Cape Triple Hikes

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Contact us for information about: Table Mountain V & A Waterfront Robben Island Cape Point Cederberg

Cape Triple Hikes is an 11 day (10 nights) hiking holiday to experience three different regions in the Western Cape, South Africa. Explore Cape Town highlights such as Table Mountain and Cape Point, the Cederberg mountains and the Kogelberg area. It is an ideal holiday for first time visitors to the Western Cape who enjoy hiking.

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Overview

The Cape Triple Hikes tour starts and ends at Cape Town International Airport. You will spend time in Cape Town, the Cederberg (200 km from Cape Town) and Kogelberg (about 80 km from Cape Town). Hikes will be guided, where necessary and on good trails. Walking about 5-hrs/day, 15km maximum All transfers can be included.

Highlights

“Fynbos” plants and wildlife: The Cape Floral Region is the smallest but richest of the world’s 6 floral regions- no less than 9,000 species.It has been identified as one of the world’s 18 biodiversity hot spots
Kirstenbosch- and Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve representing the Cape Floral Region and recognised as World Heritage sites.
Robben Island- World Heritage Site and museum and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town
Boulders and Stony Point breeding colonies of African penguins
Table Mountain is one of the official New7Wonders of Nature. Stunning views of the Cape Peninsula. Chapmans Peak drive and Cape Point
Distinctive Cederberg wilderness area and landscape. Red sandstone and unique rock formations. Magnificent views and sunsets
Endangered Clanwilliam Cedar, Cape Mountain Leopard, Baboons, Klipspringers, etc and more tha 100 bird species
Variety of Bushmen rock art produced by the San
Range of hiking trails

Day 1 :

Arrive

The program is focused on the highlights and diversity of three regions in the Western Cape. We ensure that each day is interesting and well balanced in terms of walking and leisure. The itinerary is flexible and the day sequence of the program may vary, depending on weather conditions. The program below is an example. Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to chalet in the Cederberg, about 250 km from Cape Town  Dinner and Overnight

Day 2 :

Cederberg hikes

Disa Pool and Kromrivier Cave- about 3-4 hours and Truitjies Kraal- short drive and hike  Overnight at Kromrivier

Day 3 :

Cederberg hikes

Hike to Maltese Cross, Lots Wife and Window rocks. About 5-6 hours  Overnight at Kromrivier

Day 4 :

Travel to Kogelberg

Hike to Middelberg waterfall at Algeria and transfer to the Kogelberg area Short walk from Sandown beach along the coast to the Kleinmond harbour Overnight Betty’s Bay/Kleinmond

Day 5 :

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Transfer to the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. The reserve is known for its diverse fynbos. You will have different trail options, depending on the distance preferred and weather conditions. You can walk to the heart of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve for a wilderness experience or you can take a shorter walk along the Palmiet River where you can cool off with a swim. Overnight in Betty's bay/ Kleinmond

Day 6 :

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Transfer to the Kogelberg reserve and hike via the Leopard's Gorge route. On this trail you will walk through diverse fynbos vegetation and you can expect to see views of the coastline, shale forests, diverse terrain and various sandstone formations. Spend time in Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, which showcases a variety of indigenous coastal flora. Overnight in Betty's bay/ Kleinmond

Day 7 :

Kirstenbosch

Visit Stony Point, home to one of only two mainland African Penguin Colonies, alongside the ruins of the old whaling station and transfer to Cape Town. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens- a world heritage site Overnight Cape Town

Day 8 :

Table mountain

Ascend Table Mountain (1 052m) and hike towards the Cable car Overnight Cape Town

Day 9 :

Cape Peninsula tour

Scenic Cape Peninsula drive via Chapmans Peak. Hike in the Cape Point Nature Reserve and visit the penguin colony at Boulders. Overnight Cape Town

Day 10 :

Explore Cape Town

Visit some of Cape Town's famed sites: the District Six Museum and/or Robben Island prison, or walk along Promenade to Camps Bay Overnight Cape Town

Day 11 :

V&A Waterfront

Explore the extensive V&A Waterfront for some last- minute shopping! End of tour

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Accommodation

You will stay in guesthouses and country houses for 6 nights in Cederberg and the Kogelberg region. For your 4 nights stay in Cape Town it will be the following 4 star hotel (subject to availability)

Grading

Overall rating for the Cape Triple Hikes tour is: “Easy/ Moderate”. You do not need to be ultra-fit but certainly able to walk between 12 and 20 km per day and be able to cope with some hills on mountain paths. Refer to Walking grades, for definition of grades

When to go

Any time of the year, but the weather is more predictable during “High season” (Oct-Apr). During low season accommodation is normally more freely available.

Climate

Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate with mild, moderately wet winters and dry, warm summers. Rainfall measures up to 1 000 mm (40 inches per year)

Getting there

For international visitors: Fly to Cape Town International Airport From Cape Town

What to take

Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a pullover / windbreaker, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a day-bag, a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sunglasses, sun block, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes (for transporting your lunches), first-aid kit, camera, torch/flashlight and an extra plastic bag for litter.

Insurance

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

Guides

Qualified guides will accompany you where necessary and as specified in your quote

Attractions

Contact us for information about:

Table Mountain

V & A Waterfront

Robben Island

Cape Point

Cederberg

Reviews

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” Read all Reviews

Area information

Contact us for more information about the three different regions that you will be visiting on the Cape Triple hikes tour:

Cape Town

Cederberg

Kogelberg