Wild Cape Hikes

Home
South Africa
Cape Town
Wild Cape Hikes

Wild Cape Hikes Professional certified ADVENTURE guide 🇿🇦
Cederberg addicts 🦅
Ambassador for:
🪽
& ⛰️
(1)

19/03/2025

Another great day on Table Mountain!

One of my favorite routes ✅

A great group of hikers ✅

The perfect weather ✅

Los of fun and adventure ✅

A group hike up the infamous but not-as-scary-as-you-think, India Venster. Most of the group had never hiked the route before and there were a few nerves, but with the right tips it’s not as bad as they thought. The clouds also added some epicness to already stunning scenery.

Thank you all for joining 🙏

If you would like to hike this route either in a group or as a private hike, get in touch.

Looking forward to guiding another private group there next week 😎

17/03/2025

Last week I had the pleasure of looking after a great group of hikers from the US for

We spent three days hiking together, covering classics like Lions Head and Kasteelpoort to the top of Table Mountain, but also venturing further afield to hike in Mont Rochelle near Franschhoek.

Our tour finished with us enjoying a coffee at together.

14/03/2025

Hi friends and followers,

There is a HUGE wildfire burning in the precious
It has already been burning for a week and is showing no signs of slowing down despite the huge efforts by fire crews, volunteers and locals.

The fire is spreading, has burnt a significant area in the North, and is currently at the Pakhuis pass but also as far south as Tafelberg.

The origin of the fire is unknown at this stage but what is important right now is getting additional support to the brave firefighters, helicopter pilots, volunteers, and locals.

Please consider donating any amount you can that can be used for drinking water, snacks, eyedrops, food, and for longer term support of the local villages, some who now have no drinking water.

PLEASE SHARE THIS FAR AND WIDE🙏

11/03/2025

Cederberg adventures just hit differently.

The place gets under your skin, in your blood and becomes part of your soul. Or is that just me?

This last weekend was no different. An epic crew joined me for an overnight adventure to the iconic Wolfberg Arch.

The whole group opted to cowboy camp under the stars for their first time also ☺️

The pictures say it all.

Next group starts hiking to the Arch on the 4th of April, contact me to be a part of the adventure.

05/03/2025

After a busy start to 2025, it was time for a little post season break with my favorite human

I can’t stray too far from my beloved mountains so this year we headed to Grootvadersbosch for some tranquil forest vibes.

Refreshed and revitalized, ready for an exciting few months ahead!

03/03/2025

It’s was a great week with a nice variety of trail hiked in Cape Town!

From classics like Platteklip and Lions Head to more spicy routes up Table Mountain, with some tranquil Orange Kloof in the mix also. All shared with great clients, friends and fellow mountain guides.

Super grateful to be able to call the mountains my office, but also grateful to be able to share the ‘office’ with so many amazing likeminded humans.

It’s going to be a busy few months coming up with….

trips to the including the ‘Keeping it Wild’ weekend and another bash at the Cederberg Grand Traverse!

Plus a load of awesome local adventures and our first international adventure with a trip to hike the Lycian way with friend and fellow guide

It’s going to be an epic adventure, make sure you’re a part of it!

27/02/2025

We recently added some ‘beginners’ hikes to our schedule.

These aren’t boring hikes, they are great routes with gorgeous scenery.

They are are shorter routes, maybe with less ascent or technical ground, where we take a slower pace and offer more coaching on training, what gear to have and how to use it.

These are some of the photos taken by the group on a recent beginners hike in the Cape of Good Hope reserve.

If you’re keen to join and be a part of the adventure, get in touch or join our WhatsApp broadcast group to see all of the hikes that are coming up. Yup, link is in the bio.

25/02/2025

Last week I had the pleasure of being part of an amazing team of guides looking after Parklands school for

Hiking, abseiling, kayaking, and many more activities were all run like clockwork, this combined with plenty of fantastic food and a great camp meant for many happy students and teachers 😎

24/02/2025

Hiking to the Wolfberg Arch is an iconic Cederberg hike, the only way to better it is to spend the night sleeping under the stars by the Arch!

We will be hiking my preferred route, the through hike, including the Maze, Gabriel’s pass, the Arch, and the Cracks!

Please note:

WE will be strictly following the Leave No Trace Principles.

YOU will need to be able to carry your camping equipment.

Our March trip is fully booked but we have a few spots left for our April trip.

Get in touch if you want more info or to book your spot!

This two day, overnight hike is approx. 16kms with 800m of ascent and descent. I would classify this as a moderate to difficult hike.

Date: 4th to 6th April
The price: R2298 per person including a night camping at , all required permits, and a qualified and registered Mountain guide.

Get in touch to book your place on this stunning adventure.

18/02/2025

We are heading back to Banhoek this weekend for an epic adventure to explore the mysterious DuiwelsKloof.

Join us for a hike below the towering Devil’s Tooth with sheer cliffs that lay on either side of you, while hiking through beautiful forest following a tranquil cascading stream to an epic lunch spot near a waterfall.

Bring your cozzies for a mountain dip also!

This hike is approx. 12kms with 1000m of ascent and descent. I would classify this as a moderate to difficult hike due to the terrain.

Date: 23rd February (full day hike)
The price: R600 per person including a qualified and registered Mountain guide.

Get in touch to book your place on this stunning adventure.

17/02/2025

Countdown to an adventure of a lifetime!

In 8 weeks we will start our guided hike along the breathtaking, ancient, Lycian Way in Turkey, where stunning landscapes and rich history await you at every turn.

Our guide for this unforgettable journey along this dramatic coastline, is one of the Turkey’s most esteemed guides! With his deep-rooted knowledge of the culture, rich history, and stunning terrain, Altug brings the magic of Turkey to life while sharing insights that only a local can provide.

Experience the warmth of the people, the beauty of the landscapes, the local cuisine and the stories that make this destination truly unique—join us for an adventure like no other!

We will hike from traditional village to village over 6 days ‘slack-pack’ style, enjoying panoramic views, visiting ancient sites, staying in carefully chosen hotels and accommodation.
 DATE: 15th (arrive in Istanbul) to 23rd of April (depart)

COST: This will be an almost all inclusive program containing Lycia and Istanbul (9 days - 8 nights) for 1980 EUR per person (shared room).
* Cost includes: A qualified local guide for the whole trip, all internal flights from Istanbul to Dalaman etc, all transfers and luggage transfers, all breakfasts, lunches (one lunch excluded in Istanbul on the last day), dinners (two dinners excluded, in Kas and Istanbul).
* Cost excludes: International flights, alcohol, optional museums, gratuities, one lunch and two dinners (as above), personal expenses and travel insurance.

For more information about this virtually all inclusive adventure get in touch today.

[email protected]

16/02/2025

We have another great beginners hike coming up this weekend!

On Saturday (22nd) we be guiding the shipwreck trail in the Cape of Good Hope reserve.

This stunning half day hike is part beach and shipwreck spotting 🏴‍☠️

And part coastal paths with submarine lookouts from World War 2!

Plus we will keep an eye out for Bontebok 🦌

The route is 5kms with only 100m of ascent and descent. We won’t be going fast and will be taking in the views and stopping at an epic spot for coffee.

Date: 22nd of Feb
Start: Meet at 7am the entrance of Cape Point, where we will transfer to the start.
Price: R500 per person (excludes entrance)

Be a part of the adventure.

14/02/2025

ORANGEKLOOF ALERT!

We will be guiding a beginners hike in the stunning Orangekloof on the 23rd of March!

This is the only access controlled area of Table Mountain, and for good reason. Pristine forest, indigenous trees and flowers, trickling streams and maybe even some red Disa flowers.

Join us for a guided, beginner friendly, half day meander through the ancient forest.

Group size is strictly limited as this is a permit access only area.

Date: 23rd of March
Start: Constantia Nek car park
Price: R500 per person.

Be a part of the adventure.

04/02/2025

Another stunning weekend adventuring in Groot Winterhoek in the books.

Thanks to a great group for joining. Temps were perfect, not too hot for hiking and warm enough for the pools to be delicious!

Photos by the group.

Our next group hike to Die Hel won’t be until January 2026, sign up to join the January Gang (the regulars may take all the spots 🤣)

Be a part of the adventure.

03/02/2025

Wild and off the beaten track, as requested ✅

Thanks Adam for choosing Wild Cape Hikes

Contacts us for your own bespoke hikes from mild to wild.

Be a part of the adventure.

24/01/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Anna Mauch, Charlotte McCarthy, Juliet Taylor Ferraz, Kathy Webb, Vanessa Seef-Musikanth, Wouter Van Der Merwe

24/01/2025

We have a great selection of group hikes available this February!

From beginners hikes, to multi day hikes.

From coastal trails to indigenous forests deep in stunning kloofs.

Get in contact if you would like more info on any of the hikes.

We have also launched our members club where for a flat fee per month you can join an UNLIMITED number of day hikes!

Get in touch today and be a part of the adventure.

21/01/2025

I don’t always cook when I’m hiking, but when I do you know it’s going to be special.

I’m normally a fan of lightweight, fast, nutritious meals from ountrycuisineza (the best freeze dried meals in SA) but with a hike to Groot Winterhoek that’s a bit easier than our usual multi day trips I felt that some ‘gourmet’ cooking was in order.

Thanks to , I could cook and still be as light as possible!

Breakfast was a cinnamon bagel from toasted in the titanium frying pan topped with cream cheese and jam, with freshly brewed using the french press (which fits perfectly in the Toaks 650ml and 750ml titanium pots)

Lunch by the pool was a meze platter of biltong, hummus, crackers and crudités, served in the Toaks titanium plate.

Dinner was sirloin steak cooked medium rare in the Toaks titanium frying pan, served with a Moroccan spiced cous cous, olives, and a village style salad, accompanied by a nice red wine

Tips for cooking with titanium:

Season the pan like you would cast iron with a high temp oil, I used coconut oil.

Use plenty of oil when cooking.

Go for a medium heat and try to distribute the heat as evenly as you can (I used a stove with a wider burner than my usual Pocket Rocket).

The results, delicious.

Address

Cape Town

Website

http://www.wildcapehikes.co.za/, https://bit.ly/WCH_link_page

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wild Cape Hikes posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Wild Cape Hikes:

Videos

What to pack? That’s always a question I get asked. Finding a balance between comfort and weight is tricky and a personal thing. It’s taken me a few years of experimentation, but I’m happy with the balance I have found. So what am I packing for the Cederberg Grand Traverse? With no clients and the need to move fairly fast I will be going lighter than usual - less first aid gear, clothes and food. The big 3 (pack, sleep system & shelter): @freedomultralight Orxy 52 (898g) @seatosummit Etherlight XT (490g) @seatosummit Aeros pillow (77g) @outdoor_elements_shop Aegismax Dusk (568g) @freedomultralight Bivvy (360g) Cook system: @MSR Pocket Rocket stove (85g) @toaksoutdoor Titanium 650ml pot (80g) @toaksoutdoor Pot cozy (18g) @toaksoutdoor Titanium Long spoon (19g) The rest: @seatosummit eVac Drybag (Camp clothes, power bank, toiletries) @freedomultralight Waist pack (50g) containing headtorch, cables, ditty bag, daily snacks (coffee, @get.revive, oats, droewors, dates and @racefoodsa) @backcountrycuisineza for proper evening meals. I will also have a paired down first aid & trauma kit, plus my trusty @garminSA InReach mini. There are a few more bits, but excluding food and water, my base weight will be just under 5kg (11lbs) which puts me on the cusp of the ultralight category. #gohiking #adventuresoul #gogetlost #wandersoul #wanderthemountains #exploresouthafrica #hikingsouthafrica #adventuresouthafrica #explorethemountains #mountainssouthafrica #cederberg #trailsza #southafricantrails #southafricanadventure #choosemountains #mountainaddict #peoplewhohike #hikemore #hikinglife #summitup #optoutside #takeahike #changeyouraltitude #naturesouthafrica #wildlifesouthafrica #LeaveNoTrace #QualifiedGuidesOnly

A good day out in the mountains. But what does that mean? I guess it’s different for each of us, but for me it’s pretty simple….. ➡️ Good views ✅ ➡️ Good company ✅ ➡️ Preferably a coffee with a view ✅ ➡️ Ideally some scrambling ✅ ➡️ A stunning flower/plant/wildlife ✅ Tick all of these and for me you’ve got a good day. Luckily most days in the mountains are good days 😎 If you’re keen to share some of these good days with me, join our WhatsApp broadcast group for details of my guided group hikes. Link is in the bio ⬆️ Or hit the button below ⬇️ #gohiking #adventuresoul #gogetlost #wandersoul #wanderthemountains #exploresouthafrica #hikingsouthafrica #adventuresouthafrica #explorethemountains #mountainssouthafrica #cederberg #capetown #trailsza #southafricantrails #southafricanadventure #choosemountains #mountainaddict #peoplewhohike #hikemore #hikinglife #summitup #optoutside #takeahike #changeyouraltitude #naturesouthafrica #wildlifesouthafrica #waterfalls #LeaveNoTrace #QualifiedGuidesOnly

With the Cederberg closed to hikers due to high temps and and a high fire risk, we had to make another plan for our private hike this weekend. So we switched destination to the incredible Groot Winterhoek reserve and a trip to Die Hel. Ironically, it turned out to be hotter that the Cederberg…. Temps even hit 51’C as we drove up the Dasklip pas but at least I could reassure the group that we would be spending a lot of time ether hiking by a river or swimming in rock pools. We still had some crazy heat, but also enjoyed epic thunder and lightning, beautiful skies, good food and of course the most perfect rock pools. The group were great and it was fantastic introducing some cool people to this stunning area of the Western Cape. Thank you @johnsonwattstom @lioba_pflaum, @irisvo and @anne.marlies who also made this beautiful film of our weekend 🙏 #gohiking #adventuresoul #gogetlost #wandersoul #wanderthemountains #exploresouthafrica #hikingsouthafrica #adventuresouthafrica #explorethemountains #mountainssouthafrica #cederberg #capetown #trailsza #southafricantrails #southafricanadventure #choosemountains #mountainaddict #peoplewhohike #hikemore #hikinglife #summitup #optoutside #takeahike #changeyouraltitude #naturesouthafrica #wildlifesouthafrica #waterfalls #LeaveNoTrace #QualifiedGuidesOnly

First hike of the year, and it was a goody! A stunning scramble up a personal favourite - Wood Buttress, one of the Apostles above Camps Bay, with @dino_mite__ and @diannaleigh85 Thanks to @fivestarnomadtravel for trusting us with your clients. If you’re keen to see more of the mountains in Cape Town and the Western Cape, then join us for YOUR next adventure #gohiking #adventuresoul #gogetlost #wandersoul #wanderthemountains #exploresouthafrica #hikingsouthafrica #adventuresouthafrica #explorethemountains #mountainssouthafrica #cederberg #capetown #trailsza #southafricantrails #southafricanadventure #choosemountains #mountainaddict #peoplewhohike #hikemore #hikinglife #summitup #optoutside #takeahike #changeyouraltitude #naturesouthafrica #wildlifesouthafrica #waterfalls #LeaveNoTrace #QualifiedGuidesOnly

Wild Cape Hikes

19/03/2025

17/03/2025

14/03/2025

11/03/2025

05/03/2025

03/03/2025

27/02/2025

25/02/2025

24/02/2025

18/02/2025

17/02/2025

16/02/2025

14/02/2025

04/02/2025

03/02/2025

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

21/01/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Videos

Shortcuts

Share

Category