South Africa · Hiking

4-Hour Cape Floral Kingdom Hiking Tour with Walker Bay Views

4 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the top of Lemoen Kop for panoramic views over Walker Bay
02 Discover fynbos flowers and more than 160 bird species, including endemic species
03 Spot fascinating plant life such as the Wagon Tree and insectivorous Sundews
04 Explore the shaded Afro-montane forest of Assegaai Bos
05 Pause at a small waterfall for refreshments

Take a beautiful scenic walk through the Cape Floral Kingdom, a biodiversity hotspot made up of 13 protected areas across the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. Discover numerous fynbos flowers, more than 160 bird species, including some endemic species, and a dense covering of trees and plants. This hike also leads you through varied landscapes, from panoramic viewpoints over Walker Bay to the shaded Afro-montane forest of Assegaai Bos.

Hike up to the top of Lemoen Kop to enjoy panoramic views of Walker Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cape Town

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Floral Kingdom Hike to Lemoen Kop and Assegaai Bos

Hike up to the top of Lemoen Kop to enjoy panoramic views of Walker Bay.
Discover interesting plants along the way, including the Wagon Tree and the insectivorous Sundews.
Explore the path to the Afro-montane forest in Assegaai Bos, shaded by trees such as the Cape Beech, Tree Fuschia, and Assegaai tree.
Take a break at a small waterfall and enjoy some refreshments.

The route