WHALE TRAIL HIKE
Whale Trail Hike is a 6 day 5 night coastal wilderness hiking trail in one of the planet’s most beautiful & ecologically diverse floral kingdoms, along the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape, South Africa. The hike is professionally guided by FGASA Field and Marine and Cape Tourism guides husband and wife team Ralph and Gill. With over 18 years of guiding experience, we have done over 15 Whale Trails for local and international guests with great success. Our knowledge of the trail will make a big difference to you overall experience and enjoyment.
GENERAL INFORMATION regarding the trail
De Hoop Nature Reserve is 230 km from Cape Town International airport. (Transfer to & from Potberg for your own cost, can be arranged). Please ensure that your flight arrives in time to get to Potberg at around 14h00.
The route stretches over 58km from Potberg to Koppie Alleen and includes 5 overnight stops.
Trail limit is 12 people per trip (10 guests) and is termed “slack-packing”, a term used when one has the convenience of a portage facility. Hikers only need to carry a small day-pack with water, camera, rain jacket, sun screen etc. The rest of your belongings are transported by vehicle to the next overnight accommodation.
The trail is exclusive in that you will not meet other hikers on the trail.
The trail will be fully catered for and special dietary requirements met as far as possible.
Requirements: sleeping bag, day pack, hiking boots & clothing. (Hiring of equipment can be arranged)
Accommodation on the trail is in a series of cottages with mostly 3 bedrooms with 4 bunk beds each.
A 60 liter container is issued to each person for personal belongings and this is transported to the next overnight stop.
WALKING TOURS - all year
We have the following walking tours you can choose from throughout the year