The  Whale Trail starts at Potberg – Welcome to De Hoop Nature Reserve! Your adventure begins. We all meet at Potberg Hut in the De Hoop Nature Reserve at around 14h00 on the set date. After checking – in,   you will have some time to orientate yourself and soak up the setting of the Potberg Hut. While sitting under the Southern Cross, enjoying the night sky you will treated to a traditional SA braai (barbecue) paired with regional wines.  The Southern Cross is a constellation not visible in the northern hemisphere. Thereafter a thorough briefing of the hike and what can be expected on the trail will be given by the guide.

15 Km

The second hiking day of the De Hoop Whale Trail follows the crest of the Potberg through mountain fynbos with unequaled views of the Indian Ocean and the Breede River. This is a very exciting day because we end the day at the sea. The route finally exits Potberg, and leads onto limestone hills with strikingly different fynbos, then  descends to the enchanting bay of Noetsie as we arrive at the coast.

10.5 Km

On day 5 of De Hoop Whale Trail, or the fourth hiking day. Most of the day is spent walking on the white beach sand. Spot the shy oyster catchers and white-breasted cormorants as they bask in the sun and observe the remarkable inter tidal pools, calcrete formations and blow holes. The last stretch to Vaalkrans ambles through diverse coastal vegetation before we reach our accommodation situated on top a cave .