Fernkloof Hike
On our Hermanus Hike, we offer guided hikes in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, we have been guiding in Hermanus and Fernkloof for over 4 years. There are some 60 kilometers of hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty, therefore the choice of length and difficulty is varied, all professionally guided to suit your level of fitness and agility.
Hike introduction
The Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometers and boasts around 2000 plant species. Therefore new species being discovered all the time by the very active botanical society that administers and runs the reserve together with the local Hermanus municipality. Fernkloof has a wide variety of habitats, from afromontane forests to rocky cliffs. There are many kilometers of trails including the cliff path along the coastal strip which borders the town on a Hermanus Hike. There is also an overnight hut on Galpin Peak at 596 meters above sea level.
Aloes beside the cliff path
Proteas abound
Lemoenkop view
Kanonkop
Sunbird2
Orange breasted sun bird
Walker Bay
Inquisitive baboon
Resident troop
Afro montane forest
Hermanus Fernkloof Flora and Fauna
Our Hermanus Hike covers the 60 Km of hiking trails showcasing the Fynbos. Therefore this is one of the most diverse yet distinctive floras in the world. Characterized by evergreen heaths and shrubs, and noted for the Proteas. The Fynbos of the reserve forms part of the Fynbos Biome which is in the south-western corner of South Africa. It is often referred to as if it is synonymous with the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the Earth’s 6 Floral Kingdoms.
Cape Floral Kingdom
The Cape Floral Kingdom falls within the smallest of the six Floral Kingdoms in the world, and is the only one contained in its entirety within a single country. The Cape Floral kingdom is 9 644 square kilometers and has about 9000 species compared to the British Isles which is 320 000 square kilometers with 1 500 species.
Hike and Walk prices
Our 2 to 3 hour hike or walk is R 500.00 per person minimum 2 people there is a charge of R 250.00 per additional person.
Half day or part thereof, includes tea, coffee and muffins. R 700.00 per person minimum 2 people. There is a charge of R 350.00 per additional person.
Exceeding 5 hours include tea or coffee and muffins in the morning and a packed lunch with fruit juice for lunch; please contact us for a quote.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
Hike and Walk Prices
Our 2 to 3 hour hike or walk is R 500.00 per person minimum 2 people there is a charge of R 250.00 per additional person.
Half day or part thereof, includes tea, coffee and muffins. R 700.00 per person minimum 2 people. There is a charge of R 350.00 per additional person.
Exceeding 5 hours include tea or coffee and muffins in the morning and a packed lunch with fruit juice for lunch; please contact us for a quote.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
As a result there have been many additional restrictions placed on us (Africansunroad.com) by our suppliers and providers, some of which we have been required to pass on down the line, and we trust that you understand.
Please note; Africansunroad reserves the right to amend food and trail prices to cover inflation related price increases. The clients deposit payment serves as notification that all the conditions have been read, understood and accepted.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
Please be advised that all quotes expire after 14 days from the date they are sent, thereafter amended prices may apply.