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
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Jacob Odendaal
1 week ago
I really enjoyed this camino. It is very well organised, the guides are knowledgeable and focused on the group and the accomodation and food was first class! Well done to Ian and team.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jacob, for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the experience and that the organisation, guiding, accommodation and food all stood out for you. Our guides put a huge amount of passion into every week, so your kind words really mean a lot to the entire team. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you on the Camino and we hope to welcome you back to Plettenberg Bay again one day soon. Happy hiking Iain and the Plett Camino Team
Wonderful week exploring the unseen side of Plett walking through the varied biomes in the hills and valleys behind Plettenberg Bay. Outstanding guides and support crew, high standard accommodation and food and wonderful treats and surprises on the way.
Response from the owner:Thank you Bernard. You guys were an amazing group. It's always good to see the bond between groups of hiking friends as they tackle new turf but regale old stories of hikes gone by. Thanks again for the support and happy hiking... Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Dawne Williams
1 week ago
Flippin' amazing -
Response from the owner:Hi Dawne It was such a pleasure hosting you and Les. What a truly fabulous group you all were. The laughter, warmth, and camaraderie made this Camino incredibly special for all of us too. Thank you for the wonderful review and for bringing such great energy to the journey. We loved sharing the experience with you both and hope to welcome you back to Plett again one day. Happy hiking Iain and the Plett Camino Team
Charlene Holder
2 weeks ago
Wonderful experience, and the views are magnificent! Worth the trip..
Response from the owner:Hi Charlene, It was such a pleasure having you and Marc with us. So many of the guests were genuinely moved by their interactions with you both. One moment that really stood out was watching you connect with the farmer and his lambs using sign language. It was something special and it touched a lot of people. Wishing you both all the best for your future hikes. Happy hiking Iain and the Plett Camino Team 😊
Kerike Fick
2 weeks ago
Breathtaking views, delicious food, well-organised and just an incredibly fun week
Response from the owner:HI Kerike It was a delight to have you and Erika on the trip. We have had a few mother/daughter trips and I must say they have always turned out so well for the ladies concerned. There is plenty of time to really get together and chat in stoning surroundings. We are so glad you had fun. Happy hiking Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Gill Platt
2 months ago
We had a great time - walking, chatting, wining and dining in the most beautiful part of the world - the Garden Route around Plettenberg Bay area.
Response from the owner:Thank you Gill... we had such a stunning week with you guys ... the guides were abuzz with stories of fun and humour had along the way with all of you ... Until we see you again, happy hiking 🙂 Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Wynand Retief
3 months ago
We were group 131, and really experienced the expertise built up by the organisers over some time, in all facets of the five days' camino. No bad surprises, only good ones. The atmosphere in which we were welcomed and accompanied was a tremendous boost for individual and group morale and bonding. For those fit enough to do the 80 km with its challenges, this is money very well spent. An unforgettable experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you Wynand. This is an awesome review... we loved having you and Maureen join the group ... it was a superb week all round ... Im not sure who had more fun, you guys or us 🙂 ... see you again when you come through Plett. Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
jax giles
3 months ago
A magical few days in a beautiful part of our country (first time for me!) - best way to see Plett through different eyes. A comfortable hike through amazing scenery, different trails and tracks, super comfy accommodation every night and just waaaay too much yummy home cooked food along the way too. Chilled G&T's at the end of each day hit the spot perfectly - as did the refreshing swimming pools! A very well organized little trip - highly recommended, for friends, couples - or go it alone, you won't be "alone" for long! Definitely a trip to remember and would love to do another Camino or two in the not too distant future!
Response from the owner:Hi Jax ... thanks for the feedback ... we had a fabulous week with all of you ... and the pics and memories you left behind were amazing ... Until next time, happy hiking ! Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Jutta Röhrig
3 months ago
Sehr gut organisierte geführte Wanderung
Response from the owner:Hi Jutta... we loved having you and Mattias on the Camino... and you picked a really wild bunch to join ... it was really good to see you two, who have travelled to SA so many times, having so much fun. Till we meet again, happy hiking ! Iain and the Plett Camino Team !!
Sonja Fourie
5 months ago
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 !!

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
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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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