Cape Point Overnight Hike
Imagine hiking past secluded beaches, cliff-hugging paths, and the iconic Old Lighthouse…
The Cape of Good Hope hike is a spectacular introduction to multi-day hikes in South Africa.
Over 2-days, you’ll traverse 33.8 km and stay in the beautiful Rooikrans cottages with incredible views of the pristine wilderness.
Join us on a two-day overnight hike in Cape Point
And cross off one of Cape Town’s bucket list multi-day treks during WHALE SEASON IN CAPE TOWN!
What to Expect on the Hike
Cape Point is one of the most beautiful parts of Table Mountain National Park. The rugged coastline boasts spectacular landscapes, pristine beaches, and untouched wilderness.
The hike is a circular route around the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula, taking you all the way to the most South Western corner of Africa!
Over the 2-days, you’ll hike a total of 33.8 km and it should take us a total of 6-hours each way (stopping for lots of photos in between!)
On day 1, we’ll meet at the entrance for Cape Point at 7am. After checking in, you have the option to have your bag dropped off at the hut to make the trek easier.
Before reaching our hut for the evening, we will stop for lunch en-route and our professional hiking guide Blake, will make sure you complete day 1 safely. Keep an eye out for whales!
Once we arrive at the Rooikrans cottages (which are booked out for our group only), you have the option to hike an additional 3km to the Old Lighthouse for sundowners.
Those of you who want to stay behind, can relax at the cottages and watch the sunset from there. There will be cold drinks for you to enjoy.
On day 2, after breakfast, we’ll start our trek back to the main gate, and walking past the beautiful Diaz Beach and the most South Western corner of Africa.
Once we reach the end of the hike, it should be around 2-3pm (depending on how long we stop for photos and lunch en-route).
If you’re feeling up for it, we can go for a celebratory drink or you can head back to Cape Town.
The Cape Point Overnight Hike is for you if…
- You’re itching to get into overnight hikes, but you have no ADVENTURE BUDDIES.
- You’ve never done a MULTI-DAY TREK before and want to try one without needing a heavy pack before you attempt something like the Otter Trail.
- You love being nature, and places where the CELLPHONE SIGNAL IS WEAK.
- Landscape photography is your jam, and you want to capture one of the most BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA.
- You want to get out of the house, make NEW FRIENDS who love the great outdoors as much as you do and cross Cape Point off your BUCKET LIST!
The hike is not for you if…
- Your FITNESS LEVEL is below average (e.g. you struggle to walk for an 1-hour without a pack).
- You don’t practice “LEAVE NO TRACE” principles.
- You’re not looking to make NEW FRIENDS and adventure buddies.
- You’re not over the AGE OF 18.
Cape Point 2-Day Hike Details
Dates: TBA
Max Group Size: 10 2 SPOTS LEFTT
Accommodation: Rooikrans cottages (each one sleeps 6)
Price & Payment Info Package 1: (50% deposit due on application approval)
Price & Payment Info Package 2: (50% deposit due on application approval)
Package 1
What’s Included
- Professional hiking guide
- Cape Point Entrance Fees for RSA **
- 2x lunch 1x dinner 1x breakfast
- First Aid Kits
- Sundowners
- 1x tree planted on your behalf with Greenpop
- 1x bag dropped off at hut
What’s Excluded
- Transportation to/from Cape Point
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Additional alcohol
- Additional snacks
**If you’re an international traveller you’ll pay R170-R340 for entrance into Cape Point
MENU FOR THE CAPE POINT HIKE TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT:
Meal Plan curated and prepared by Jess from @curiousbynature_za
PACKAGE 2
What’s Included
- Professional hiking guide
- Cape Point Entrance Fees for RSA **
- 2 meals (dinner & breakfast)
- First Aid Kits
- Sundowners
- 1x tree planted on your behalf with Greenpop
- 1x bag drop off at hut
What’s Excluded
- Transportation to/from Cape Point
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Lunch
- Additional alcohol
- Additional snacks
Why There is an Application Process:
Lauren will vet all applications to:
- Make sure everyone is who they say they are (for safety reasons).
- Ensure everyone is coming on the hike for the right reasons.
This helps create a trip with an amazing group of people.
Meet Your Hosts…
LAUREN MELNICK
I’m Lauren. I’m a South Africa travel blogger, freelance writer and course creator. Over the last four years, I’ve travelled to over 30 countries and ticked off almost everything on my South African bucket list.
I’ve worked with numerous brands on campaigns like Hi-Tec, Ford South Africa, Canopy Tours South Africa, Reunion Island Tourism and shot product photography for local brands like Rowdy.
Over the years, I’ve conquered the Otter Trail, Mnweni (a gorgeous multi-day hike in the Berg), Mount Batur in Bali and a 3-day trek through Sapa, Vietnam.
I’m excited to meet you and be apart of your experience hiking around Cape Point!
Blake Dyason
Blake Dyason is a qualified guide and an outdoor enthusiast having run, hiked and cycled across numerous countries and provinces.
Blake is passionate about adventure and protecting our natural environment, and in 2015, he founded Love Our Trails – an organisation focussed on protecting our environment.
Blake dedicated his life to making a difference after running a hundred miler trail run for a friend fighting cancer. He has co-founded Brownie Points a digital platform connecting people and companies to charities tracking and rewarding good deeds.
He also helps run an orphanage in Cape Town and is an activist for our planet. In 2015, Blake hosted Cape Towns biggest Cleanup, and Africas Biggest cleanup in 2018, campaigning against single-use plastic and driving awareness to conscious living.
IG: @blake_dyason
Cape Point Overnight Hike Itinerary
Day 1:
- Arrive at Cape Point at 7 am for check-in
- Start the hike by 8 am at the latest
- Stop for lunch en-route
- Reach the hut by 2 pm
- Optional: 3km hike to the lighthouse for sunset
- Dinner and drinks
Day 2:
- Wake up at 7 am and have breakfast
- Start hiking by 8 am
- Stop for lunch en-route
- Finish the hike at 3:30 pm
- Head back to Cape Town
What to Pack
A full packing list will be sent out to you once your application is approved and your deposit is paid.
But these are the essentials you will need:
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- A hiking pillow
- Toiletries
- Light-weight towel
- 2-3l water capacity
- Sun protection (sunnies, SPF 50+, hat etc.)
- Rain gear (waterproof jacket, waterproof cover for your pack, dry bag for electronics)
- Warm jacket
- Headlamp
Missing some gear?
Let us know on your application and we can help you rent what you need!
Testimonials
(FROM PAST TRIPS CO-ORGANISED BY LAUREN FROM WANDERLUST MOVEMENT)
Celesté Polley
The Tugela Falls Hike delivered far beyond my expectations. I live for majestic mountains, fresh air, breathtaking scenery, rad humans, tasty food, magical vibes, and sunrise splendours on top of Amphitheatre, Drakensberg.
The host, guides, and yoga instructor are all beautiful humans and knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. I would definitely join another hiking adventure with The Wanderlust Movement and PathFinders_SA. Thank you for an epic adventure!
IG: @celeste_polley
Jessica-Lee De Freitas
The Tugela Falls Overnight Hike was the most incredible experience!
It honestly exceeded all of my expectations! The views were phenomenal and everyone was so friendly and helpful, I will definitely seek out more adventures with you all.
Dona van Eeden
I had the most wonderful time on this adventure, would 100% want to redo it or go on another one.
The planning and the guiding was amazing, the food was so delicious and filling, the views were outstanding, and the conversations were thought-provoking and funny.
Many thanks to Lauren for organising, and to Blake for leading the way; I absolutely loved every minute on the hike.