4-Hour Hottentots Holland Mountains Hike from Somerset West

4 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Travel from Somerset West over Sir Lowry's Pass to the trailhead for a rewarding hike in the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Follow part of the historic Hottentot...

Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Somerset West · Languages: Afrikaans, English

Know before you go: 1140 ZAR per adult (* 1 person); 3000 ZAR per group (* 4 to 9 people); Hiking gear/equipment is available on loan - please contact for information.

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What's Included

Transport (if required).
Refreshments (coffee/tea and something sweet).
English-speaking South African tour guide.

Not Included

Lunch.
Permits/Entrance fees.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike the Historic Hottentots Holland Kloof Pass

07:00: Travel east from Somerset West, up Sir Lowry's Pass and over the mountain to the starting point. 07:00: Travel east from Somerset West, up Sir Lowry's Pass and over the mountain to the starting point. By 07:30, set out on your walk. The trail is a 5 km return hike and takes about 4 to 5 hours to complete, including stops for photographs, discussions, general exploration of the area, and a lunch or refreshment break, depending on the stops and weather. The first 2.5 km of the walk is an uphill trail to the mountaintop and is not very difficult. At the neck, on top of the mountain ridge, the old pass becomes an easy walk, and it takes about an hour to explore the area and traverse a short way down the side of the opposite mountain to view the spectacular ruts still visible in the rocks. By 07:30, set out on your walk. The trail is a 5 km return hike and takes about 4 to 5 hours to complete, including stops for photographs, discussions, general exploration of the area, and a lunch or refreshment break, depending on the stops and weather. The first 2.5 km of the walk is an uphill trail to the mountaintop and is not very difficult. At the neck, on top of the mountain ridge, the old pass becomes an easy walk, and it takes about an hour to explore the area and traverse a short way down the side of the opposite mountain to view the spectacular ruts still visible in the rocks. Once at the top of the kloof, the track starts to dip steeply down, and it is here that the ruts carved into the rocks by wagon wheels become visible. Dutch and British settlers at the Cape built this rough pass, called the Hottentots Holland Kloof Pass, following the Gantouw route. While taking in a bird's-eye view from the top of the pass, see the two historic canons that were used to communicate over the mountains. Midway through the adventure, stop for a break to enjoy some refreshments or your lunch. Once at the top of the kloof, the track starts to dip steeply down, and it is here that the ruts carved into the rocks by wagon wheels become visible. Dutch and British settlers at the Cape built this rough pass, called the Hottentots Holland Kloof Pass, following the Gantouw route. While taking in a bird's-eye view from the top of the pass, see the two historic canons that were used to communicate over the mountains. Midway through the adventure, stop for a break to enjoy some refreshments or your lunch.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa · Tour start: Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.