Slackpacking - South Africa

Karoo Erdvark Trail - Slackpacking
Drakensberg Hikes - Slackpacking
Qwaqwa Cultural Camino - Slackpacking
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge - Slackpacking
Baviaans to Bay Adventures
The Chokka Trail - Slackpacking
Hoerikwaggo Cape Camino Slackpacking Trail
Cederberg Heritage Route - Slackpacking
Clarens San Traverse Slackpack - Slackpacking
The Num Num Trail - Hiking
Wild Coast Walks - Slackpacking
Namaqua Silver Sands Trail - Slackpacking
Blue Mountain Trail - Slackpacking
Green Mountain Trail - Slackpacking
The Diversity Trail
The Fynbos Trail - Slackpacking
The Perlemoen Trail
Giants Castle Slackpacking Trail
The Midlands Falls to Falls - Slackpacking
The Kouga Camino
The Kouga Baviaans Hike
Shoreline of the San Hiking Trail - Slackpacking
The Crayfish Trail - Slackpacking
Cape Camino Slackpacking Trails
All Out Africa - Lubombo Mountains
All Out Africa - Malolotja Nature Reserve
All Out Africa - Ngwempisi Gorge
Kosi Bay Hike - Slackpacking
Oystercatcher Trail - Slackpacking
The Donkey Trail - Slackpacking
Trisport Wildehondekloof Game Reserve - Slackpacking
Eden to Addo - Slackpacking
The Plett Camino Slackpacking Hiking Trail
The Plett Trail - Slackpacking
The Old Salt Trail - Slackpacking
Shipwreck Hiking and Canoe Trails - Slackpacking
Castaway Slackpacking Trail - Slackpacking
Active Escapes - Slackpacking
Kruger National Park Wilderness Trails - Slackpacking
The Alikreukel Slackpacking Trail
Buffelsrivier/Moordenaarskaroo Hiking Trail - Slackpacking
The Whale Trail - Slackpacking
The Dolphin Trail - Slackpacking
Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail - Slackpacking
Giants Cup Slackpacking Trail
The Griqualand Express Slackpacking Trail
Wakkerstroom Wonder Slackpacking Trail
Baviaans Camino Slackpacking Trail
Wupperthal66 Hike

Slackpacking South Africa – The 50 Best Trails

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Explore more, carry less. Slackpacking in South Africa lets you discover the country’s most breathtaking trails—without the burden of a heavy backpack. Unlike traditional multi-day hikes where you're loaded down with gear and food, slackpacking offers a seamless, supported hiking experience where your bags are transported for you each day.

Whether you're scaling mountains, wandering wild…

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Slackpacking South Africa – The 50 Best Trails

Click here to unlock your digital booklet.

Explore more, carry less. Slackpacking in South Africa lets you discover the country’s most breathtaking trails—without the burden of a heavy backpack. Unlike traditional multi-day hikes where you're loaded down with gear and food, slackpacking offers a seamless, supported hiking experience where your bags are transported for you each day.

Whether you're scaling mountains, wandering wild coastlines, or strolling through vineyard valleys, all you carry is a light daypack with your essentials—water, snacks, a camera, and a jacket. It’s hiking with freedom, giving you more time and energy to swim in hidden pools, linger at scenic viewpoints, and connect deeply with the landscapes around you.

South Africa now boasts over 70 curated slackpacking routes, and the list is growing. From rugged wilderness treks with cozy overnight lodges to relaxed coastal walks paired with wine tastings and kayaking, there’s a trail for every traveler, fitness level, and budget. Many trails are guided by passionate locals who enrich the experience with cultural insights and support community-driven tourism along the way.

Slackpacking opens up the wonders of long-distance hiking to everyone—families, older adventurers, solo explorers, and those who prefer a logistics-free journey. Trails weave through everything from World Heritage Sites and archaeological treasures to game reserves and mountain passes, with some even combining hiking and canoeing for a multi-sport experience.

In short, slackpacking in South Africa blends adventure with comfort, offering a curated way to hike smarter, go further, and experience the wild beauty of South Africa like never before.

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