If you’re a keen hiker who enjoys life’s luxuries along the way, then the new Plett Trail should jump to the top of your "to-do" list! The new Trail brings all top tourism experiences together in a unique slack packing adventure.
Slackpacking has become a trendy term with a popular following, enabling more people to enjoy the beauty of hiking in nature without the hassle of carrying a heavy backpack along the trail. The Plett Trail offer the well-heeled traveller the luxury of hiking through some of the country’s most ecologically diverse terrain, while enjoying the fruits of the local wine industry along the way.
The idea behind The Plett Trail is as simple as it is ecological. Instead of driving between all the diverse activities and organising multiple day trips to the many attractions in the area, Plett Tourism has created a way for tourists to get back to nature, hiking or horse riding a number of unique trails connecting wine farms with wetlands, flora with fauna and every coastal attraction in between. Travellers will always enjoy a variety of terrain and experiences that include wine tasting rooms; marine, bird and indigenous wildlife; and even a few cultural and paleontological wonders along the way.
The Plett Trail is led by a professional guide, well versed in the cultural and botanical importance of the area, and offers delicious meals en route and luxury accommodation at the end of each day, where guests will be met with their belongings, a hot shower and a beautifully prepared meal.
You can choose between 4 options:
- The Kranshoek experience
This includes a 5 night, 6 day guided hike between the Harkerville Forest and the Bitou River Wetlands in Wittedrift.
- The Crags experience
A 4 night, 5 day guided hike between Keurbooms Beach and Nature’s Valley, the Bitou River Wetlands in Wittedrift to the Kurland area in the Crags.
- One and Three day speciality trails
Buffalo Hills trail: Interactive bush walk through buffalo hills game reserve – 1 day
Covie: Rugged coastline and mountain fynbos ridges above Nature’s Valley. 1 day
Robberg origins: Unique marine ecology and palaeontology at Nelson’s Cave and the Robberg Peninsula. +/- 5 hours
Hog Hollow: Coastline and forest between Keurbooms and Salt River. 2 Night, 3 day guided hike
Kurland Redford trail: forest and grasslands of the Kurland and Redford Farms. 2 nights, 3 day guided hike.
Packwood Trail: Coastline, south of Robberg Peninsula. 2 Nights, 3 day guided hike
- Combined
Experience the very best of nature with the 9 Night, 10day fully guided hike.
Why not plan a hike this December to avoid the Plett holiday rush.
For more information please visit http://www.plett-tourism.co.za/do/activities/the-plett-trail/
