Tsitsikamma Hike 10 March 2027
Wed 10 Mar - Mon 15 Mar 2027 @ Nature's Valley, Western Cape

Discover the Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail, a 62.3km journey through South Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Over five unforgettable days, this unidirectional trek leads you from the turquoise shores of Nature’s Valley deep into the rugged, emerald heart of the Tsitsikamma Mountains.

A 30% non-refundable payment is due on registration

DATE : 10 t0 15 March 2027

TOUR COST: 12990 pp, single 21 900 pp 

R11,900.00pps

INCLUDED

• 5 days of unforgettable hiking along the Tsitsikamma Trail
• 4 nights of accommodation
• Packed Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast.
• Trisport Goody Bag
• Qaulified 1st Aid Guide
• Shuttle service back to your cars
• Transport of gear to each overnight
• Transport of your gear/bag to the finishing venue
• Medical and emergency services on standby
• First Aid Kit
• Emergency Garmin In Reach
• All bookings and arrangements made by Trisport

DIFFICULTY

This tour is not for beginners as the days are long and some sections of the trails are technical.  You need to have good fitness to hike the Trail

Hut Accommodation & Privacy

Each overnight site features three 2-sleeper rooms and three 6-sleeper rooms, all equipped with comfortable mattresses on bunk beds. But to maintain an atmosphere of exclusivity and comfort, we limit occupancy to just 2–3 guests per hut, depending on your group’s specific booking preferences. This ensures you have ample space to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of the forest.

Compulsory Gear:
As a precaution, we would like you to carry the following compulsory equipment with you during the hike. It is for your own personal safety. Please adhere to the following:

• Your own sleeping bag and pillow in a separate bag than your clothes. NOT in a Plastic bag that can break!
• Cell phone;
• Zip Lock bag to keep phone dry;
• Space blanket;
• Backpack;
• Long Thermal base layer (pants and top);
• Whistle;
• Hat;
• Emergency food, i.e, snacks along the way. Lunches are provided.
• Headlamp;
• Water bottles;
• Sunscreen (SPF50);
• Outer shell jacket (waterproof); and
• Small first aid kit: plasters, headache pills, germolene, anti-inflammatories

Suggested Gear to make your trip more pleasurable: 

*Your own plastic cup for coffee along the way
*If you have a small flask, please bring it along.
*your favourite cappuccino/coffee sachets, etc, to add to hot water on the way. We will stop for coffee watching the views.
*Cell phone
*zip lock bag to keep phone dry on hike
*Camera
*Chargers
*Spare batteries
*powerbank to charge phones, although each place have power points
*Hiking sticks, if you want.
*Long thermal base layer (pants and top), just in case it is cold or rainy.
*Hat
*Snacks for in-between meals
*Personal medicine
*Water bottles or bladder
*powder energy drink
*Sunscreen (factor 50)
*Outer shell jacket (waterproof)
*Comfortable shoes for hiking, shoes will get wet, bring flip flops for after hike
*enough socks
*sunglasses
*swimming trunks
*cash for tips
*Warm clothes for the evenings
* Alcoholic drinks for evening, limited space, so 1 drink per person per evening for example, a small plastic bottle of whiskey, NO beers, NO Glass
*No Towels needed

EXTRA NBBB INFO:
*Soft bags only, please, NO hard cases with wheels
Bag size maximum 60cm (lenght) x 30cm (width) x 25cm (height). (Max 50-liter bag). We have limited space.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Natures Valley, 1st night at your choice of accommodation in Natures Valley at your cost: 

6pm: Meet at Nature’s Valley at a Restaurant (TBC) to enjoy dinner together (own expense)

Day 2: From Ocean to Escarpment (18 km – 8,5 hours)

Your journey begins along the serene Groot River lagoon, accompanied by the sounds of the Indian Ocean and a chorus of coastal birdlife. After a steady climb up the escarpment, the landscape transforms into a high-altitude plateau rich in fynbos. The day concludes deep in the Afromontane forest at Bloukrans Hut, perched dramatically on a cliff edge.

• Highlight: Sip sundowners on the balcony overlooking the gorge or hike down to the “Coca-Cola” colored waterfall for a dip in private rock pools. Keep an eye out for the resident Large-spotted Genets!

Day 2: Into the Enchanted Wild (14 km – 8 hours)

Today is about isolation and immersion. You’ll enter the eerie, mist-shrouded Buffelsbos—a patch of forest steeped in history—before heading east into the mountains. The trail offers a thrilling crossing of the Bloukrans River at Waterwitelsgat, an ideal spot for a midday swim.

• Highlight: Before reaching the Keurbos Hut, relax in the “Twin Tubs,” natural rock pools that feel like wild jacuzzis. Listen for the hauntingly beautiful call of the Narina Trogon in the surrounding Alder trees.

Day 3: Rivers and Remote Peaks (14 km – 7,5 hours)

Day three is defined by majestic river crossings, and ancient mountain vistas. You will conquer Rushes Pass, where frequent pauses to admire the view are highly recommended. The trail then descends into the remote Elandsbos River valley, winding through the “hidden secrets” of the Heuningbos indigenous forest.

• Highlight: After crossing the Kleinbos River twice, you’ll reach Heuningbos Hut, which features a magnificent swimming pool just a short walk away.

Day 4: The Fynbos Odyssey (14.5 km – 8 hours)

This stretch of the trail takes you across two mountain saddles through pristine fynbos. You’ll traverse Splendid Pass, named for the rare and beautiful Mimetes splendidus flower, before finding shade in the wet indigenous forest of Mostertsbos.

• Highlight: The view from Nademaalsnek is your reward for the day’s effort, offering a panoramic look at the Storms River Gorge and your final overnight stop, Sleepkloof Hut, nestled on a forested slope.

Day 5: The Final Descent (2.5 km – 1 hour)

A gentle, celebratory finish. The final 2.5 km is an easy descent through forest pioneers and fynbos toward the iconic Paul Sauer Bridge (Storms River Bridge).

• Conclusion: Transfer back to Nature’s Valley as you bid farewell to the mountains.

Please see all the tour info on the website page: https://trisport.co.za/tsitsikamma-5-day-slackpack-hike/