Plett Camino hiking trail

5-days – 5 nights – 80kmfully 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 …

– Think outside. No box required ! –

River Scene
Flask
Absoluely awesome experience...
Response from the owner:Hi Sonja .. it certainly was a good week with you all ... and to see you all leave as friends was one of the special things we see happening along the Camino. I hope you have a happy hiking 2026 and find some new and exciting trails.

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
An absolute must if you need to recharge your battery and enjoy nature while being spoiled! Will highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Lieschen it was such a pleasure to host you and your ladies from the "states" ... we had a fabulous time with all of you ... thanks for taking the time to send us a review and also that stunning video you made of your journey with us ... until our paths cross again ...

Happy hiking.
Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
What a memorable adventure- we had a blast! The Plett Camino is beautifully curated forest-to-coast trek with stunning scenery, comfy accommodation and warm local hospitality.
Response from the owner:HI Marzanne .. thanks so much for the review and also for sending us your comments and suggestions ... we've already put some into play, including your suggestion about the final wine tasting... we definitely take that on board... Im glad you all had such a fantastic time....

Until we meet again, happy hiking
Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Well organized hiking trail with beautiful views and outstanding accommodation. Value for money. Fantastic experience. If you love hiking Plett Camino is a must.
Response from the owner:Hi Joké ... It was a delightful week and to see all of you get along so well was one of the reasons we do what we do.

Thank you for taking the time to review us.

Until next time, happy hiking wherever the trails may lead you .

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Thank you Plett Camino Hiking, Ricky, Tiaan ,Murray, Tina, Jesse ,Kev, Heidi, Pam and Lain for a awesome experience, well organized, lovely people in the group, the food we enjoyed, loved Heidi's food.
Accommodation clean and well organized for a group.
Plenty of good wine and beers!! loved it!
Lots of photo's on the Plett Camino whatsApp group.

Thank you to William and Tina you were amazing!!
Response from the owner:It his always so cool to get a review like this. We all do this Camino thing because of the smiles we put on peoples faces. As Steve Jobs once said , "if you haven't found what you love to do, then keep looking".

You will find that all of us at the Camino don't need to look any further.

We're glad you and your team all had fun.

Se you on the trails.

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Amazing experience! William and Tina (MrT) were the best guides for me personally on this adventure. Well informed and very caring about our safety and well being during the entire journey. 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ plus Plett Camino♡♡
Response from the owner:Oh wow Belinda, a 5 Star plus ! ... that is certainly our first, and so wonderful to get it so late in our year. It means that we have learned from those who trailed before you , and also that we havent forgotten how to do it right ! 🙂

That you for joining us on another unforgettable week, and thanks you for taking the time to send us your review.

Until next time.

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
A great 5 days with attentive service, comfortable accommodation along the route, welcoming hosts and good food and wine all with a very special group of people who became friends along the way
Response from the owner:Hi Liz ... what a delight it was to host you and your group over the few days ... the way you all got along from the first evening made is so easy for us .. we will keep the WhatsApp group alive so that you guys can use it to plan the next adventure together. Until next time, happy hiking!
Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
An awesome adventure with fabulous memories for life. Touchpoints that were unique and a real ‘treat’ every step of the way! Amazing scenery, knowledgeable guides, superb food, great accommodation. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you Debbie ... it was a delight to get to know you and your group and those "still" videos were a hit ... will definitely become a Camino highlight ... Until next time, happy trails ...

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
What an experience from start to finish! Two caring & knowledgeable guides, thanks Tiaan & Meghan. Accommodation was great, hosts were friendly & hospitable, food was scrumptious, drinks plentiful and an awesome group of hikers. Lots of memories made! Very well organised and smoothly run camino. Highly recommended!!
Response from the owner:Wow Susan thanks for such a stunning review. I must say that it was a perfect week for us and your group made it a huge lot of fun to be part of ... wishing you all the best for many more happy hiking miles 🙂

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Wonderful. Well-organized excellent accomodation/hosts and food at all the overnight accomodation. The 2 guides are the stars. A must do!
Response from the owner:Hi Talana .. it was a pleasure to get to know you over the week ... and to see how you carried on through think and thin and always with a smile ... well done on your Camino and with the vibes you brought to the trails ... until next time ... Happy hiking ...

Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!

EXCITING NEWS!

2026 Prices Stay UNCHANGED!

Are you ready for an exhilarating journey through some of South Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes at no extra cost?

Book now and lock in your earlybird discount* at the same unbeatable rate of R13,500 per person sharing as 2025.

WELCOME TO THE PLETT CAMINO!

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 !!

Heads Up for Solo Adventurers & Uneven-numbered Crews! - Single Supplement Alert!
For Solo Adventurers and Uneven-numbered crews!
Our prices are typically based on sharing a room with another hiker (double occupancy), so if you’ve got a friend to share the adventure, you’re all set to split the room cost, but if you love your own space, there’s a small single supplement of 30% to cover the extra space just for you. We keep things cozy and safe – no sharing with strangers here! If you’re flying solo or your group has an odd count, that’s when the 30% single supplement kicks in.
You wont see the supplement at booking time, but we’ll drop you an email with the extra amount you’ll need to pack into your budget.

Let’s make your adventure epic, whether you’re one or one too many!

Discounts available for local home owners - click here for more
Local homeowners can claim an extra R1000 discount to skip the first evening and meet in the morning of the first days hike.
This will not show up in your initial booking, but will be adjusted once you contact us to arrange at [email protected]
*t’s and c’s apply
Pippa Hudson Cape Talk

ALL INCLUSIVE catered hike

Your trip cost covers the whole trip from start to finish.

Packwood Wine lunchGin and TonicThe 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.

Plett Camino is 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.

 

How tough is the plett camino

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.
Bellamanga
Food Plett Camino
‘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

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

Kylie Yancey (USA)

Plett Camino Forest Hiking Trail
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)

Fynbos

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

Plett Camino Views

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

Plett Camino forest hiking trail

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

Pink Raincoats

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

Gum Forest

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.

Enrique

Please get in touch:

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

Whatsapp or call us directly on:

‭+27 (60) 304-3813‬

27 Main Street, Plettenberg Bay, 6600

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