Walker Bay - Slackpacking

Slackpacking in Walker Bay in the Overberg is a treat for all the senses. This area is famous for its pristine nature and for having some of the best land based whale-watching in the world.

When it comes to Slackpacking routes you are spoilt for choice.

Deep in the heart of the Cape Floral region you will find the Fynbos Trail. This is a three day hike through fynbos covered hills, indigenous forests so don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers or to take a dip in clear mountain…

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Slackpacking in Walker Bay
Slackpacking in Walker Bay

Slackpacking in Walker Bay in the Overberg is a treat for all the senses. This area is famous for its pristine nature and for having some of the best land based whale-watching in the world.

When it comes to Slackpacking routes you are spoilt for choice.

Deep in the heart of the Cape Floral region you will find the Fynbos Trail. This is a three day hike through fynbos covered hills, indigenous forests so don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers or to take a dip in clear mountain dams or under tumbing waterfalls.

The Perlemoen Trail has been given the prestigious Green Flag status. Green Flag is an accreditation program that approves hikes that adhere to quality principles and environmental standards.

You can hike for one or up to five days through Fynbos covered hills and along rocky shores while listening to pounding waves and the distinct sound of a giant breath being expelled by southern right whales just off the coast.

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Hermanus | Slackpacking - The Diversity Trail

The Diversity Trail is a upmarket 5 day, 4 night slackpacking hiking trail. The trail traverses over the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy, Grootbos Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay Coastline and dunes in the Western Cape, Overberg region. Throughout the five days and four nights, you’ll be spoilt on this 40km hiking journey through untouched fynbos, into secret forests and along ancient Groups......
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Hermanus | Slackpacking - The Fynbos Trail - Slackpacking

The Fynbos Trail is a unique nature experience in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. This three-day, 26km trail (with optional extra coastal section) meanders through hidden pockets of indigenous forest alive with birds, past tumbling waterfalls and exquisite fynbos. It’s a true voyage of discovery, led by expert guides who point out special plants and explain the role of birds, ants, fire a......
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Hermanus | Slackpacking - The Perlemoen Trail

The Perlemoen Trail - Slackpacking (hiking). The Perlemoen Green Flag slackpacking trail, centred around South Africa’s famous Great White shark cage diving and whale watching capital of Gansbaai, consists of 1 to 5 days hiking (with either catered or self-catering). The Perlemoen trail provides insights into the area – famous for its shipwrecks and infamous for its Perlemoen (abalone) is......
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