Walks by Day – Sunday 12 April
“This is simple the best way for every person of every age and means to enjoy the beautiful Garden Route. What a brilliant idea, professionally executed with great guides and excellent organization.”
– Samantha and Family
Walks are listed by day, starting on Easter Friday 10 April and ending on Easter Monday 13 April 2020.
Some walks take place everyday. You can plan by choosing your walks by the day they are listed
or simply scroll through all walks below and book those that excite you the most.
Sunday 12 April 2020
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Friday 10 April | Saturday 11 April | Monday 13 April | Walks Repeating Everyday
Walk Details
George Peak is an iconic hike that everyone in and around George should do at least once in their lives. It is a strenuous walk that starts and finishes at
Walk Details
George Peak is an iconic hike that everyone in and around George should do at least once in their lives. It is a strenuous walk that starts and finishes at the Outeniqua Nature Reserve, Cape Nature office, at Witfontein just outside of George. It is a great way to spend Good Friday so close to nature and creation.
The start and finish of the route is through a pine plantation and it crosses a couple of streams through the indigenous forest but most of the route is through Cape Fynbos. You will be greeted with incredible views of the surrounding landscapes. If is called a ‘challenge’ because summiting George Peak is fairly hard work for most people. Bring a small backpack and at least three litres of water/hydration per person. Also, remember to pack food, a first aid kit as well as clothing for changing weather conditions (the climate at high altitude can change quickly). Make sure that you are physically fit and cleared by your medical professional to take on this hike.
The hike will not be led by a professional hiking guide but by an experienced local climber.
No children under 14 years of age.
GRADE: Strenuous
COST: Walk is free, Walk requires a CapeNature permit, Additional or Recommended Charity Donation for NGO leading the walk.
BRING: Bring your own lunch and wear sturdy shoes. No children under 14.
EXTRA NOTES: Strenuous – Long walk with terrain suitable for fit experienced walkers. May include small scramble.
DIRECTIONS: Take pass to Oudtshoorn to the Old Montagu Pass follow to Cape Nature office and meet at gate, at Witfontein Forestry Station, just outside of George.
BOOKINGS:
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Walk Leader
Theunis Schutte082 771 7807
Time
April 4(Sunday) 7:00am - April 4(Sunday) 3:30pm
George PeakGeorge
Walk Details
This walk is not called the Perfect Walk for nothing! Approx 3 hours of blissful walking along beach, forest and fynbos with some elevation involved. Come prepared for a swim
Walk Details
This walk is not called the Perfect Walk for nothing! Approx 3 hours of blissful walking along beach, forest and fynbos with some elevation involved. Come prepared for a swim in the rock pools too!
GRADE: Moderate
COST: R150pp (This walk supports trail maintenance and path repair, make a donation now). Please bring cash on the day.
BRING: Bring your own lunch, Restaurant available, Wear sturdy shoes and a swimming costume.
EXTRA NOTES: Moderate – Varying landscape with more challenging slopes. Steps to be expected. Suitable for keen walkers and anyone who is reasonably active. Family Friendly, Swimming – includes beach walking or place to swim, Coastal Scenery, Forest and Rockpools.
DIRECTIONS: Enrico Restaurant car park, Keurbooms Beach
BOOKINGS:
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Walk Leader
Elbie Pama082 569 2588
Time
April 4(Sunday) 8:00am - April 4(Sunday) 11:00am
Location
Enrico Restaurant Keurbooms
Enrico Restaurant Keurbooms
Walk Details
Pledge Nature Reserve is a 10hectare declared nature reserve in the heart of Knysna, easily accessible at only 200 m from the Main road. The effect of leaving the bustle
Walk Details
Pledge Nature Reserve is a 10hectare declared nature reserve in the heart of Knysna, easily accessible at only 200 m from the Main road. The effect of leaving the bustle of town, and within minutes, finding the tranquillity of rustling leaves, babbling streams and birdsong, is nothing short of magical. The approximately 5kms of walking trails leads you past the lower-lying ponds, over streams, through forest and fynbos, upwards towards the viewpoint where you can rest and enjoy a stunning view of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. There are over 300 species of plants and almost a 100 species of birds noted, and it is worthwhile spending some time here to fully explore this local gem.
Although the reserve was seriously burnt during the June 2017 fires it is thrilling to observe nature returning with vigour. Our Fynbos section especially, is quickly recovering and we are seeing species that have lain in wait for many years. Unfortunately, many alien invaders are also germinating, so we have our work cut out for us!
This year we will focus on the effects these fires had, and will specifically discuss the fascinating regeneration processes we observed. Generally, a guided walk takes between 1 to 2hrs, or more, depending on how engrossed or side-tracked we become!
GRADE: Fairly Easy
COST: R 20 per adult and R 10 per child – please bring cash to pay your walk leader on the day.
DIRECTIONS: Pledge Nature Reserve, Lower Entrance, off Main Rd, Knysna
BOOKINGS:
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Walk Leader
NannaPlease WhatsApp the walk organizer to book your ticket and make payment.082 773 4118
Time
April 4(Sunday) 9:00am - April 4(Sunday) 11:00am
Pledge Nature ReserveKnysna, 6570, Garden Route, South Africa, 6571
Walk Details
Unique encounter with Nature, a walk on the beach discovering the fascinating Life in the Intertidal Zone. After a brief introductory talk, you will meander along the beach towards Gericke's
Walk Details
Unique encounter with Nature, a walk on the beach discovering the fascinating Life in the Intertidal Zone. After a brief introductory talk, you will meander along the beach towards Gericke’s Point, en route meeting some of the fascinating inhabitants of the sandy shore, the rocky shore and the rock pools. A distance of 3.4kms, duration 3-4 hours.
GRADE: Easy
COST: R150pp Professional Guide Fee.
BRING: Shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
EXTRA NOTES: Family Friendly, Toilets available, Coastal Scenery, Rock pools, Cultural Interest walk, heritage, culture, history, botany, etc. Mainly flat walking, on paths, on paths with good surfaces. No climbing, no (or few) steps.
DIRECTIONS: Swartvlei Beach, Sedgefield
BOOKINGS:
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Walk Leader
Judy Dixon072 390 6667
Time
April 4(Sunday) 11:00am - April 4(Sunday) 3:00pm
SedgefieldSwartvlei beach, Sedgefield
Walk Details
A Robinson Crusoe style beach walk for kids. Come dressed as pirates and win a prize as we adventure along the coves and beaches from Keurboomstrand to Cathedral Rock. Meet
Walk Details
A Robinson Crusoe style beach walk for kids. Come dressed as pirates and win a prize as we adventure along the coves and beaches from Keurboomstrand to Cathedral Rock. Meet an amazing team of wild pirates as we go, learn their songs and hear their stories from the sea. Great prizes to be won from Hi-Tec as kids hunt for the treasure buried in pirate’s hide-outs.
GRADE: Easy
COST: Free – No need to book. Show up at Keurbooms Beach with enthusiasm.
EXTRA NOTES: Beach walk and adventure. Bring sunblock.
DIRECTIONS: Enrico’s Car Park, Keurboom-strand. See Google maps below for directions on your phone.
Time
April 4(Sunday) 9:00am - April 4(Sunday) 11:00am
Location
Keurboom-strand
Enrico's Car Park, Keurboom-strand
Keurboom-strandEnrico's Car Park, Keurboom-strand
Walk Details
A beautiful walk on the Redford House Property – a private 20ha nature reserve. You will see stunning fynbos, forest edges and wetland areas full of bird life. The walk
Walk Details
A beautiful walk on the Redford House Property – a private 20ha nature reserve. You will see stunning fynbos, forest edges and wetland areas full of bird life. The walk will be divided in two. The first loop will be done in an hour where we will break for high tea and then continue on the second loop for another hour.
GRADE: Easy
COST: R20 Please pay your walk leader on the day. Income goes towards the Redford Conservancy to support conservation.
BRING: Please bring money for cakes and eats and sturdy walking shoes you don’t mind getting muddy.
EXTRA NOTES: Easy – mainly flat walking, on paths that can become muddy at times.
DIRECTIONS: Redford house, Redford Rd, The Crags.
BOOKINGS:
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Walk Leader
Coleen Noble0769071019
Time
April 4(Sunday) 3:00pm - April 4(Sunday) 5:00pm
Location
Redford House, Redford Road, the Crags
Redford House, Redford Road, the Crags
Walk Details
A gentle and slow walk interspersed with poetry. The poetry to be read this year focuses on water and birds as a theme. A soulful and meditative experience in the
Walk Details
A gentle and slow walk interspersed with poetry. The poetry to be read this year focuses on water and birds as a theme. A soulful and meditative experience in the forest. Listen to some great poems by famous poets and some home grown pieces by guide Galeo Saintz.
The walk is taking place in a new venue this year, at the entrance to the Harkerville Forest which leads to the Harkerville view site.
GRADE: Easy
COST: Free – but please bring cash for SANParks permit.
EXTRA NOTES: Mainly flat walking.
DIRECTIONS: Harkeville Forest Gate. Take turn off from N2 at Sasol Garage at Harkerville. Follow road and turn right at 2nd road to right and meet at the entrance boom of SANParks kiosk.
BOOKINGS:
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Time
April 4(Sunday) 3:00pm - April 4(Sunday) 5:00pm
Harkerville Forest, View Site GateHarkerville Forest