hike, slack-packing bucket list adventure

The Whale Trail Hike in the amazing mountain Fynbos, that we walk through on the first two days of the Whale Trail hike. From the start at Potberg Hut to the first coastal hut at Noetsie is unique. Its known as Limestone Fynbos  found in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. This rare limestone Fynbos is only found in the two triangle’s formed between Cape Infanta, Bredarsdorp and L’Agulhus and Hermanus. And because the limestone the Fynbos is different to the surrounding Overberg area so some of the flowers we see are found nowhere else on Earth.
The final three days are spent walking on the spectacular beaches and cliffs exploring the coastal caves first inhabited by the Khoisan. The coastal section of the walk is from Noetsie to the end of the Whale Trail at Koppie Aleen.

Our Whale Trail in the De Hoop Reserve is professionally guided by ‘husband and wife team,’ Ralph and Gill, who are FGASA (Field Guides Association of South Africa) qualified Field, Marine and S.A Tourism guides. Along with our other guided hikes and slack-packing adventures, day treks, mountain tramping, in the Western Cape Overberg. In the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom and Fynbos Biome you will be in capable hands, so look no further.
The Whale Trail is our flagship hike because it’s so popular both locally and internationally, it offers unrivalled scenery along the 56 kilometre route.

 

 

Whale Trail video – our 2008 trail

Whale Trail Video October 2018

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Slackpacking vine to beach

Girls weekend away

40th birthday celebration

50th birthday celebration

The Bulgarians

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Rock Art in Fernkloof

Rock Art in Fernkloof

Rock Art in Fernkloof   Fernkloof Paintings The Rock Art was discovered on the 14th of February 2020. So we were on our way back down the mountain in the Fernkloof reserve after another successful day of ‘alien clearing’ which is the term used for removing...

Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park

Elephant - Addo Elephants Before we look at the Addo Elephant its probably a good idea to consider the African elephant 'Loxodonta africana' in general. Elephants in general  Weight       Bulls get up to 6 tons and Cows up to 4 tons. Lifespan     55- 60 years Habitat...

HMS Birkenhead Disaster

HMS Birkenhead Disaster

The town of Birkenhead is situated along the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool on the west coast of England. This is where the HMS Birkenhead was laid down, at John Laird's shipyard in Birkenhead. Initially as the frigate HMS Vulcan, but...

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“Girls Weekend Away”

“Girls Weekend Away”

Our traditional Wine Walks have become celebrated special events, ranging from annual reunions and family holidays to recent birthday celebrations. In October 2019, we hosted a group of four remarkable ladies for their annual excursion. Last year, it was Carol's turn...

Hermanus Overstrand Beach Walk

Hermanus Overstrand Beach Walk

Hermanus Overstrand Beach WalkSopiesklipThe Hermanus Overstrand beach walk to Sopiesklip is what most people imagine walking on the beach is all about.The Hermanus Overstrand beach walk starts at Grotto Beach's Blue Flag Beach, the distance from Grotto Beach to...

Beach Walk

Beach Walk

Beach walkSopiesklip Beach WalkThe beach walk to Sopiesklip is what most people imagine walking on the beach is all about. The beach walk starts at Grotto Beach, Hermanus’ Blue Flag Beach. The distance from Grotto Beach to Sopiesklip is 6 kilometers, along...

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Booking the Whale Trail Online

Booking the Whale Trail Online

Book the Whale Trail Online Booking the Whale Trail Online, and embark on a remarkable 6-day, 5-night coastal wilderness hiking trail through one of the most stunning and ecologically diverse floral kingdoms on our planet. This exclusive adventure takes place in the...

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Disa Pools

Disa Pools

Disa Pools This is a 'must do' hike if you are in the Cederberg Sanddrif area. Because the pools can be accessed from a few directions, so we chose to do the out and back hike which is approximately 9.5 kilometres long. The Disa Pools can also be reached from the...

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Maltese Cross

Maltese Cross

Discover the Majestic Maltese CrossWe embarked on an unforgettable 5-day adventure in the mesmerizing Cederberg region, immersing ourselves in its array of captivating attractions. Our focus centered around an assortment of hikes, ranging from leisurely strolls to...

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Wolfberg Cracks and Arch

Wolfberg Cracks and Arch

Wolfberg Cracks To say the Cederberg is unique is simply an understatement. It is a collection of mountains, valleys, canyons, rocky summits. streams and wild  remote plateaux of unspeakable beauty. A place that just keeps unfolding the more you explore and keeps on...

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Booking the Whale Trail Online

Booking the Whale Trail Online

Book the Whale Trail Online Booking the Whale Trail Online, and embark on a remarkable 6-day, 5-night coastal wilderness hiking trail through one of the most stunning and ecologically diverse floral kingdoms on our planet. This exclusive adventure takes place in the...

Disa Pools

Disa Pools

Disa Pools This is a 'must do' hike if you are in the Cederberg Sanddrif area. Because the pools can be accessed from a few directions, so we chose to do the out and back hike which is approximately 9.5 kilometres long. The Disa Pools can also be reached from the...

Maltese Cross

Maltese Cross

Discover the Majestic Maltese CrossWe embarked on an unforgettable 5-day adventure in the mesmerizing Cederberg region, immersing ourselves in its array of captivating attractions. Our focus centered around an assortment of hikes, ranging from leisurely strolls to...

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The Whale Trail

The Whale Trail

Discover the Magnificence of the Whale Trail Embark on an extraordinary adventure along the Whale Trail, a six-day, five-night hiking experience in the breathtaking De Hoop Nature Reserve. Nestled within the Western Cape's diverse floral wonderland, this trail...

Hiking South Africa

Hiking South Africa

Hiking South Africa Hiking South Africa, experience De Hoop reserve and the Whale Trail Hike, the Cederberg, Kogelberg, Fernkloof and many more. Hiking South Africa and experience the Cederberg mountains and nature reserve which are located near Clanwilliam....

The Whale Trek/Hike-in winter

The Whale Trek/Hike-in winter

Whale Trail hike in winter The Whale Trek or Hike in the De Hoop Nature Reserve 5 night slack-packing trail.We recently returned from hiking the Whale Trek or Trail  on the Cape coast of South Africa in the De Hoop Nature reserve.. I now feel “qualified” to write this...

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Birding South Africa

Birding South Africa

BIRDING SOUTH AFRICABirding SA offers outstanding infrastructure, with regards to accommodation and food. Therefore birding in South Africa with its varied landscapes and wildlife make it one of the greatest countries in the world to bird in.  To find over 500 species...

5 Night Ramble

5 Night Ramble

Bookings are open for new reservations. We have just completed two rambles, one in August and the other in September, See what our exciting 5 Night Ramble has to offer. Priced from R 7 400 per person, discounted rates for group bookings. Because of the Covid-19...

Whale Trail Flowers

Whale Trail Flowers

Whale Trail Flowers The Whale Trail Flowers and the Fynbos of the Cape Floral Kingdom are not usually considered by most people who hike the De Hoop Whale Trail. Most people hike the trail for the dramatic weathered cliffs, glorious beaches, bird life and of course...

Southern Right Whales

Southern Right Whales

Southern Right WhaleGreat news for the Southern Right Whales. With all the bad news and negativity in the media, especially when it comes to the state of our marine resources, it's great to be able to share something rather more uplifting. On Saturday, with a one day...