Hiking Walking Trails

We offer unique Hiking Walking Trails in the Overberg, Fynbos area of the Western Cape from Betty’s Bay along the Western Cape coast to and including the De Hoop Nature Reserve. This covers the famous Stony Point Penguin colony and the spectacular Kogelberg Biosphere, Hermanus and the world famous Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Extending along the coast past Cape Agulhas to the Brede River at Witsand.

 

 

Kogelberg

The Kogelberg trails. We offer 5 Kogelberg guided day hikes, and 2 overnight trails – guided or unguided. The Kogelberg Biosphere encompasses the entire coastal area from Gordon’s Bay to the Bot River vlei, and inland to Grabouw and the Groenland Mountain. Kogelberg is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town the area is famous for its floral wealth. The 100 000 ha Nature Reserve boasts in excess of 1800 plant species. Many spectacular members of the Protea family, including the Marsh Rose occur here in the Kogelberg. So the Kogelberg biosphere has 3 patches of relic indigenous forest, LouwsbosPlatbos and Oudebos.

Therefore the Kogelberg indigenous forests are similar to the Knysna forests, they include yellowwood, stinkwood and boekenhout trees. The presence of the Cape Leopard in the area means that there is always the possibility of spotting this elusive apex predator. Cape Leopard

Palmiet River and its associated vegetation is the most pristine in the south-western Cape. Wild almond, rooi-els, yellowwood and cape beech are among the trees occurring in the riverine scrub. Kogelberg is a UNESCO World Heritage site now boasts stunning Eco cottages that can be hired for overnight trails. Guided hikes or walks offer so much more: Ralph and Gill live in Hermanus so they have local knowledge and they are registered FGASA and Tourist guides with a wealth of knowledge to make the most of your hike or walk.

Kogelberg Hikes

Kogelberg Hikes

Please Note: Kogleberg hikes may be subject to additional transport charges - the hiking office at Kogelberg Reserve is a 80 Km round-trip from Hermanus. The cost will be calculated for the applicable hike date.
Additional cost for entrance fees per person

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.

The Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Fernkloof Hike

On our Fernkloof Hiking Trails, we offer guided hikes in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. There are some 60 kilometers of hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty professionally guided to suit your level of fitness and agility. Fernkloof Hermanus Hike, the Nature reserve covers 18 square kilometers and boasts around 2000 plant species. With new species being discovered all the time by the very active botanical society that administers and runs the reserve together with the local Fernkloof Hermanus municipality.  Fernkloof Nature Reserve 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 Fernkloof Hermanus Hike. There is also an overnight hut on Galpin Peak at 596 meters above sea level.

Fernkloof Hermanus Flora and Fauna

Fynbos 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. 

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.

Please provide the following items for your walk or hike
  • Day pack
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Suitable hiking/walking boots or shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars/camera
  • Medication if required