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You have three Fynbos Trail packages to choose from: 

GUIDED | CATERED

Enjoy three days of slackpacking along the Fynbos Trail with our knowledgeable guide who will show you all nature’s hidden mysteries. We’ll spoil you with tasty home-cooked meals at the accommodation. And there are loads of surprises along the way.

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STANDARD | CATERED

Take a break from cooking for the family – and let us treat you with our delicious home-cooked meals. While you hike through the fynbos and forests, we transfer your luggage and prepare your meals. You simply arrive and relax after a fulfilling and fun day’s hike.

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SELF-GUIDED | UNCATERED

For a no-frills hike through fynbos and forests, enjoy our Fynbos Trail budget option. We’ll transport your luggage and food between overnight stops. After a day’s hike, have fun with family or friends creating a feast in our fully equipped kitchen, braai area, or use our pizza oven.

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duration

3 days

distance

27 km

route type: point to point

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HIKE IN THE HEART OF THE

Cape Floral Kingdom

Escape the everyday bustle, and reconnect with what really matters in life.

Get your family or friends together, and join a revitalising fynbos hike to soothe the senses and reinvigorate the soul. The Fynbos Trail leads you through the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. This nature experience meanders through the exquisite shapes and colours of Walker Bay’s fynbos, through hidden pockets of indigenous forests, and via views of the ocean to take the breath away. And after an inspiring day’s hike, relax at our comfortable, fully equipped accommodation.

GANSBAAI, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

untouched fynbos and forests

Why  the Fynbos Trail?

Fynbos & Forest

Hike through Walker Bay’s untouched fynbos and forests.

Location

It’s less than a two-hour drive from Cape Town.

Natural beauty

From the start, you’re immersed in the beauty of this area.

3 Day SLACK PACK

We transport your gear between your accommodation.

BEST FIT

Choose your best fit: Guided, catered or budget.

SAFETY

This hike takes place in the safe Walker Bay landscape.

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Diversity of fynbos, mountains and old forests
“This was my second time on the Fynbos Trail and I plan to be back again soon! It is a treat to have access to this environment with the diversity of fynbos, mountains and old forests. Plus really comfortable accommodation and hosting by the Privett family. The trail is well maintained and feels safe and private, all adding to a truly special experience.” – Justine Evans
One of the best trails
“One of the best trails in the Western Cape … We will definitely do this three day hike again.” – Deborah Williams
Absolutely amazing!
“With two children 4 and 8 that really enjoyed it too!” – Joanne Verweij
An excellent repeat!
“My husband & I first did the Trail 4 years ago with an excellent guide Christoff. Last week we came back with 4 friends & had another excellent guide in Billy. The variety of Fynbos was truly amazing along with Billy’s knowledge of the flora & fauna. Comfortable accommodation, good Cape food & good organisation made for a memorable trip. Would recommend 100%” – LPEnnistymon, Tripadvisor (Nov 2022)
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Experience some of the 1 100 indigenous plant species found here – of which many are incredibly rare.

Look out for the secretive animals – especially the 106 bird species found here. And keep your Macro lens handy to witness the world of the miniature, from the butterflies to the marvellous mushrooms.

A conservation area like no other

When you hike the Fynbos Trail, you contribute directly to the conservation and social development in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy.

 

This conservancy has brought 50 landowners together, to protect 22 000 hectares in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Together we work to keep our area pristine, by clearing invasive plants, managing fire and monitoring our flora and fauna.

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Look out for these on the trail

Candelabra Lily (Brunsvigia orientalis) © photogenie

Smooth Bloodlily (Haemanthus sanguineus) © mikebrunke

Martleys Gladiolus (Gladiolus martleyi) © hermanviviers

White Afrikaner (Gladiolus vaginatus) © seanprivett