- AWAKEN - Hikes
The - AWAKEN - group hike series consists of 12 unique hikes, a different hike occurring every second Saturday as per the Programme below. Certainly Cape Town's most scenic short hikes, they are also ideal training hikes for the Cape of Good Hope Slackpack Hike. Soak in the views, breathe fresh mountain air and reconnect with nature - perfect for beginners or to just unwind.
Hike Duration - 3 to 4 hours
Hike Grade - Gentle
Hike Distance - 4.5 to 8 km
Elevation Gains/Drops - 150 to 450 m
- AWAKEN - group hikes can be joined once-off on a drop-in basis, and 3, 6 and 12-hike packages are also available at discounted tariffs for those who’d like to join more regularly. Prices are per person and hikes are not transferrable to anyone else.
- AWAKEN - Packages
DROP-IN for ONE HIKE
R1200 per person per hike
THREE HIKES
R3000 per person for 3 different hikes
SIX HIKES
R4800 per person for 6 different hikes
TWELVE HIKES
R7200 per person for 12 different hikes
- AWAKEN - Programme
Slangolie Cave
Hike the historic Pipe Track to the Slangolie rock overhang surrounded by gigantic cliff faces and views to Lion's Head, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles. Read more HERE.
Newlands Forest
Hike through a magnificent, indigenous Afro-montane forest-jungle laced with delightful fresh mountain streams. Read more HERE.
Myburgh’s Waterfall
Follow the stream through an ancient indigenous forest with moss-covered trees and rocks to the magical Myburgh's waterfall. Read more HERE.
JONKERSHOEK RIVER TRAIL, Stellenbosch
Follow the Jonkershoek river deep into the valley and discover a magical gorge with waterfalls, indigenous trees and ferns. Read more HERE.
STEENBERG HIKE, Cape Town
Hike through beautiful and diverse fynbos and enjoy magnificent views across False Bay with Hangklip in the distance. Read more HERE.
SILVERMINE STREAM HIKE
Hike across fynbos-clad hills enjoying magnificent views across False Bay and towards the back of Table Mountain before following a lesser-known trail on the edge of the tree-lined Silvermine Stream. Read more HERE.
OPPELSKOP VIEWPOINT HIKE, Cape Town
A wonderful leg-stretch to get some fresh air as one hikes to the top of Oppelskop and the Devil's Peak Saddle, overlooking Table Bay. Enjoy breath-taking fynbos & spectacular views to Devil's Peak and Table Mountain, with Lion's Head & Table Bay up ahead. Read more HERE.
THE SKY BELONGS TO EAGLES HIKE, Somerset West
A splendid hike through a field of magnificent Waboom trees on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain returning via a river trail. Read more HERE.
CAPE POINT TO BUFFELSBAY, Cape of Good Hope
This hike takes in all the magnificence of the world-renowned Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve in a mere 4 hours. Read more HERE.
UITKYK VIEWPOINT HIKE, Franschhoek
Uitkyk Viewpoint Hike is a beautiful, moderate hike through a magnificent fynbos-clad high mountain valley to an unexpected Switzerland-like viewpoint. Read more HERE.
SLANGOLIE CAVE HIKE, Cape Town
Hike to a rock overhang surrounded by gigantic cliff faces and views to Lion's Head, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles. Read more HERE.
STEENBERG HIKE, January 2026, Cape Town
Hike through beautiful and diverse fynbos and enjoy magnificent views across False Bay with Hangklip in the distance. Read more HERE.
TABLE MOUNTAIN SUMMIT HIKE, Cape Town
Explore the top of Table Mountain and the wondrous mountain paradise with flowers, hidden streams and valleys, just beyond. Read more HERE.
Oppelskop
A wonderful leg-stretch to get some fresh air as one hikes to the top of Oppelskop and the Devil's Peak Saddle, overlooking Table Bay. Enjoy breath-taking fynbos & spectacular views to Devil's Peak and Table Mountain, with Lion's Head & Table Bay up ahead. Read more HERE.