Hiking and nature Guidebook
Sightseeing
Quite, romantic beach retreat with some of the best sunsets. Boast 2 fully operational harbors namely Old Harbour and Harbour Island.
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Gordons Bay
Quite, romantic beach retreat with some of the best sunsets. Boast 2 fully operational harbors namely Old Harbour and Harbour Island.
Harold Porter National Botanical gardens covers almost 200 hectares between mountain and sea, in the heart of the Cape Fynbos region within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the east of Cape Town, specifically close to Betty's Bay along Clarence Drive.
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Harold Porter nasjonale botaniske hage
Broadwith RoadHarold Porter National Botanical gardens covers almost 200 hectares between mountain and sea, in the heart of the Cape Fynbos region within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the east of Cape Town, specifically close to Betty's Bay along Clarence Drive.
Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world and one of Cape Town's Big 7 tourism attractions.
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Kirstenbosch nasjonale botaniske hage
Rhodes DriveNestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world and one of Cape Town's Big 7 tourism attractions.
Cape nature reserve located approximately 10 km south-east of Stellenbosch. It covers an area of approximately 11,000 hectares. Various trails for hiking, running or cycling. The views are spectacular the higher you move up the mountain.
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Jonkershoek naturreservat
Jonkershoek RoadCape nature reserve located approximately 10 km south-east of Stellenbosch. It covers an area of approximately 11,000 hectares. Various trails for hiking, running or cycling. The views are spectacular the higher you move up the mountain.
"Helderberg Nature Reserve is a 398-hectare nature reserve in Somerset West, South Africa. This nature reserve is located on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains. It's 298 ha consist mostly of " Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos" with smaller patches of " Boland Granite Fynbos" and "Southern Afrotemperate Forest"."
Oak Café @ Helderberg Nature Reserve
Verster Avenue"Helderberg Nature Reserve is a 398-hectare nature reserve in Somerset West, South Africa. This nature reserve is located on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains. It's 298 ha consist mostly of " Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos" with smaller patches of " Boland Granite Fynbos" and "Southern Afrotemperate Forest"."
Sightseeing
Chrystal Pools Hiking Trail starts on R44, just after you have crossed the bridge over the mouth of the Steenbras River. You need to book your permits ahead of time and these will be checked on arrival. To book email steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za they are open Monday to Friday
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Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools)
Kogelberg Nature Reserve TrailChrystal Pools Hiking Trail starts on R44, just after you have crossed the bridge over the mouth of the Steenbras River. You need to book your permits ahead of time and these will be checked on arrival. To book email steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za they are open Monday to Friday
Blue Rock’s Cable Waterski a ski-lift on the water with 5 towers and an over-head pulling system which generally runs at 30 km per hour. It can take up to 10 kneeboarders / waterskiers / wakeboarders at the same time.
Besides cable skiing (waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding), Blue Rock offers various other outdoor activities such as a fenced-in paintball field which is perfect for spectators to watch (up to 40 players), 400 metre long fufi-slide (also known as a zip line), beach volleyball, stand-up paddle boards, a two-man canoe, a 6-7 metre high rock jumping point, various swimming & diving areas (for scuba & commercial divers).
If you are looking for fun, sun and adrenaline; then Blue Rock is the ideal place for outings with family & friends, birthday & bachelor parties, school & student outings as well as year-end functions!
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Blue Rock Cable Waterski Resort
Blue Rock’s Cable Waterski a ski-lift on the water with 5 towers and an over-head pulling system which generally runs at 30 km per hour. It can take up to 10 kneeboarders / waterskiers / wakeboarders at the same time.
Besides cable skiing (waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding), Blue Rock offers various other outdoor activities such as a fenced-in paintball field which is perfect for spectators to watch (up to 40 players), 400 metre long fufi-slide (also known as a zip line), beach volleyball, stand-up paddle boards, a two-man canoe, a 6-7 metre high rock jumping point, various swimming & diving areas (for scuba & commercial divers).
If you are looking for fun, sun and adrenaline; then Blue Rock is the ideal place for outings with family & friends, birthday & bachelor parties, school & student outings as well as year-end functions!
ABOUT CAPE CANOPY TOUR
The beauty of the Cape Overberg is rivalled only by the many adventures and extreme sports on offer in this quiet, unspoilt part of the world. The Cape Canopy Tour is conducted in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, which is less than 100 kilometres away from the vibrant Mother City of Cape Town, where the shopping hubs and nightlife never die.
The Cape Canopy Tour invites visitors to experience the natural bounty of the area with liberal lashings of adrenalin and adventure. Each tour is conducted by an experienced guide that will provide a full safety briefing as well as interesting information and insight along the way, with plenty of fun. A 4 x 4 drive will take visitors into the mountains for their ziplining adventure to begin. There, they will find a series of 13 elevated platforms, slides (some of which are more than 300 metres in length), as well as a swing bridge that is guaranteed to get the heart racing.
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Cape Canopy Tour
Forestry RoadABOUT CAPE CANOPY TOUR
The beauty of the Cape Overberg is rivalled only by the many adventures and extreme sports on offer in this quiet, unspoilt part of the world. The Cape Canopy Tour is conducted in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, which is less than 100 kilometres away from the vibrant Mother City of Cape Town, where the shopping hubs and nightlife never die.
The Cape Canopy Tour invites visitors to experience the natural bounty of the area with liberal lashings of adrenalin and adventure. Each tour is conducted by an experienced guide that will provide a full safety briefing as well as interesting information and insight along the way, with plenty of fun. A 4 x 4 drive will take visitors into the mountains for their ziplining adventure to begin. There, they will find a series of 13 elevated platforms, slides (some of which are more than 300 metres in length), as well as a swing bridge that is guaranteed to get the heart racing.
Quad Bike Trails in Grabouw
For an adventurous way to explore the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, book onto a three hour tour with Nature Discovery. The quad bike trails are plotted to show one some of the rarest plants on earth and a qualified guide leads the biking tour group giving interesting insights into the flora and fauna of this unique area. The trails also incorporate historical and cultural areas of interest. Tracts are through the forest and other easy to navigate areas making them perfect for beginners and training in responsible driving is included. If you have not tried quad biking before this is the perfect beginner’s course to try.
The full day tour starts at 9am and ends by 3pm. The day starts with a map briefing and riding practice before a qualified guide leads you along exclusive trails on private and state land. The route will take you past forest, fynbos, lakes and interesting historical sites. The varied riding route also includes an overview of organic farming in the Elgin Valley. The highlight of the day is stopping for a delicious lunch at a waterfall before returning to base.
Grabouw
Quad Bike Trails in Grabouw
For an adventurous way to explore the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, book onto a three hour tour with Nature Discovery. The quad bike trails are plotted to show one some of the rarest plants on earth and a qualified guide leads the biking tour group giving interesting insights into the flora and fauna of this unique area. The trails also incorporate historical and cultural areas of interest. Tracts are through the forest and other easy to navigate areas making them perfect for beginners and training in responsible driving is included. If you have not tried quad biking before this is the perfect beginner’s course to try.
The full day tour starts at 9am and ends by 3pm. The day starts with a map briefing and riding practice before a qualified guide leads you along exclusive trails on private and state land. The route will take you past forest, fynbos, lakes and interesting historical sites. The varied riding route also includes an overview of organic farming in the Elgin Valley. The highlight of the day is stopping for a delicious lunch at a waterfall before returning to base.