GRADE various, MEDIUM PACE
Max 10 hikers. We will stay on a private farm near Stilbaai next to the Goukou River. The farmhouse has 3 double rooms, 2 twin rooms and 3 bathrooms.
We will do day hikes from the farmhouse. Most of the hikes are coastal hikes going through fynbos or along the beach. These include the Noorkapper trail (11km) from Stilbaai to Jongensfontein. The Geelkrans Trail (5-12 km) is named after the yellow sand cliffs visible above the high water mark and is situated in the Geelkrans Nature Reserve to the east of Stilbaai. We can also hike from Jongensfontein along the coast stopping at rock pools and swimming. Some of these hikes are part of the Alikreukel Trail. The Sleeping Beauty hike in Riversdale is a strenuous hike (10 km with 700m elevation gain) but is a there and back hike so hikers can go as far as they wish before turning around. The choice of hikes will depend on the weather and the strength of the group. There are kayaks and boards to paddle for anyone who does not want to hike. The cost is R1 500 and deposit will be due in mid-January.