LEVEL 1 - HIKE DETAILS
Choose the LEVEL 1 Package and Hike Dates you would like to book for by completing the form below.
No payment due now. We will send your invoice with payment details within 1 working day of receipt of your form. As hiking is a physical activity conducted in group format, we also ask some information about your hike readiness to ensure the hikes you would like to book for matches your level.
Spaces on hikes are limited to 8 participants. Once booked and paid, hikes are not transferrable to another person or date.
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Please note that filling in and submitting this form does not automatically register you for any hike. Registration and full upfront payment are necessary for participating in any of the Fynbos Whisperer hikes.
INCLUDED:
Registered hiking guide. An expert qualified and registered hiking guide leads each hike, managing the pace to ensure the group stays together and the hike doesn’t run over time. The guides provide context of the fynbos vegetation, geology and history of the trails, facilitate a deeper connection with nature and take care of every participant’s safety and wellbeing during the hike.
Variety and a regular routine. Each Level comprises 6 to 12 different unique, curated hikes, a different hike per Level occurring on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule, so you really get to know the mountains and enjoy different scenery every time.
Discounted hike packages for regular hiking. Hikes can be joined once-off on a drop-in basis, but the real value lies in booking 3-, 6- and 12-hike packages at discounted tariffs.
Pre-planned and categorized routes. Each hike is curated, pre-planned and categorized according to the relevant Level. All the hikes are on mountain trails within 5 to 100 km from Cape Town.
Hike-readiness assessment. All participants’ hike readiness is assessed prior to the hike to ensure the hike matches their level of fitness and the rest of the group.
We keep within the set time duration. The pace of the hikes is managed to ensure the hike finishes within the set time duration.
Small groups. Group size is limited to 8 participants.
Detailed itinerary. Participants receive a detailed itinerary with route description, what to expect, what to bring etc. in advance.
Tea-break treats. Coffee/tea and a small complimentary snack.
Mountain Safety. Fully equipped First Aid Kit, Satellite Messenger Device and relevant Emergency Rescue Contact Numbers goes along with the guide on every hike.
EXCLUDED:
Transport. To and from start and end-point.
Access Permits. Access permits to all nature reserves are excluded from the tariffs and for participants’ own account.
Aerial Cable Way Tickets. Some hikes require access to the mountain via the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way, the cost which are excluded from the tariffs and for participants own account.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Tickets. Some hikes require access to the mountain via Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, the cost which are excluded from the tariffs and for participants own account.
Any snacks and drinks not indicated in the itinerary. Participants are responsible to bring and carry their own water, lunch and snacks.
Hiking backpack and gear. Participants are responsible to bring and carry their own daypack with warm clothing, rain gear etc. as set out in the itinerary.
Hiking down Table Mountain. An additional fee is charged in the event the cable car is closed and we need to guide you safely down the mountain.