Boosmansbos Wilderness Trail
"In the heart of Boosmansbos, where wilderness reigns and silence speaks, the trail leads not just through forests and mountains - but deep into the soul of solitude and serenity."
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The Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, which includes hiking trails, is located in the Langeberg Mountains, approximately 22 km northwest of Heidelberg, in the south-western Cape.
Interesting facts
Boosmansbos is unique. It is classified as a Wilderness Area—defined as “an undeveloped area, uninhabited by people, retaining an intrinsically wild appearance and offering visitors a true sense of isolation from the outside world.”
Boosmansbos was proclaimed a Wilderness Area in 1978 and is managed in order to maintain its natural systems and to safeguard its pristine environment. As part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, it was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004.
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Duration
​4 Days, including 2 travel days
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Group Size
​6 - 11 hikers accompanied by your guide
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Distance
​Approximately 30 km
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Rating
​​​​Challenging​ ​​​
​Terrain
Expect long distances, steady climbs, and sections of rocky or uneven paths.
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Fitness & Requirements​​​​​​​​​
A good level of fitness is required.
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You need to hike for 2 consecutive days. Both days can be physically and mentally demanding.
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