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)

• The weather is unpredictable in the mountain so please bring a raincoat and wear layers of clothes so you can take off and on.

• Walking poles can be useful to not put strength on knees and ankles (optional)

• Water (at least 2 litres if it is a hot day even more, a cup every 60 minutes)

• Sunblock, daypack, camera, bikini and hat in summer

• Long pants, beanie and gloves in winter

Rules to follow on route:

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• Do not litter

• Do not be too noisy

• Do not pick up flowers

• Do not trample vegetation

• Do not interfere with the wildlife

• Do not light fires

• Do not play music

• Always be prepared for bad weather

• Never split up from the group 

• Have your cell phone fully charged