Travel with your dog: During your stay South Africa you’re spoiled for choice. On this page weve put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
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Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in South Africa
Nature Trail
· South Africa
Cozy walk with beach vibes and cultural offers
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
1:15 h
2 m
3 m
The walk takes you along the beautiful coast of South Africa. The trail also includes attractions, restaurants and a theme park which leaves nothing to be desired.
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Cape Camino Day 5 (Elandsbay -> Fork west)
Difficulty
easy
25.4 km
6:14 h
34 m
35 m
This 25km coastal walk stretches from the coastal town of Elandsbay to the bush camp at Fork west.
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Cape Camino Day 6 (Fork West -> Dwarskersbos)
Difficulty
easy
22.1 km
5:20 h
14 m
16 m
This 22.2km walk follows the coastline once more. It is completely sand and very exposed.
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Nuwefontein to Volstruisdrif
Difficulty
moderate
24.1 km
5:50 h
13 m
1 m
The route is a winding route tjhrough farmland on gravel roads along the Misvertand dam. There are a few shadyu spots along the way, but it is advisable to do most of your walking before the heat of the day. Be on the lookout for Fish eagles at the Misverstand Dam and along the Berg river.
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Oudekloof to Nuwefontein
Difficulty
moderate
18.5 km
4:40 h
0 m
412 m
A beautiful, scenic route through the Tulbagh mountains and down along the Berg river to Nuwefontein. Be sure to leave early as temperatures can sore rather quickly. Be on the lookout for baboons.
Hiking Route
· City of Cape Town
Alphen trail
Difficulty
easy
4.2 km
1:04 h
32 m
35 m
Short easy walk along a green belt in Constantia
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Cape Camino (Grotto Bay - Contraberg)
Difficulty
moderate
15.7 km
3:57 h
224 m
65 m
A 16.40km along moderate, gravel roads from Grotto Bay to Contraberg
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Cape Camino (Yzerfontein - Grotto Bay)
Difficulty
difficult
23.1 km
5:41 h
35 m
42 m
A tough 24.38k walk along the exposed, sandy coastline
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Cape Camino (West Coast National Park)
Difficulty
moderate
15.5 km
3:47 h
55 m
56 m
An option of three hikes, 7km, 14km or 14k as well as the option to combine.
Hiking Route
· South Africa
Route from Camino Day 1
Difficulty
moderate
27.4 km
6:51 h
162 m
247 m
27Km of beautiful mountain views along with a magical sense of community from the local Cape.