Hiking on the Cape Peninsula

For land lovers that visit Cape Town, hiking is one of the most popular ways to get the best views and no crowds. Hot spots for hiking are Silvermine Nature Reserve, Chapman’s Peak Drive,  Cape Point Nature Reserve , Kalk Bay Caves, Peers Cave or Elsies Peak. Discover the finest hiking trails on guided walks, learn more about the fynbos, birdlife and ecosphere. Follow the shipwreck trail, undulating coastal paths or hike to the sacred rock sites on the slopes of Table Mountain.

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If you enjoy hiking in Cape Town you may be interested in some of these  recommended Cape Town activities.

Surfing at Muizenberg:
Surf shops at Surfers’ Corner in Muizenberg hire out gear for surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling and land sailing. Surfing lessons are available in Muizenberg. More…

Landsailing in Muizenberg:
This is where sailing meets the speedway – have a blast on the track with the adrenalin rush of sailing a land yacht. More...

 

Kite-surfing, Muizenberg:
Cape Town is one of the best locations in the world for kite-surfing.  Try this high adrenalin sport! More..

Sea Kayaking, Simon’s Town:
Get close to the water in a stable sea kayak and visit the African penguins from the water. More...

Boat Trips:
Boats head off in various directions and cover harbour tours, whale watching, shark cage diving, pelagic birding, seal island and trips to Cape Point. More...

Whale Watching, Simon’s Town:
Simons’ Town land based viewing of Southern Right Whales (also Humpbacks and Bryde’s whales) from June – November, or you can get up close and personal on a whale watching boat trip. More...

Deep Sea Fishing, Hout Bay:
Experience deep sea or inshore fishing with qualified and experienced skippers and crew who make this a memorable excursion. More…

Duiker Seal Island, Hout Bay:
Daily charters from Hout Bay Harbour to Duiker Seal Island beneath the well known Sentinel Mountain where you can view thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural enviroment. Departs daily from Hout Bay Harbour-35 mins. More…

Horse-riding on Noordhoek Beach:
Saddle up and horse ride along Noordhoek Beach or through the Noordhoek Wetlands. More... 

Great White Shark Cage Diving:  
Meet the apex predators of our oceans in False Bay or Gansbaai on a shark cage diving experience.  More...

Biking, Cape Town: 
Hop on a bike and do it on wheels – road or mountain bike the Cape Point Route (or part thereof!). More...

Golfing: 
Take in a round of golf at one of the beautiful parkland courses in the area. More...

Relaxing, Cape Town Spas:   
Give yourself a treat with an indulgent spa treatment at one of our day spas or beauty salons. More...