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Helderberg Farm

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:40:53 +0000

Helderberg Farm

Some info:
	Hiking trails & nature walks for everyone-young and old
Address:	R44 between Somerset West & Stellenbosch
Where it is:	Take the N2 to Somerset West, take the R44 between to Stellenbosch
Payment Options:	Free
Telephone:	021 855-4308
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Slack Wear

Cape Peninsula National Park – Cape of Good Hope

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:40:20 +0000

Cape Peninsula National Park – Cape of Good Hope

Some info:
	Is the most south westerly point of Africa really worth you climbing in your car (or a tour bus) and trekking out to see? Sir Francis Drake certainly thought so, describing it in 1580 as, “The most stately thing and the fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth.” Situated at the junction of two of the earth’s most contrasting water masses – the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm waters of False Bay on the East Coast – The Cape of Good Hope offers a variety of surprises for any willing explorer. As part of the Cape Peninsula National Park, rich and varied flora and fauna stretch over 430 km of pristine coastline whilst cliffs tower 200 metre above the sea. It’s an ancient land, with history of human inhabitants dating back to the early Stone Age when San hunter-gatherers and the Khoi people lived here. Today, you’ll find plenty to do… Hiking paths, picnic sites, tidal pools, restaurants, a curio shop, shipwrecks, angling and diving are all on offer. If it’s your first visit, we recommend stopping in at the Visitor’s Centre to get better acquainted with the area and squeeze the most out of your time here. Depending on what time of the year you visit, you’re bound to see at least one of Cape Point’s animal inhabitants – from Game, to a spectacular array of birds, to the renowned Chacma Baboons, to Southern Right Whales (between June and November). Before climbing into your car (or that tour bus), bare in mind that this area is susceptible to extreme and often unpredictable weather, so pack extra jackets just in case. Speaking of weather, The Global Atmosphere watch station – designed to blend into the western slopes of Cape Point, is one of only 20 global Atmosphere watch stations. Judging from its unceasing popularity, it seems Sir Francis Drake’s rave reviews remain true more than four centuries later – The Cape of Good Hope is well worth a visit.
Address:	End of the peninsula.
Where it is:	You can go either via Main Road through Simons Town or from Kommetjie follow the coastal road through Scarborough.

Times:	Sunrise to Sunset
Price:	Adults R25 Scholars and Pensioners R10
Payment Options:	Any
Telephone:	021 701-8692
Fax:	021 701-8773
Website:	www.cpnp.co.za
E-Mail:	capepeninsula@parks-sa.co.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	Picnic Spots and Braai facilities available.
Dress Code:	Slack Wear

Schaapeiland

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:31:08 +0000

Schaapeiland

Some info:
	A 2km trail along the beach and through the village
Address:	Yzerfontein
Where it is:	Take the N2 towards Malmesbury, to Yzerfontein
Telephone:	022 451-2258
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Blombos

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:30:17 +0000

Blombos

Some info:
	Spectacular views along this private farm hiking trail
Address:	Yzerfontein
Where it is:	Take the N2 towards Malmesbury, to Yzerfontein
Telephone:	022 451-2589
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Matzikamma Hiking Club

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:29:07 +0000

Matzikamma Hiking Club

Some info:
	Breathtaking views of the Namo-Karoo
Address:	Vredendal
Where it is:	Vredendal
Telephone:	027 213-1408
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Succulent Hiking Trail

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:28:19 +0000

Solar System Hiking Trail

Some info:
	A 9km guided trail, representing a scale model of the solar system with an abundance of succulent plants
Address:	Vanrhynsdorp
Where it is:	Vanrhynsdorp
Telephone:	027 219-1552
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Succulent Hiking Trail

Some info:
	See an abundance of succulent plants in their natural environment
Address:	Vanrhynsdorp
Where it is:	Vanrhynsdorp
Telephone:	027 219-1062
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	permit required
Dress Code:	Any

Solar System Hiking Trail

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:26:41 +0000

Solar System Hiking Trail

Some info:
	A 9km guided trail, representing a scale model of the solar system with an abundance of succulent plants
Address:	Vanrhynsdorp
Where it is:	Vanrhynsdorp
Telephone:	027 219-1552
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Gifberg

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:25:18 +0000

Gifberg

Some info:
	Gifberg offers a variety of trails such as the 20km Bushman Trail, 1.5km Potholes Trail, 4.5km Hammerkop Trail and 10.5km Gifboom Trail
Address:	Vanrhynsdorp
Where it is:	Vanrhynsdorp
Telephone:	027 219-1555
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Stompneusbaai to Paternoster

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:22:43 +0000

Stompneusbaai to Paternoster

Some info:
	A stunning 30km beach trail
Address:	St Helena Bay
Where it is:	Take the N7 towards Saldanha, to St Helene Bay
Telephone:	022 701-7000
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

Oranjevlei

stufftodo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:21:56 +0000

Oranjevlei

Some info:
	A 12km hike on a farm through wheat lands and fynbos
Address:	Saldanha
Where it is:	Take the N7 to Saldanha
Telephone:	022 714-2261
E-Mail:	oranje@mweb.co.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any