The town of Paarl, less than an hour's drive from Cape Town, is famous for more than just beautiful wine farms. There are also some fantastic mountain biking options in the region, the most celebrated of which is Rhebokskloof, which offers a variety of routes that cater to most riders.
Nature Trails. Yzerfontein. Grotto Bay Trail. Only an hour out of Cape Town, between Koeberg Private Nature Reserve and Yzerfontein, you will find Grotto Bay; a proclaimed nature reserve which forms part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere reserve and offers several scenic walking trails, an abundance of birdlife and, during spring, becomes a wonderland of wild flowers.
Cape Point is a hiker's paradise, and there are a number of beautiful and manageable short walks throughout the reserve. Each walk serves up a selection panoramic ocean and mountain views, access to unspoilt beaches, and the opportunity to spot rare wildlife wandering peacefully among the vibrant fynbos or across the salt white sand.
About Deerpark Mountain Bike Trail. Getting on your mountain bike and tackling the trail in Deerpark with Table Mountain above you and stunning surrounding views is an awesome experience.. This varied and challenging track with changing terrain makes this an exciting trail …
Apr 18, 2016· This 2-kilometre long network sewer in Cape Town CBD Starts in Vredehoek and ends up at the Castle. There are tours that are available for curious and daring cats. There are interesting hiking trails and parks to enjoy. 6. Woodhead Tunnel. The Woodhead Tunnel that was built between 1888 and 1891, extends from Table Mountain to Disa and is 700m ...
The Garden Route is ideal for a self-drive holiday and can be easily reached from Cape Town via the N2 through the farming regions of the Overberg, or alternatively via Route 62 which travels through the Breede River Valley towns of Robertson and Ashton and …
and on Cape Mountain Meanders "Map of Cape Town & the Winelands". These are not listed in order of significance but follows the route described in the book Guide to the Kramats of the Western Cape, available from: Cape Mazaar Society - P O Box 443, Gatesville, Cape 7766, South Africa. Ph:SA + (0)21) . Fax: SA + (0)21) .
Cape Point is a paradise for day visitors. Beautiful views and an array of short hikes are on offer throughout the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and if you're pressed for time these offer incredible returns. There are two longer hiking routes, however, that take you into the heart of Cape Point and the greater Table Mountain National Park region.
Another of the best game reserves for safaris near Cape Town, Garden Route also presents the perfect opportunity to drive this stunning coastal route from Cape Town out east. You will likely spot four out of the Big Five on a game drive through the 3,000-hectare property (lions, rhinos, elephants and buffalo); the Cape leopard is very elusive.
De Hoop has one of the best hiking trails in South Africa: the Whale Trail. This route offers coastal and mountain walking with spectacular views and of course plenty opportunities for whale watching. The route is a five-day trail featuring well equipped and recently upgraded accommodation on …
Hermanus. There is more to this vibrant seaside town on the Cape Whale Coast than just its abundance of whales, which is why we have included it in our list of Day Trips From Cape Town. The town's relaxing atmosphere urged doctors in the 1900s to prescribe it to patients for rest and recuperation due to its 'champagne air' and the healing, calming and restorative properties thereof.
Hiking Trails in Western Cape; Off-Road & ATV Trails in Western Cape; Zoos in Western Cape ... Cango Caves, Wildlife Ranch, Tenikwa Cheetah Park, Tsitsitkama National Park and a gentle hike to a breathtaking suspension bridge, Game drive at ... having traveled to Port Elizabeth along the Garden Route and back to Cape Town, so we know he is a ...
A post shared by Cape Town Guide (@capetown.guide) on Jun 26, 2017 at 2:01am PDT Woodstock Caves As the name suggests, this hike takes you to a large cave with an epic view of the area of Woodstock and surrounds.
Apr 18, 2016· This 2-kilometre long network sewer in Cape Town CBD Starts in Vredehoek and ends up at the Castle. There are tours that are available for curious and daring cats. There are interesting hiking trails and parks to enjoy. 6. Woodhead Tunnel. The Woodhead Tunnel that was built between 1888 and 1891, extends from Table Mountain to Disa and is 700m ...
The route zigzags its way slowly up the slope and will bring you to Woodstock Cave's mouth. Read more about this hike. Tip: You can stay over in heart of Deer Park at The Wash House, which is part of the original historical Wash House complex where Cape Town's washer women plied their trade in the mid to late 19th century. This house is ...
Fancy a self-guided walking tour? Or perhaps a challenging summit trek is more your thing…..The Western Cape has hiking and walking trails for all skill levels, across a variety of landscapes, so strap on your hiking boots to discover the joy of nature, fresh air and stunning views you won't find anywhere else. Here's the […]
De Mond is a beautiful coastal nature reserve at the mouth of the Heuningnes River. It lies about 26km south-east of Bredasdorp on the south-western Cape coast, between Arniston and Struisbaai and is a World Heritage Site. The reserve's 954 hectares include former sections of Zoetendals Vallei and Bushy Park …
Rondevlei Nature Reserve in Grassy Park (that's just across the M5 from Southfield) boasts the only resident hippo population in the Cape. The two nature reserves lie side-by-side, although to reach Seekoevlei, you need first to drive out of Rondevlei and around to the Seekoevlei entrance gate; they are not connected, unfortunately.
Oct 31, 2020· Get back to Cape Town via the Helshoogte Pass to Stellenbosch, the M12, Faure and the N2. Road surface: All tar, sedan-friendly. Distance and time required: About 325km (full route …
Exciting hiking, climbing and trail running tours will open your eyes to the wonder of the Western Cape's unique endemic plant type- fynbos. 2500 species of flowering plants adorn the Table Mountain chain. From the mountain, dazzling white beaches and aquamarine water vie for your attention. Cape Town's ocean orientated adventures are ...
PIPE TRACK HIKE. Another institutional hike for Capetonians, the Pipe Track, is alongside an historical pipeline built to carry water from the Disa River to the Molteno Dam in Oranjezicht.. Starting at the car park at Kloof Nek the route follows a contour path all the way over the mountain and down via the Diep Sloot Ravine, past Kasteelspoort (see below), Woody Ravine and Slangolie Ravine ...
There are so many places to do trail runs in Cape Town that it's tough to list them all. You can run the hiking trails we mentioned before as well as try the 5,3 km Devil's Peak route where you start at the top of Devil's Peak Estate and run the gravel paths to Rhodes Memorial. Also try the Constantia Nek routes (some fees apply).
The town of Paarl, less than an hour's drive from Cape Town, is famous for more than just beautiful wine farms. There are also some fantastic mountain biking options in the region, the most celebrated of which is Rhebokskloof, which offers a variety of routes that cater to most riders.
Nature Trails. Yzerfontein. Grotto Bay Trail. Only an hour out of Cape Town, between Koeberg Private Nature Reserve and Yzerfontein, you will find Grotto Bay; a proclaimed nature reserve which forms part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere reserve and offers several scenic walking trails, an abundance of birdlife and, during spring, becomes a wonderland of wild flowers.
Cape Point is a hiker's paradise, and there are a number of beautiful and manageable short walks throughout the reserve. Each walk serves up a selection panoramic ocean and mountain views, access to unspoilt beaches, and the opportunity to spot rare wildlife wandering peacefully among the vibrant fynbos or across the salt white sand.
About Deerpark Mountain Bike Trail. Getting on your mountain bike and tackling the trail in Deerpark with Table Mountain above you and stunning surrounding views is an awesome experience.. This varied and challenging track with changing terrain makes this an exciting trail …
Apr 18, 2016· This 2-kilometre long network sewer in Cape Town CBD Starts in Vredehoek and ends up at the Castle. There are tours that are available for curious and daring cats. There are interesting hiking trails and parks to enjoy. 6. Woodhead Tunnel. The Woodhead Tunnel that was built between 1888 and 1891, extends from Table Mountain to Disa and is 700m ...
The Garden Route is ideal for a self-drive holiday and can be easily reached from Cape Town via the N2 through the farming regions of the Overberg, or alternatively via Route 62 which travels through the Breede River Valley towns of Robertson and Ashton and …
and on Cape Mountain Meanders "Map of Cape Town & the Winelands". These are not listed in order of significance but follows the route described in the book Guide to the Kramats of the Western Cape, available from: Cape Mazaar Society - P O Box 443, Gatesville, Cape 7766, South Africa. Ph:SA + (0)21) . Fax: SA + (0)21) .
Cape Point is a paradise for day visitors. Beautiful views and an array of short hikes are on offer throughout the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and if you're pressed for time these offer incredible returns. There are two longer hiking routes, however, that take you into the heart of Cape Point and the greater Table Mountain National Park region.
Another of the best game reserves for safaris near Cape Town, Garden Route also presents the perfect opportunity to drive this stunning coastal route from Cape Town out east. You will likely spot four out of the Big Five on a game drive through the 3,000-hectare property (lions, rhinos, elephants and buffalo); the Cape leopard is very elusive.
De Hoop has one of the best hiking trails in South Africa: the Whale Trail. This route offers coastal and mountain walking with spectacular views and of course plenty opportunities for whale watching. The route is a five-day trail featuring well equipped and recently upgraded accommodation on …
Hermanus. There is more to this vibrant seaside town on the Cape Whale Coast than just its abundance of whales, which is why we have included it in our list of Day Trips From Cape Town. The town's relaxing atmosphere urged doctors in the 1900s to prescribe it to patients for rest and recuperation due to its 'champagne air' and the healing, calming and restorative properties thereof.
Hiking Trails in Western Cape; Off-Road & ATV Trails in Western Cape; Zoos in Western Cape ... Cango Caves, Wildlife Ranch, Tenikwa Cheetah Park, Tsitsitkama National Park and a gentle hike to a breathtaking suspension bridge, Game drive at ... having traveled to Port Elizabeth along the Garden Route and back to Cape Town, so we know he is a ...
A post shared by Cape Town Guide (@capetown.guide) on Jun 26, 2017 at 2:01am PDT Woodstock Caves As the name suggests, this hike takes you to a large cave with an epic view of the area of Woodstock and surrounds.
Apr 18, 2016· This 2-kilometre long network sewer in Cape Town CBD Starts in Vredehoek and ends up at the Castle. There are tours that are available for curious and daring cats. There are interesting hiking trails and parks to enjoy. 6. Woodhead Tunnel. The Woodhead Tunnel that was built between 1888 and 1891, extends from Table Mountain to Disa and is 700m ...
The route zigzags its way slowly up the slope and will bring you to Woodstock Cave's mouth. Read more about this hike. Tip: You can stay over in heart of Deer Park at The Wash House, which is part of the original historical Wash House complex where Cape Town's washer women plied their trade in the mid to late 19th century. This house is ...
Fancy a self-guided walking tour? Or perhaps a challenging summit trek is more your thing…..The Western Cape has hiking and walking trails for all skill levels, across a variety of landscapes, so strap on your hiking boots to discover the joy of nature, fresh air and stunning views you won't find anywhere else. Here's the […]
De Mond is a beautiful coastal nature reserve at the mouth of the Heuningnes River. It lies about 26km south-east of Bredasdorp on the south-western Cape coast, between Arniston and Struisbaai and is a World Heritage Site. The reserve's 954 hectares include former sections of Zoetendals Vallei and Bushy Park …
Rondevlei Nature Reserve in Grassy Park (that's just across the M5 from Southfield) boasts the only resident hippo population in the Cape. The two nature reserves lie side-by-side, although to reach Seekoevlei, you need first to drive out of Rondevlei and around to the Seekoevlei entrance gate; they are not connected, unfortunately.
Oct 31, 2020· Get back to Cape Town via the Helshoogte Pass to Stellenbosch, the M12, Faure and the N2. Road surface: All tar, sedan-friendly. Distance and time required: About 325km (full route …
Exciting hiking, climbing and trail running tours will open your eyes to the wonder of the Western Cape's unique endemic plant type- fynbos. 2500 species of flowering plants adorn the Table Mountain chain. From the mountain, dazzling white beaches and aquamarine water vie for your attention. Cape Town's ocean orientated adventures are ...
PIPE TRACK HIKE. Another institutional hike for Capetonians, the Pipe Track, is alongside an historical pipeline built to carry water from the Disa River to the Molteno Dam in Oranjezicht.. Starting at the car park at Kloof Nek the route follows a contour path all the way over the mountain and down via the Diep Sloot Ravine, past Kasteelspoort (see below), Woody Ravine and Slangolie Ravine ...
There are so many places to do trail runs in Cape Town that it's tough to list them all. You can run the hiking trails we mentioned before as well as try the 5,3 km Devil's Peak route where you start at the top of Devil's Peak Estate and run the gravel paths to Rhodes Memorial. Also try the Constantia Nek routes (some fees apply).
