PLETT CAMINO

5-days โ€“ 5 nights โ€“ 75km

Fully catered, slackpacking hiking trail through the indigenous forests, mountain fynbos, river valleys, open plains and along the rugged coastline of Plettenberg Bay. And we carry your bags โ€ฆ

โ€“ Think outside. No box required ! โ€“

I never imagined I would do a Camino, but I am so incredibly glad I did! The Plett Camino was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Thank you to the organizers for a seamless journeyโ€”the accommodations were beautiful, the evening meals were delicious, and the camaraderie among new friends was unmatched. Our guides, Tiaan and Tina, were exceptional and truly made the trip special. If you are looking for a rejuvenating breakaway, I cannot recommend this enough. I would do it all over again tomorrow!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Eirene! โค๏ธ Weโ€™re so glad you took the plunge and joined us. It sounds like the Plett Camino magic worked its magic on you ๐Ÿ™‚ ... beautiful trails, great food, new friends and of course Tiaan and Tina! ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ Weโ€™d have you back tomorrow! ๐Ÿ˜„ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Wonderful camino. Well organised. Food was one for the books. Wine tasting was enjoyable. Spoiled after a day of sweat with ice cold drinks and a swimming pool for the tired muscles. Forest hike was a highlight. We were a great group of ladies having fun. The guides were supporting especially on those long up hills. Very encouraging with a lot of patience! Thanks, it was great. Would definitely recommend this camino.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Christa! โค๏ธ A few long hills, plenty of laughs, fabulous food, a little wine and an ice-cold drink waiting at the end ... sounds like a proper Plett Camino! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿท So glad you ladies had such fun along the way. Come back anytimeโ€ฆ the hills will still be here! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒฟ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Marnita Steyn
2 days ago
This was one of the best hikes for me. The hike itself, full of surprises in scenery and diversity, hospitality, good organising, and really excellent guesthouses & good food. Was a really good week with wonderful people and guides. Thanks Iian and your team!! AND of cause, my teammates!!! Everyone has made it possible to enjoy a great weak!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marnita! โค๏ธ What a lovely review. Great trails, beautiful places, fabulous food and a wonderful bunch of people to share it all with. Thatโ€™s exactly what we hope a Plett Camino week will be! ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ So glad you loved it. Thanks for walking with us! โค๏ธ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Maggie Thomas
3 days ago
This is my first hike and will be the first of many. I was, daily, pleasantly surprised. The experience was a mixture of sore legs, spectacular views, wonderful accommodation and meals which far exceeded my expectations. Our wonderful and knowledgeable guides, Ricky and Jess, made my experience a combination of learning and physical challenges. A fantastic balance.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Maggie! โค๏ธ Your first hike and hopefully the start of many more! ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ A few sore legs are a small price to pay for those views, fabulous food and a week of adventure. ๐Ÿ˜„ So glad Ricky and Jess made it such a special one. Welcome to the hiking club! โค๏ธ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Louise Gordon
3 days ago
This was an awesome experience with great guides, lovely accommodation and food was superb. Th logistics are well managed, and all the experiences were great. I would recommend it to anybody but do train before you go - some lovely uphills. The scenery is stunning and information shared is great.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Louise! โค๏ธ Weโ€™re so glad you loved the whole experience. And yes, a little training beforehand definitely makes those โ€œlovely uphillsโ€ a whole lot lovelier! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅพโ›ฐ๏ธ Thanks for walking with us and for the wonderful recommendation. ๐ŸŒฟโค๏ธ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
If you need to reset your mind and soul, best you walk / hike the Plett Camino! You do not need to be ultra fit, but I do recommend you train (in your trail / hiking shoes) and prepare yourself physically for at least a few weeks prior. A medium (as a minimum) level of fitness is a must. Do not expect a causal "walk in the park", if so you will be disappointed. Take 2 pairs of trail / hiking shoes, thick socks, smear your feat and toes in vaseline every morning, and wear a 2l camel pack backpack which has space for your occasional lunch pack, snacks and other necessary goodies. We were a group of 10 friends, but even as a couple, make the most of the group you're in. The entire experience from start to end was amazing! From the accommodation to the meals, we were spoilt. Having Ricky and Jessy with us through every walk, made it possible, sharing interesting facts from trees to birds all along the way. With Archie as our back-up man...completing all the logistical tasks, we never had to carry our bags in difficult circumstances! Thank you Iain for the daily support and Pam in the background! The Plett Camino team are like a "well oiled machine!" As a serious nature lover, I would highly recommend the Plett Camino!! The memories will stay in my heart forever xxx !!
Response from the owner:That's a fantastic review. I'd make the reply a little more personal because she has clearly put real effort into writing it: Cat, what an absolutely fabulous review ... thank you! โค๏ธ We loved reading this, right down to the Vaseline and two pairs of shoes! ๐Ÿ˜‚ It was such a pleasure having you and your gang on the trail, and Iโ€™ll make sure Ricky, Jessy, Archie, Pam and the rest of the team see your lovely words. โ€œA well-oiled machineโ€... weโ€™ll happily own that! ๐Ÿ˜œ Thank you for bringing your energy to us and for leaving some of your good vibes on the Plett Camino trails. ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟโค๏ธ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Claire Davies
1 week ago
Absolutely loved this hike - fabulous guides, great accommodations and truly wonderful food. The organisation was impressive and all the logistics were planned meticulously - even when plans had to be changed due to bad weather! The group we walked with were a great mix and we all got along so well, lovely evenings chatting and getting to know everyone, Would recommend this Camino!
Response from the owner:Hi Claireโ€ฆ. what a fabulous review, thank you! โค๏ธ This really captures what we hope a Plett Camino will beโ€ฆ beautiful trails, great food, lots of laughs and new friendships along the way. ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ Even the weather couldnโ€™t spoil this one! ๐Ÿ˜œ So glad you loved the adventure, and thank you for recommending us. ๐Ÿ™ Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Neil Cairns
1 week ago
Have just finished the Plett Camino. in a word.....EXCELLENT!!!. Excellent communication from the admin support team, Excellent accommodation and food. Delightful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, beautiful scenery and clever flexibility to maximize our experience around the weather. the Plett Camino is a MUST DO!.
Response from the owner:Neil, what an amazing review โ€ฆ thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™ We absolutely loved having you guys along for the adventure. And I think weโ€™ll happily take **EXCELLENT!!!** as the final verdict ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿฅพ Thanks for taking the time to write such a fabulous review. It means a huge amount to all of us at Plett Camino. Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
LM Seafoods
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time ... we really appreciate it ... ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
Lydia Grobler
3 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Lydia. It was such a pleasure hosting you and your group. Happy hiking ! Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!

The Plett Camino

5 day Camino Plettenberg Bay

5 Days โ€“ 5 Nights โ€“ 75 Km

A ย fully catered, slack packing hiking trail through the forests and river valleys of the Garden Route, from the Garden of Eden near Knysna to the Keurbooms River and the rugged coastline of Plettenberg Bay.

From solo adventurers to families and friends of up to 12 hikers, our expert guides transform the trail into more than just a walk, weaving in stories of ecology, history, and culture while ensuring your safety every step of the way.

Farmhouse-style accommodation, delicious meals and drinks, knowledgeable guides, two wine tastings and a game drive across the Plett Game reserve all included โ€ฆ and of course, we carry your bags !

The diversity of trails, views, friendships and experiences along the way, leave you wondering how Plett could be so close, yet feel so far away for five full days.

The hike incorporates leaf-covered single tracks below the forest canopy, to open fynbos trails, to river crossings and rock hopping along the river beds, and of course, some steepish climbs out of the valleys before tackling the iconic Robberg Peninsula.

A new addition to the South African multi-day hiking trails in the Western Cape, set right in the middle of the Garden Route.

Book now to secure your week.

!! BUEN CAMINO !!

ALL INCLUSIVE catered hike

From R14 500 per person sharing, your trip cost covers the whole trip from start to finish.

The experience is filled with surprises. Be it a welcoming G&T every afternoon, or wine and bubbles with home made cheeses, a game drive across plains teaming with animals, to home-made food, a good old SA braai with a glass of red wine or a hot chocolate by the fire after a steep climb out of a cool river bed.

Our lodges en route are charming farmhouse-style stays, each with its own character and individual room layout. Rooms are generally twin share, with queen-sized beds available in some rooms. Most rooms have private en suite bathrooms, and our final night is spent in a beautiful luxury private home between the sea and the mountains, the perfect place to reflect on your Camino.

Swimming pools and cosy fireplaces complete the experience at each venue.

Plett Camino is SAFE, FRIENDLY, FUN

The Plett Camino provides a safe trail hiking experience for both single lady or gent hikers, couples, families and hiking groups. Safety and enjoyment are essential, and trails are guided by qualified guides, supported by a team of staff and off-road vehicles.
“How tough is the Plett Camino really?” – (click here LICK HERE to find out)

We cater for all ages from early teens to people well into their late seventies, but only you know your fitness level. If you are happy with ยฑ14kms a day, then this is the trail for you. There are no steep drop offs or ropes or chains en route and no river crossings where you are required to swim.

We walk it. We love it. And we want to help protect it. ๐ŸŒฟ

So much of what makes the Plett Camino special is the incredible natural environment we get to call home, our forests, rivers, estuaries, beaches and wildlife.

Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re proud to support Conserve Eden and its fundraising campaign to fund a dedicated Conservation Manager, helping to protect these special places for the future. Businesses like ours benefit enormously from this beautiful part of the world, and we believe we also have a role to play in looking after it.

And weโ€™d love to challenge other local businesses to join us.

We have a way to go before we hit our target, so please consider contacting Mark on 0845 498 498 or contact@conserveeden.co.za to sign up as a donor. 

Every contribution helps protect the place weโ€™re so lucky to call home. ๐Ÿ’š

#PlettCamino #ConserveEden #PlettenbergBay #GardenRoute #Conservation

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Weโ€™ll take that as a sign. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Why youโ€™ll love the Plett Camino:

๐ŸŒฟ 5 days of incredible hiking
๐Ÿ›๏ธ 5 nights of lovely accommodation
๐Ÿท Great food, drinks & wine tastings
๐Ÿฆ’ A game drive along the way
๐ŸŽ’ We carry your bags
๐Ÿ˜‚ Plenty of laughs guaranteed

Ready to walk? Check the available dates on our website, plettcamino.com or WhatsApp +27 60 304 3813 if you have any questions. 

#PlettCamino #Slackpacking #HikingSouthAfrica #GardenRoute

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August on the Plett Camino looked a little something like thisโ€ฆ ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

Five days of forests, mountains, river valleys and coastline, with great food, beautiful accommodation, wine tastings, a game drive and plenty of laughs along the way. And because itโ€™s slackpacking, we take care of the details and move your bags, you just walk, explore and enjoy it all. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Ready to make some Plett Camino memories of your own? ๐Ÿฅพ Book on Plettcamino.com  or WhatsApp us on +27 60 304 3813

#PlettCamino #Slackpacking #GardenRoute #HikingSouthAfrica #PlettenbergBay #AdventureAwaits

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Walk. Switch off. Relax. Repeat. ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š

For 5 days and 5 nights, we take care of the details. You just walk, laugh, eat and enjoy every moment and enjoy that incredible feeling of relaxing after a day on the trail with absolutely nothing else to worry about. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Sometimes, thatโ€™s exactly the escape you need. โœจ Ready to switch off and have some FUN? WhatsApp us to book: +27 60 304 3813 

#PlettCamino #AwakenYourSoul #Slackpacking #HikingSouthAfrica #GardenRoute #PlettenbergBay

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Every great Camino needs a good chommie. ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’š

For Daphne, that chommie was her Plett Camino walking stick that was there for the climbs, the kilometres and all 80km of adventure! Even better? The sticks are made locally and available to buy on your Plett Camino, so your trusty trail companion also helps support our local community. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Come for the walk. Leave with a new chommieโ€ฆ and a pretty special keepsake. ๐Ÿ˜‰

#PlettCamino #AwakenYourSoul #WalkWithPurpose #SupportLocal #HikingSouthAfrica #GardenRoute #PlettenbergBay

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๐ŸŒณ Meet the Going Nowhere Tree.

This is the real soul of the Plett Camino. The wildness of nature. Its resilience. Its surprises. And the little wonders and stories you only discover when you get out there and walk amongst it.

In May this year, the Keurbooms River came roaring through, leaving the landscape and parts of our trail forever changed. But amongst all that change, one thing stayed exactly where it was. ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

The only tree for miles to withstand the incredible force of the river, it stood its ground through floodwaters that reached close to the levels of the 100-year flood. And we think thereโ€™s something pretty special about that.

Some things are simply worth stopping for. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

#PlettCamino #GoingNowhereTree #Keurbooms #GardenRoute #Nature #PlettenbergBay #FindYourPath

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Forest paths. Ocean views. Fresh air. Great company. Time to think. Time not to think.
The Camino is simple. That's why it works.

๐Ÿฅพ Ready to make some unforgettable memories? WhatsApp us on +27 60 304 3813 and let's get you on the trail. ๐Ÿ’š

#PlettCamino #AdventureAwaits #BestofSA #PlettenbergBay #Travel #hiking #Hikewithfriends #Nature #Connection #Achievement #Camino #FindyourPath #Slackpacking #TogetherweExplore #Memories #surprises #digitaldetoxde20minutos

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๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ’š Daphne will be the first to admit it was toughโ€ฆ but with the support of our guides and her fellow hikers, she did it, had an absolute blast, and came out of her shell along the way! ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ

Because the Plett Camino is about so much more than the physical challenge. Itโ€™s the laughs, the people, the confidence and discovering just how much youโ€™re capable of.

Ready for your turn? ๐Ÿฅพ WhatsApp us to book your Plett Camino adventure: +27 60 304 3813 ๐Ÿ’š

#PlettCamino #AwakenYourSoul #Slackpacking #HikingSouthAfrica #GardenRoute #PlettenbergBay

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โ˜” OOTD: Black plastic bags... with a chance of smiles. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฅพ
When the weather has other plans, and someone forgets their rain jacket... we improvise. ๐Ÿ˜‚
Because on the Plett Camino, a little rain has never stopped the adventure. It usually just makes for even better stories. ๐Ÿ’š

10/10 would wear again. ๐Ÿ˜œ

#PlettCamino #PlettenbergBay #GardenRoute #HikingLife #Slackpacking #AdventureAwaits #RainOrShine #FindYourPath #CaminoMemories #TrailLife

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Please get in touch:

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Ian, Kev, Pam, James and the Plett Camino Team !

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Whatsapp or call us directly on:

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โ€ญ+27 (60) 304-3813โ€ฌ

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info@plettcamino.com

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W1, Plett Airport Business Park, Robberg Road, Plettenberg Bay, 6600

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