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Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour
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Get your heart rate up at a slow pace on the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour. Explore the highlights of Cape Town and then explore the stunning De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Your eight days may feel jam-packed, but this tour seamlessly knits relaxation and cultural highlights, such as a South African braai, into the overall fabric of adventure! Even the most iconic hikes—Table Mountain, to name one—offer alternate routes according to your preferred hiking style.

Follow your guide to incredible spots spanning Cape Town and De Hoop Nature Reserve, encountering sweeping views and wildlife as you explore. You might even spot a zebra and penguins roaming the wild! Outside of hiking, you can cool off in the water, go snorkeling, and enjoy an eco boat cruise. And when it’s time to slip into your pajamas at the end of the day, you can bask in the comfort of swanky but cozy guest houses.

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Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour

Discover Cape Town and De Hoop’s natural wonders at your own pace
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(59 reviews)
8 Days from $1,895USD
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Duration
8 Days
Season
Jan-Dec
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Private
Accommodation
Hotels
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
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Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour-1
Personalized Service
Let our experienced travel advisors plan your perfect adventure

Get your heart rate up at a slow pace on the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour. Explore the highlights of Cape Town and then explore the stunning De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Your eight days may feel jam-packed, but this tour seamlessly knits relaxation and cultural highlights, such as a South African braai, into the overall fabric of adventure! Even the most iconic hikes—Table Mountain, to name one—offer alternate routes according to your preferred hiking style.

Follow your guide to incredible spots spanning Cape Town and De Hoop Nature Reserve, encountering sweeping views and wildlife as you explore. You might even spot a zebra and penguins roaming the wild! Outside of hiking, you can cool off in the water, go snorkeling, and enjoy an eco boat cruise. And when it’s time to slip into your pajamas at the end of the day, you can bask in the comfort of swanky but cozy guest houses.

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Trip highlights

Hike up Cape Town’s world famous Table Mountain via one of many routes—opt for short and steep or a longer one with less incline.

Meander to Cape Point, encountering shipwrecks, a place to swim, sandy beaches, and a lighthouse en route.

Discover mammals peppered along De Hoop Nature Reserve, with the possibility of spotting bontebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons, to name a few.

Enjoy a traditional South African braai below a starry night sky after an entertaining 15km hike.

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Day 1
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Welcome to Cape Town
Meet your driver at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Relax and unwind for the evening. Your hotel is located in Camps Bay, a lively suburb of Cape Town with many shops and restaurants on the beachfront road that is quite close to the city centre but with incredible views of the Twelve Apostles (the back of Table Mountain) behind you and the ocean out in front. Your hotel is situated just a short walk from the beach. If you arrive on time and feel rested enough, there is an optional evening activity - a guided evening hike to the top of Lion's Head, one of the peaks situated in Cape Town itself (along with Table Mountain, Devil's Peak & Signal Hill). On a clear day, of which there are many in the Cape, this peak is a perfect place from which to watch the sunset while enjoying drinks & canapés, before heading back down.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Cape Town
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Guided hike to Cape Point
Today, you will enjoy a guided day out to Cape Point. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to this protected nature reserve that has some of the most spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula stretching out below, as well as many opportunities to spot local fynbos (flora) and wildlife including buck, baboons & mountain zebra. Choose from leisurely routes starting at 3km to more difficult routes of 7.5km that wind through the shipwrecks, Old Lighthouse, beautiful sandy beaches, dunes, and even a local dam and tidal pool for an optional swimming opportunity. Be warned, the sun in the Cape can get very hot and the ocean water can be very cold! There is also the option to visit Boulder's Beach en route to Cape Point to see the penguins and the option of taking the famously scenic 'Chapman's Peak' drive back from Cape Point which takes you right along the edge of the mountain with impressive sights of the expansive ocean and Cape Peninsula (if it is open).
Distance 3-7.5km
Overnight Location Hotel in Cape Town
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 3
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Walk up Table Mountain
Today, you will summit the biggest and most rewarding peak in Cape Town - Table Mountain. Your guide will meet you bright and early at your hotel to take you to the start of the hike. You will be able to discuss this with your guide in advance or on the day, but there are many different routes up the mountain. Once at the top of Table Mountain, there is quite a bit to explore as well as a café to purchase some well-deserved refreshments. You can choose to walk back down the same way or take the cable car for a less strenuous option that also provides a different viewing perspective of the mountain and city. Once at the bottom, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Your evening is at leisure - enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Camps Bay or head into the city centre (Kloof Street & Bree Street have great dining options) if you prefer.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel in Cape Town
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 4
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Head to De Hoop Nature Reserve
You will be transferred from Cape Town to De Hoop Nature Reserve. Here, you will be met by a qualified De Hoop guide. After a short safety briefing, you will immediately start the adventure! The reserve is home to more than 1500 different plant species and this route takes you through a downhill fynbos paradise called Flatrock for approximately 5.5/6.6km to Tierhoek. This area is rich with fynbos and Tierhoek offers gorgeous views of the vlei, while enjoying some refreshments and snacks. From there, you will be transferred to De Mond Villa, which is your accommodation for the duration of your stay. A little dose of formalities follows once you reach your accommodation: check-in, familiarising yourself with your home for the duration of your stay. Enjoy the sunset over the vlei with a glass of Overberg wine - with a possible visit from the local Cape Clawless Otter family, before enjoying a delicious potjiekos dinner under the stars while your guide entertains you with the wonderful stories and history of De Hoop.
Distance 5.5-6.5km
Overnight Location Inn in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Included Meals Breakfast, dinner
Day 5
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Go on a boat cruise
Today will be an early start. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and home-baked rusks on the veranda while you breathe in the fresh morning air. Then put on your hiking boots for an 8km walk to Melkkamer, while watching flamingos and pelicans swoop overhead. Melkkamer is a grand homestead dating from the 1800's, where you will have a delicious brunch. Don't get too comfortable though, because after brunch, we will take an eco boat cruise with your guide to the Opstal area, where you will be taken on a 7km walk with the Cape Mountain Zebra, duiker, bushbuck, Eland, Bontebok and ostriches through the fynbos and plains - before you make your way back to your Villa. After snacks and drinks, cake and tea, you have the afternoon at leisure - a dip in the pool might be just the thing you need. Dinner will be a traditional South African braai paired with star stories while you gaze at the magnificent night skies.
Distance 15km
Overnight Location Inn in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Continue exploring De Hoop
The early bird catches the worm! After a light breakfast, we start with a transfer to Koppie Alleen, a 70km stretch of marine protected coastline. Here your guide will entertain you with the tales of the sea and its creatures. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive octopus before you start walking over the dunes. After a quick coffee break, you will hike towards Wyoming - this is the last 7km of the popular Whale Trail. Be sure to take in the views and ocean breeze because after this, we will be hiking inland at Potberg. You will be transferred from Wyoming to view the endangered Cape Vultures - the Western Cape's last surviving colony of these amazing birds, a +2km return walk up to the viewing deck. After a delectable picnic lunch at Potberg, you will be transferred back to De Mond Villa for your last night. Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner prepared by your chef.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Inn in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
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Go back to Cape Town
You'll say farewell to De Hoop today after a delicious breakfast. You will be transferred to the Opstal to walk the trail to Tierhoek. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the De Hoop gate to meet your vehicle and driver who will take you back to Cape Town. Your boutique hotel for tonight is located in Oranjezicht, a suburb in the CBD of Cape Town. So this evening, you can explore different local surroundings and restaurants.
Distance 8km
Overnight Location Hotel in Cape Town
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Goodbye Cape Town
A transfer back to Cape Town Airport is included for your flight back home.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.

  • Group of 4: from $1,895USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Cape Town and De Hoop Nature Reserve are not included but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.

Also included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees where applicable

Not included

  • Flights to and from Cape Town
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Optional activities or excursions, such as the Bikes 'n Wines Lions Head Sundowner Hike on Day 1 and Boulders Beach on Day 2.

Accommodation for Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour

This tour is based in lodges and hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3- and 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour?

We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. You will spend five out of the seven days walking several kilometres a day.

Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour?

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Cape Town to start this tour?

Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). A tour representative will pick you up and transfer you to and from your hotel on the first and last day of the tour.

Is the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Cape Town & De Hoop Comfort Hiking Tour end?

The tour ends in Cape Town.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to South Africa?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for South Africa?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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