Tsitsikamma Trail

 

 

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​​​DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AT DE VASSELOT CARAVAN PARK

​​​​​​Arrival at De Vasselot from 14:00 onwards.  After a warm welcome and arrival introduction, we will organize luggage for the transporters.  A briefing on the Tsitsikamma Trail will be held before dinner.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 2 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  18.1 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  6 HOURS

DE VASELOT - BLOUKRANS HUT

​​​Due to the long day ahead, we will begin with coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  This is the longest day of the hike, beginning with an easy 3.2 km walk.  A short but steep incline follows, rewarding you with stunning views of Nature’s Valley beach and lagoon.  The rest of the day takes you through fynbos and indigenous forest, and under the N2, leading you deeper into the more remote Tsitsikamma Forest.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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​​​​DAY 3 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  13.4 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  5 HOURS)

BLOUKRANS HUT - KEURBOS HUT​​​​​

We will have coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast The trail today is mostly flat, with a few gradual uphill's that offer a slow, steady climb.  There are a few river crossings today.  Depending on the rainfall in the prior days, you may need to take your shoes off to cross.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 4 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  13.4 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  6 HOURS)​​​​​​​​

KEURBOS HUT - HEUNINGBOS HUT

​We will have coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast The first 4 km of day 4 consists of a gradual uphill, and on clear days, you'll be rewarded with incredible views of endless mountain peaks once you reach the top.  The rest of the trail continues through the forest, leading to a hefty descent into the valley before reaching Heuningbos Hut.  The breathtaking scenery along the way makes every step worthwhile.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 5 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  14.2 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION: 7 HOURS)

HEUNINGBOS HUT - SLEEPKLOOF HUT​​​

We will have coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast. This day is definitely the most challenging.  You’ll face two peaks to climb, with a saddle in between.  Most of the day is spent on a fynbos-lined trail.  Once you’ve conquered the day, give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back—because you’ve overcome the toughest part!  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 6 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  3,2 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  1  HOUR)

SLEEPKLOOF HUT - STORMS RIVER PETROPORT​​​​

​Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting out on the trail.  this final stretch is a quick and easy descent to the Storms River Petroport.  The path follows a gentle jeep track through the forest, leading back toward the N2, where our shuttle will be waiting to transport us back to De Vasselot Caravan Park.  Once we return to the rest camp, we will collect our luggage from the office, settle into our accommodation, and enjoy a well-deserved rest for the remainder of the day.  In the evening unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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​DAY 7 - DEPARTURE​  

​​Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing, taking in the last moments of the serene surroundings before heading home.  This is where we say goodbye-until we meet again.  ​​

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End of tour

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