Slackpacker South Africa

16/04/2026

Perfect weather for walking, wine tasting and picnic lunch.

04/03/2026

Cedarpeak Wilderness Explorer - single venue with daily guided explorer hikes

Cedarpeak Wilderness Explorer:
Fully-catered, 4-day, 3-night, guided slackpacking trail.

In the foothills of the Groot Winterhoek mountains, just south of the Cederberg Wilderness Area, Cedarpeak private nature reserve is a pristine wilderness escape for connoisseurs. The heart of the Cape
Floral Kingdom, it is known for its extraordinary diversity. This is big sky country, a diverse landscape of water features, bizarrely weathered rock formations and rock paintings. Let your imagination roam free in the natural sculpture garden and you’ll be among camels and elephants, dragons and prehistoric creatures.
Numerous streams and rivers run through the property, so it’s surprisingly lush, with waterfalls, rock pools, wetlands and a big dam alive with water birds. Sugarbirds and sunbirds flit around in the fynbos, Verreaux’s and fish eagles soar overhead and flocks of seasonal swallows are a treat while the absence of light
pollution ensures star-studded skies.

DATES: 30 April to 3 May 2026
LOGISTICS: Cedarpeak is a two and a half hour drive from Cape Town.
ACCOMMODATION As is appropriate for a place where you’ll be marvelling at the grandeur of nature, the five, secluded cottages are simple, yet comfortable with chic décor, free standing baths and beautiful views.
DIFFICULTY Some 50 kilometres of marked paths - for the exclusive use of Cedarpeak guests - offer a variety of different walks from gentle strolls to more challenging hikes. Routes can be geared to hikers’ fitness and interests but there are three main circuits (between 6.5km and 12km) each of which will take 4-6 hours. The abundance of water means that this is a great year-round destination. On hot days we prefer to offer two shorter hikes (2-3 hours), one in the early morning, the other in the late afternoon. And if you prefer to take time off from hiking you can just sit out enjoying this tranquil wilderness.
PRICE: R8,900pp sharing for 4 days, 3 nights. Based on group of 6 hikers. This is an exclusive, guided trail that accommodates a maximum of 12 hikers. All meals and soft drinks as well as an on-site wine tasting and a botanical ‘gelli printing’ course are included.
CONTACT: [email protected]

01/07/2025

Water, water everywhere. After significant rain over the last ten days, the slopes of Table Mountain have become a winter wonderland of sparkling waterfalls and rushing streams. While magnificent, the paths are also slippery and crossing must be done with care.

13/06/2025

Blessed with the most wonderful weather, this was a stunning adventure into the Grabouw Mountains and Cape Canopy Tour. Such a brilliant way to introduce anyone to the magnificent Cape Fold Belt Mountains and the diverse flora. The organization was seamless and the guides just fantastic. Highly recommended for a day visit or inclusion in your itinerary.

08/06/2025

Winter's arrived but there is always a rainbow ❤️

29/05/2025

No visit to Overseers Cottage is complete without the traditional evening braai with chicken kebabs, boerewors, steak and all the trimmings, including some good Cape wines.

28/05/2025

Sunrise from the Overseers Cottage on the Back Table of Table Mountain. Blustery conditions in the morning after a perfect evening and braai.

27/05/2025

A last afternoon sunset stroll in the coastal fynbos of the Goukamma Nature Reserve, before the traditional farewell braai. The next morning a short walk via Buffalo Bay to the Brenton-on-Sea finish. What a beautiful, interesting trail, with the educational aspect of Mark's amazing guiding, a highlight.

20/05/2025

A gentle canoe paddle up the Goukamma River on day 4 of the Garden Route Coastal Meander. Birdlife, including fish eagle and jackal buzard, cormorants and kingfisher. Magic thrives.

18/05/2025

Day 3 of the Garden Route Coastal Meander and what an incredible education. Fossilized homo sapiens footprints from 92000 before present, long horn buffalo, lion and antelope. Not obvious to the uneducated eye

16/05/2025

Day 2 of the Garden Route Trail. No ordinary beach walk. Tall fossilized dunes, eroded in places to show clear geological structure, ancient rocks and 'new' coastline. Fossilized footprints of crocodile, antelope, elephant and hominids, shoreline sea life and offshore dolphins