Road-Tripping: CapeNature Self Catering and Hiking

Whether you are looking for a peaceful family road trip, couples adventure or some alone time, CapeNature’s self-catering cottages and chalets are ideal for exploring and hiking the Western Capes nature reserves.

CapeNature is a government entity responsible for managing and maintaining 31 nature reserve complexes comprising 112 nature reserves, of which 106 are terrestrial and six are marine protected areas, totalling 828 506 ha in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. CapeNature offers a variety of eco-tourism products at 25 of its nature reserves.

As custodian of the province’s natural environment, CapeNature is tasked with nature conservation and awareness, preserving biodiversity, and providing facilities for education, research and training.

Besides nurturing nature, championing our unique ecosystems (such as the Cape Floristic Region), and educating visitors and local communities about how to protect our natural environment, CapeNature offers memorable, authentic eco-tourism experiences to local and international visitors. These vary from adrenaline-filled pursuits such as bouldering, kloofing and kayaking to more leisurely activities like hiking, fishing and whale watching.

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Route Segment: A – B

From: Cape Town Airport, Western Cape – Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa
To: Cederberg Wilderness Area Self Catering, Algeria – Cederberg Algeria Campsite, West Coast DC, South Africa
Distance: 221 km

Route Segment: B – C

From: Cederberg Wilderness Area Self Catering, Algeria – Cederberg Algeria Campsite, West Coast DC, South Africa
To: Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Self Catering, Tulbagh/Porterville – Winterhoek Wes Rd, South Africa
Distance: 154 km

Route Segment: C – D

From: Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Self Catering, Tulbagh/Porterville – Winterhoek Wes Rd, South Africa
To: Anysberg Nature Reserve Self Catering and Campsite, Ladismith – Kannaland Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 192 km

Route Segment: D – E

From: Anysberg Nature Reserve Self Catering and Campsite, Ladismith – Kannaland Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Swartberg Nature Reserve Self Catering, Prince Albert – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 226 km

Route Segment: E – F

From: Swartberg Nature Reserve Self Catering, Prince Albert – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Goukamma Nature Reserve Self Catering, Sedgefield – Knysna Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 168 km

Route Segment: F – G

From: Goukamma Nature Reserve Self Catering, Sedgefield – Knysna Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Grootvaderbosch Nature Reserve Self Catering, Heidelberg – Hessequa Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 221 km

Route Segment: G – H

From: Grootvaderbosch Nature Reserve Self Catering, Heidelberg – Hessequa Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Self Catering, McGregor – Langverwagten Rd, South Africa
Distance: 124 km

Route Segment: H – I

From: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Self Catering, McGregor – Langverwagten Rd, South Africa
To: Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve Self Catering, Stellenbosch – Assegaaibosch Trail, South Africa
Distance: 148 km

Route Segment: I – J

From: Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve Self Catering, Stellenbosch – Assegaaibosch Trail, South Africa
To: Cape Town Airport, Western Cape – Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa
Distance: 37.7 km