Guided hike · Cape Town
Newlands Forest hike
Shady forest paths and mountain streams, the coolest walk on a hot day.
From R1 100 per person in a group of 8 or more. R3 200 for one person.
- Distance
- About 4 to 6 km
- Time
- About 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Level
- Easy, good for beginners
- Starts
- Newlands Forest parking, off the M3
About the trail
Newlands Forest covers the lower eastern slopes of Table Mountain with indigenous forest and tall pines. The paths follow and cross Newlands Stream, with plenty of shade, which makes it the best hike in Cape Town for a hot summer day.
It is a gentle walk and a good first hike, but the forest also connects to the contour path and the ravines higher up, so the route can be stretched for a fitter group.
What's included
- Professional mountain guide
- Safety briefing before we start
- Route planning and navigation on the trail
Distances and times are a guide. They change with the route, the weather and the group.
Prices
Newlands Forest: price per person
The more people you bring, the less each person pays. The price for your final group size applies to everyone in the group.
| Group size | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | R3 200 | R3 200 |
| 2 people | R2 700 | R5 400 |
| 3 people | R2 200 | R6 600 |
| 4 people | R1 900 | R7 600 |
| 5 people | R1 500 | R7 500 |
| 6 people | R1 300 | R7 800 |
| 7 people | R1 200 | R8 400 |
| 8 or more | R1 100 | R8 800 for 8 |
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- from R1 100 Lion's Head Contour LoopA full circle around the peak, all the views without the summit climb.
- from R1 500 Woodstock CaveA huge overhanging cave with the whole city spread out below.
- from R1 400 Chapman's PeakHout Bay on one side, Noordhoek Beach on the other.
- from R1 400 Elsie's PeakA short climb above Fish Hoek with False Bay at your feet.
- from R1 600 Elephant's EyeA cave in the Constantiaberg with views over Tokai and False Bay.
Come and experience the Cape beyond the ordinary.
One trail, one story and one adventure at a time.
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