South Africa on Foot walking tour
Explore South Africa’s most spectacular walking regions — from Table Mountain to the Drakensberg — on this private, two-week walking adventure on foot.
Overview
The South Africa on Foot Walking Tour is the ultimate active journey through South Africa’s most breath-taking landscapes — from the iconic trails of the Cape to the soaring peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains. Designed for keen walkers and lovers of wide-open spaces, this private tour reveals the country’s extraordinary diversity on foot.
Key Highlights
- Experience South Africa’s top walking regions in one seamless journey
- Hike Table Mountain, coastal paths, forest trails, and Drakensberg peaks
- Stay in handpicked boutique hotels and lodges throughout
- Flexible itinerary: combine both sections or travel each individually
- Ideal for keen walkers seeking an active yet comfortable holiday
Begin in Cape Town, where you’ll hike up Table Mountain and explore coastal and vineyard trails around Hermanus and the Cape Winelands. Continue along the Garden Route, discovering pristine beaches, forest paths, and river gorges before flying east to KwaZulu-Natal. Here, the Drakensberg Mountains provide a dramatic finale, offering superb guided walks amid towering cliffs and rolling foothills.
South Africa On Foot Walking Tour at a Glance (14 nights):
- 3 nights Cape Town, Kloof Street Hotel or Taj Cape Town (if 4 pax), Bed & Breakfast
- 1 night Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Hermanus, Auberge Burgundy or Hermanus Boutique Guesthouse, Bed & Breakfast
- 1 night Central Garden Route, Fynbos on Sea, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Eastern Garden Route, Tsitsikamma area, Fairview House or Hog Hollow Country Lodge, Bed & Breakfast
- Transfer to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) in time for your flight to Durban. On arrival transfer to Canelands Beachfront Lodge, Bed & Breakfast
- Transfer to Cathedral Peak Hotel for 4 nights, Full Board with daily walks with a private hotel walking guide
- Transfer back to Durban Airport for your onward flight connections.
Request our itinerary for our detailed proposal with included walks.
This walking adventure offers a diversity of walks – from a hike on Table Mountain, to walks along the coast, up dramatic river gorges and in glorious mountain country.
With boutique stays, scenic variety, and flexible pacing, it’s the perfect choice for travellers seeking to explore South Africa’s natural beauty on foot while enjoying the comfort of private, fully supported travel.
Tailor This Safari
If you have time, you can extend your holiday with a private safari in the Nambiti Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal for a memorable conclusion to your walking adventure.
Easy accommodation upgrades are available on request.
Good to Know
- We recommend the late summer/autumn months of mid February to May and the spring and early summer months of August to November.
- This private tour is ideal for small groups (two to six people) and is guided by experienced local walking guides. We show prices for when it’s only 2 people, and if it’s 4 people. Contact us for a price for 6 people.
- These prices are indicative only, as it is subject to limited walking guide availability. So advanced booking is recommended.
- We can also change the walks to be more or less challenging depending on your fitness levels.
- We can cut out the Drakensberg down to 3 nights if you need a 13-night itinerary.
