
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point Trail
Duration: +/- 8 hours
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Cost: R3700pp (1 person)
R2700pp (2 people)
R1800pp (group)
R600pp (children under 12y)
Free (children under 5y)
Included: Experienced and qualified mountain guide in English, Italian and/or German language.
Transport
Permit to access the Reserve.
A cup of tea or coffee and charcuterie
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Excluded: hiking gears, lunch
Transport: pick up from Hotel
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Meeting Point: Cape Town
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Start Time: 8am in winter (Apr-Sep)
7am in summer (Oct-Mar)
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Lunch: lunch pack (on request R130)
Difficulty: moderate
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What to expect: a qualified guide will assist on the route to ensure you will get the best experience and knowledge of South Africa’s history, nature and culture.
Route:
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It is about 4.5 km long. We will head towards the Diaz Beach to reach the South-westerly point where the 2 currents meet for a beautiful view of the ‘Mountains in the sea’
What to expect: We will go to the Diaz beach, which took the name from the first Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz, who landed in 1488. We might encounter Rock-Agama Lizards, Baboons, the eland, the largest antelope in South Africa, and a wide variety of Fynbos species.
What to wear:
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Comfortable footwear (hiking boots or running shoes)
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The weather is unpredictable in the mountain so please bring a raincoat and wear layers of clothes so you can take off and on.
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Walking poles can be useful to not put strength on knees and ankles (optional)
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Water (at least 2 litres if it is a hot day even more, a cup every 60 minutes)
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Sunblock, daypack, camera, bikini and hat in summer
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Long pants, beanie and gloves in winter
Rules to follow on route:
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Do not litter
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Do not be too noisy
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Do not pick up flowers
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Do not trample vegetation
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Do not interfere with the wildlife
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Do not light fires
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Do not play music
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Always be prepared for bad weather
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Never split up from the group
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Have your cell phone fully charged




