Plett Camino hiking trail

5-days – 5 nights – 80km – fully catered, slackpacking hiking trail through the indigenous forests, mountain fynbos, river valleys and open plains of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. And we carry your bags …

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Plett Camino Hiking Trail Slackpacking

4.8

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Tracey Hudson

Brilliantly planned hike with comfortable accommodation and delicious meals. Roaring fires were welcomed at the end of a wet day out. Great to see another part of our beautiful country.

Response from the owner: Thank you Tracey. You guys were a delight. I am glad you all enjoyed it so much ... We enjoyed hosting all of you.Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!

Monique Schutz

A wonderfully organised Camino, from the clear communication before the hike to the seamless handling of luggage and regular updates during the journey. The accommodation exceeded my expectations - having my own bathroom daily was a delightful change from sharing one with twelve other hikers. The food was incredible, and the views were simply fabulous. I highly recommend this experience for anyone seeking a well-planned and enjoyable hiking adventure.

roschen de villiers

What a wonderful experience! Tough in places , but well worth the effort. The team Iain, Kevin , Pam, Rickey and Murray really went the extra mile to make sure our experience was amazing. Thanks guys

John Abbott

We had a great hike: the group we went with were very friendly, the guides were really nice guys and Iain and his staff were really good and very accommodating!! Thanks

Response from the owner: HI JohnThanks for taking the time to post a review for us. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you guys for your week.All the very bestIain and the Plett Camino Team !!

susara appelgryn

It was "breath" taking.Lekker

Response from the owner: HI Susara.Thank you for sharing your review with us. We had such a super week with al you guys. Dont be scarce when back in Plett. All the best ~ iain and the Plett Camino Team !

Silky Col

Beautiful fully guided 5-day hiking trail through afromontaine forest, tree plantatations, across farm land and more, ending near the sea. Accommodation and food were great. The organisers paid attention to detail and the two guides, Ricky and Ti, looked after our group so well. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner: Hi Silky ... thank you again for the review and for the fabulous week we spent with you. A memorable one as always ... See you again soon... Best regards ~ ~ iain and the Plett Camino Team !

Adel Gericke

The Plett Camino was a great way to get to know the road less travelled in Plett. The surroundings change every day and the route is well planned. I lived every packed lunch and all the dinners were amazing. We were lucky to be paired with a really fun group. Although we had lots of fun, there was also ample time for reflection on the walk itself. The Camino team put in a lot of effort and they were open to our special requests to make our trip successful. Last, but not least - our guides Tian and Jessie were the best!

Response from the owner: Thank you Adel. What a fabulous week it was for all of us. You guys certainly looked like you had a ball from the first evening.Thanks for taking the tie to give us such a fab review.~ ~ iain and The Plett Camino Team !

frances Kotze

This is a beautiful,well organized walk. Fantastic experience with excellent accommodation, lovely food, great scenery and a group of people that kept us safe, well cared for and met all my expectations . Thanks to the drivers, the guys behind the scenes, guides, and all the people that provided food and drinks. Everybody walked the extra mile to keep us happy.

Response from the owner: HI FrancesThanks for taking the time to do a review for us. We really enjoyed meeting you and am thrilled you had such a good time.Best regards~ iain and the Plett Camino Team !

Paul van Hoof

Great 5-days guided slack packing hike. Moderate 4 hour hikes each day featuring different biomes. Well organized, fitting accommodation, great catering. Good value for money

Response from the owner: HI PaulThanks so much for the review. I am sure it was a hell of a trip for you . Thanks for all the photos and the humour.All the best ~ iain

Cindy Adshade

Wonderful all round experience from accomodation & guesthouse hosts ,the route,food,guides,logistical team,communication was clear ,the game drive & wine tastings , worth the cost per person - would recommend

Response from the owner: HI Cindy ... what a stunning week.Thanks for taking the time to leave such a super review. It was really good to meet you and Steven.All the best.Iain and The Plett Camino Team !

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5 Days – 5 Nights – 80 Kilometres – A 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 in Plettenberg Bay.

Farmhouse-style accommodation, delicious meals and drinks, knowledgeable guides, two wine tastings and a game drive across the Plett Game reserve all included … 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.

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 !!

Bookings open to Dec'25 - Click here for availability

All Inclusive Rates: R12500 to Dec '24/ R12900 from Jan '25/ R13500 from July '25

NOTE: A Single Supplement applies for bookings not reserved in pairs - click here for explanation

Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis, based on the double occupancy of a room.

As a single you need to either bring a friend to join you or pay the single supplement surcharge of 30%. This applies if a booking results in you having your own room (eg: if booking for an uneven number of people) or if you insist on your own room.

Where people haven’t chosen their own room mate, and are happy to share, we may pair people of the same gender together in the same room where possible. If this results in you sharing a room as opposed to having one on your own, then we gladly waive the single supplement fee.

Note that the single supplement fee will not reflect when making your booking and we will send you a mail reflecting the additional amount owing.

*Enquire about our special for local home owners who can save by joining on the morning of the first day.

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ALL INCLUSIVE

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 pizza’s and red wine or a hot chocolate by the fire after a steep climb out of a cool river bed.

The food is home-made and delicious. Our lodges en route are rustic farmhouse-style bed and breakfasts. Each one is unique and homely with en suite bathrooms and crisp white sheets. Rooms are typically twin beds with two people sharing queen or king sized beds for couples. A swimming pool await weary hikers each day.

SAFE, FRIENDLY, FUN

The Plett Camino provides a safe trail hiking experience for both single women and men 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.

We cater for all ages from early teens to people well into their sixties and seventies, but only you know your fitness level. If you are happy with ±14kms 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.

Bookings open to Dec'25 - Click here for availability

‘In South Africa, Camino’s have established themselves as the ‘go-to’ for multi-day slackpacking hikes. Traditionally, a Camino is a religious or spiritual pilgrimage undertaken in a foreign land over many days and long distances. With our immersive forests, and picturesque rivers, we strive to offer a similar emotional experience over a much shorter time to foster a deep sense of presence, and facilitate your own journey to self, whatever that is for you.’

What our clients have to say:

An incredible 5 days discovering a Plett I never knew … through dense forests and little known trails, into beautiful valleys to climb up the other side. With unexpected surprising views and every day holds something different. Each lodge offered something special. I highly recommend it !

Nikki

Just to say a big thanks for a wonderful few days on the Camino. Loved it, five star food for the soul! I hope your venture goes from strength to strength – and more importantly you have a ball doing it.

Kirsten

The Plett Camino was awesome. Nature at its best. We were spoiled with little surprises every day. Delicious lunches, wine tastings, massages, clean beds, warm showers and amazing food at the end of each day. The week was nothing short of wonderful. A highly recommended break away from busy day to day lives.

Sam

What a treat! Our group had a fantastic experience on the Plett Camino – we couldn’t have asked for more in terms of planning, catering, logistics. So many special moments and precious memories.

Sue

We loved how each day had a special surprise in store – a thoughtfully curated sundowner, a life-giving wine tasting, a leisurely game drive, an end of day massage. It was evident how much careful planning and thought had gone into the making of this trail and the meticulous and seamless logistics going behind the scenes. I can highly recommend walking the Plett Camino!

Meg

Great hiking company! Organized everything for us, knowledgeable guides for the plant and bird life in the area.

Kylie Yancey (USA)

The hike was very beautiful and the people were all very nice. You also learned a lot about the different trees and plants, which I thought was good. Also, everything was organized for us, which was relaxing because you could just hike without having to worry about other things.

L Arnold (Germany)

The Plett Camino Hiking Trail was a happy adventure, in some beautifully remote areas around Plettenberg Bay. Each day’s walking was well planned, safely guided and paced. A really worthwhile five days in such a special corner of the Garden Route.

Clare Manicom

It was an amazing 5 days. Beautiful forests, amazing scenery, fantastic food and great hosts along the way. It’s a must do if you’re in the Cape..

Simon

What an amazing 5 day hike, the overnight accommodation was out of this world. Every need is catered for and more, a great hike for all ages. Set in the most beautiful area it’s a must for an slack packing enthusiasts.

Darren

The scenery on the 5 day Camino is beyond description.. Garden of Eden rain forest, to pine lands, to open savanna, rivers, unlimited views .. it goes on .. the 5 different places we overnighted were all farm house style bed and breakfasts with two that were exceptional … I loved every minute and am taking my kids on it in September…

Lloyd

One of the best five days you can have exploring the forest and fynbos. Wonderful hosting and excellent food well done Plett Camino and team, can’t wait till the next one.