Tsitsikamma Trail with Petra Schonlau

GRADE 4B, MEDIUM PACE

Southern Cape Hiking Paradise! Journey through ancient Afromontane forests, towering fynbos mountains, and deep river gorges. Swim in pristine mountain streams and walk beneath giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods. Complete wilderness. Zero Distractions. This is a 65 km trail. Day 1 and 6 are easy, short days of between 2-5 km. Days 2-5 are full days of 14-15 km taking 6-7 hours to complete. Fitness is essential.

Included:

• Tsitsikamma trail 6 days/5 nights. Nights on the Tsitsikamma trail are in 2x 6-bed huts (bunk beds with mattresses). Huts have wash basins, hot showers (donkey system), flush toilets, communal lapas and braai facilities.
• Transport of hikers’ large pack/tog bag, as well as one cooler box per group per day (for refrigerated and frozen foods). Transport of packs to hut 2,3,4 and 5 (not to hut 1).
• Transport from Storms River Village (end of trail) back to Nature’s Valley (start of trail) to our cars.

Not included:

• 1 night accommodation before the start of the hike (in Nature’s Valley) is necessary for logistical reasons. It will be in 3-bed or 4-bed rooms sharing. Cost to be advised.
• 1 night accommodation after completion of the hike (in Nature’s Valley or Wilderness) is optional, would be in 3-bed or 4-bed rooms sharing.
• Travelling cost to/from Nature’s Valley.

Costs:

• Slackpacking hike: R3585
• Admin fee: R50 (non refundable)
• 1 or 2 nights’ accommodation +/- R450 per night

Payment details:

• Deposit of R2,000 payable by 05 June 2026. This includes the R50 admin fee.
• Balance of R1,635 payable by 30 Nov 2026.
• Payment details for the nights before and after the trail to be advised.
• Please don't make any payments until your spot has been confirmed by Petra and you receive an invoice for the deposit.

Club members get preference due to limited spots on this popular hike. Maximum 12 people.

No smoking on this hike.