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​Day Hikes

​Looking to explore our area on foot one day at a time? Try one of these day hikes...
You can expand and filter the list by clicking the button top left. This map shows day hikes, beach walks and mountain hikes.

George

Forest Buzzard trail
​Easy hike through plantations and forest...
Groeneweide Hiking Trail
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A beautiful hike through the forest and fynbos between the Kaaimans and Silver rivers...
Pass-to-Pass Hiking Trail
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A walk through the Outeniqua mountains with great views of George...
Tierkop Hiking Trail
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Great walk in the Outeniqua mountains past Tierkop, Skurwekop and Cradock peak...

Wilderness

Brown Hooded Kingfisher Trail
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A short trail near Wilderness...
Half Collard Kingfisher & Bosduif loop
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A beautiful walk following the Touw River along paths and wooden boardwalks, take your swim wear for a dip at the waterfall...
Pied Kingfisher Trail
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CURRENTLY CLOSED ​
A trail that includes wetlands, beach and a short section through Wilderness...
Woodville Short Walk
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Short walk for young and old, take a picnic basket...

Sedgefield

Goukamma Blombos and Cape Clawless Otter Trails
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The fynbos and ocean vistas on this hike make it one of the most spectacular in the Garden Route...
Goukamma Bushpig Trail
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A great short walk through fynbos and milkwood forests...

Knysna

Brenton-on-Sea Fisherman's Walk
​A short walk along the edge of the fossilized sand dune cliffs and along a section of beach below.
Buffalo Bay Hiking Trail
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A trail through the dunes and along the beach at Buffalo Bay
Circles in the Forest Hiking Trail (Old Woodcutter or Krisjan-se-nek Trail)
​​Circular forest walk, easy to moderate, 3km or 9km, picnic site...
Drupkelders Hiking Trail
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Take this short but challenging walk into this gorge on the Homtini River...
Elephant Hiking Trails (Red, Black & White trails)
​​Choose from three easy to moderate forest walks from Diepwalle forest station, 7-9km...
Garden of Eden Short Walk
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Ideal for a short stroll or to stretch your legs while on the long road...
Harkerville Forest Flora Trail
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Take your flora guide and walk this 1km loop were many of the flora is marked for easy identification...
Jubilee Creek Short Walk & picnic site
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My favourite picnic site and a walk for the whole family.
Kranshoek Hiking Trail
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Scenic forest and coastal walk, moderate to strenuous, 4.5km or 9km, picnic site...
Millwood Mine Walk
​CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
Walk through the remains of the old Millwood mining town, 5.6km, museum & tea garden...
Perdekop Hiking Trail (Perdekop Nature Walk)
​Beautiful trail in the forest between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna.
Sparrebosch Hiking Trail (Fisherman's walk)
​​Beautiful short walk through the forest & fynbos mere minutes from town (Knysna)
Terblans Hiking Trail
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Beautiful forest walk, easy, 6.5km, picnic site.

Plettenberg Bay

Robberg Hiking Trail
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Scenic coastal peninsula trail, a must do if you're in Plett...

Nature's Valley

Pig's Head Hiking Trail
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Take this short walk to the top of Pig's Head and enjoy the splendid views of Nature's Valley...

Tsitsikamma

Ratel Forest Trail
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The Ratel Forest Walk is a great stop when traveling between Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth...

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  • Home
  • Choose your ADVENTURE
    • Abseil Kloofing Zipline
    • Boating Ocean Safari Sailing
    • Take to the skies
    • Birding
    • Canoeing
    • Geocaching
    • Hiking >
      • Beach Walks
      • Day Hikes
      • Overnight Hikes
      • Climb a Mountain
    • Horse Riding
    • Mountain Biking
    • Picnic Sites
    • Rock Climbing
    • Scenic Drives
    • Snorkelling
    • Surfing
  • Book Now
  • Media
  • Contact
  • About
  • TECH Guide
    • How to pack a backpack
    • Checklist