Discover the Cape’s Finest Trails on a Guided Hike
Cape Town and the Cape Winelands’ mountain landscapes are much more than just scenery, they're a story waiting to be experienced. Whether a casual hiker or a seasoned adventurer, our enriching guided hiking experiences will take you beyond the ordinary as we venture out onto the classic and less-traveled paths.
Choose from our extensive portfolio of curated guided day hikes and multi-day hikes - join a scheduled hike and make new friends, or book a customized private hike to match your interest and itinerary.
The mountains are calling
PRIVATE Hikes Ideal for small private groups, from solo to families and friends, book a customized private hike to match your interests, fitness levels and itinerary.
EXPLORE Hike Series Make new friends whilst diving deep into Cape Town's mountain paradise. We've combined the Cape’s best day-hikes into four series of different difficulty levels, a different hike every weekend. Whether novice or experienced, choose the level that matches you and start growing in fitness and confidence on the trails today!
CLASSIC Day Hikes Our classic day hikes are ideal for first time visitors to Cape Town and the Winelands. Whether you'd like to summit Table Mountain or Lion's Head or hike the Franschhoek mountains, let us guide you there.
MULTI-DAY Hikes - Choose the bucket-list mountain break-away matching your appetite for adventure, whether a luxury 5 day slackpack or a fun 1.5 or 3 day backpack hike or the ultimate 12 day expedition.
Why hike with us?
Stay safe with us: Mountain safety is our number one priority. All our hikes are lead by qualified, registered adventure guides, experts in hiking and managing safety risks in mountains. We are trained in First Aid and take equipped First Aid Kits and Satellite Messenger Devices with emergency numbers along on all hikes.
Unplug: Passionate about sharing the mountains with you, we create a safe space for you to experience mindfulness and deeper connections with nature during a hike.
Learn while you hike: Our hiking experiences are enriching and informative. Our knowledgeable guides provide context about the fynbos vegetation, geology and history of the area you are hiking through, step by step opening the mountains up to you.
Feel special: We focus on small-group hiking experiences ensuring a friendly and intimate setting and personal attention to all.
No stress: Your hike readiness is assessed in advance to ensure you are matched to a hike suited to you.
Time is of the essence: The pace of the hikes is managed to ensure no one gets left behind and we keep within the set time duration so you can plan your day ahead.
Preparation is key: You receive a detailed itinerary of each hike upfront with a detailed route description, what to expect, what to bring, where to meet etc., preparing you for your adventure.
Guest Reviews
Our client’s testimonials speak for themselves. Read below authentic Google and Tripadvisor Verified reviews from clients who have experienced the magic with us.
“Thank you Santie for an amazing experience! After my special morning with you, I know I made the right call in signing up for your Align hiking series. I can't wait for the other hikes and celebrate the joy and beauty of this…”
Glenda James, Cape Town
“Santie is a top-notch hiking guide with a great attitude and solid knowledge. I really had a great time being guided by her on an amazing trail, I wouldn’t be able to find on my own, which was exactly chosen according to my fitness level and hiking likes…”
Hannah Ana, Australia
“An amazing hike with Santie from the moment we decided to do this... Her pre-arrangements comms was so professional. The hike itself... Well Santie has an incredible wealth of knowledge re Table Mountain and the local…”
Neldine Van der Merwe, Hermanus