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By Aktiv Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$149 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover a quieter and less-traveled side of the Cape on a guided mountain hike from the beautiful Harold Porter National Botanical Garden into the surrounding Kogelberg landscape. Unlike the busier trails around central Cape Town, this experience offers peaceful trails, dramatic mountain scenery, indigenous fynbos and spectacular views over Betty’s Bay and the coastline.

    Led by an experienced local hiking guide, the tour combines a genuine mountain adventure with the incredible biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. With a small group and a relaxed pace, there is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take photographs and experience one of the Western Cape’s hidden hiking gems.

Activity location

  • Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
    • Broadwith Road
    • 7141, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
    • Broadwith Road
    • 7141, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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Betty’s Bay Harold Porter to Kogelberg Guided Hike

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$148.92 x 1 AdultAU$148.92
Total
Price is AU$148.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Panoramic views of Betty’s Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and sandstone cliffs
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Access to Harold Porter Botanical Garden
  • Inclusions
    Scenic hike in Betty’s Bay
  • Inclusions
    Professional Mountain Guide
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to discover endemic plants, seasonal streams, and local birdlife
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Explore one of the most beautiful corners of the Cape on a guided hike through Harold Porter National Botanical Garden and into the surrounding Kogelberg landscape. Starting at the gardens, we’ll make our way through indigenous fynbos and mountain vegetation before climbing higher into the rugged terrain above Betty’s Bay. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views across the gardens, mountains and coastline while learning more about the unique flora and natural environment of the area. The hike covers approximately 8–9 km with around 450 m of elevation gain and takes roughly 4–5 hours, making it ideal for active travellers looking for something more adventurous than a walk through the botanical gardens. Expect beautiful mountain scenery, quiet trails, impressive viewpoints and a chance to experience this remarkable part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve on foot.

Location

Activity location

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    Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
    • Broadwith Road
    • 7141, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
    • Broadwith Road
    • 7141, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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