Explore Stellenbosch Valley

Weather in the Western Cape Coastal region is mild Mediteranean. Rainfall measures up to 1 000 mm (40 inches) per year.

You will start in Somerset West, 35 km from Cape Town airport. Private transfers available on request – please ask for rates.

Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in day bag), day bag, swimming costume, 1 x water bottle with 1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, rainproof, fleece, compass, torch and a first-aid kit.

You will stay in 4 star hotels/guesthouses. The Superior package offers superior 4 star rooms – and 5 star accommodation, if available. It is not a continuous walk. You will normally be based at two locations but it depends on availability. Transfers from arrival at the first hotel to the end of the trail are included in the package. Click on the pictures to view the high standard of accommodation:

“Overall rating is moderate. You do not need to be ultra-fit but certainly able to walk between 12 and 25 kms per day and be able to cope with undulating countryside and some hills. The route takes you along stony mountain paths, along field and farm tracks and along country roads. The daily walking grades are as follows:
Day 1 – Arrival, Day 2 – Easy, Days 3, 4, 5 and 6 – Moderate, and Day 7 – Easy

Refer to Walking grades, for definition of grades

From beginning of October to end of April (high season). The route is also available during low season and may be at a reduced rate. Please contact us for details. Low season is a popular time for the locals in the mountains because of the cooler temperatures, although the weather is less predictable. Early reservation ensure that the best accommodation can be obtained.”

We recommend that you arrange appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of you having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

Our detailed route notes and -description allow you to walk self-guided and at your own pace amid splendid scenery while we transport your luggage. As soon as we have finalised your booking and hotel schedule we will forward your Hotel guide per email. This will specify your hotel schedule and directions. (We are using different hotels/guest houses from time to time) The second component of your route description is your Route guide. This specially prepared guide include route notes, maps and GPS references. Going self-guided is simple and convenient with our Route-and Hotel guide. It allows you to set out when you like, stop where you want and visit sites en route that are of interest to you. The Route guide will be given to you on the date of your arrival.

You will walk across or visit award-winning wine estates famous for their wine and unique offerings:
Lourensford Estate, Somerset West, Vriesenhof Vineyards, Stellenbosch, Vergelegen Estate, Somerset West, Dornier Wines, Stellenbosch, Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch, De Trafford Wines, Stellenbosch, Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate, Somerset West, Mont Marie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Lanzerac Estate, Stellenbosch

Comments by guests who have experienced a self-guided walking/hiking holiday offered by
Trails and Travel in South Africa :
“Overall, the holiday was invigorating-  You certainly went out of your way to make the whole time memorable- We are recommending it to our walking community in the States- Fantastic walks, wines and accommodation”

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The Cape Winelands Walk is in the area around Somerset West and Stellenbosch- the second oldest town in South Africa. The vegetation, Cape Fynbos, is the smallest but richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. Find out about the history, the wine estates and Nature Reserves, etc. Go to
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