Iconic Eastern Cape Hiking Trails
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Collected on 7 October 2026
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Dolphin Trail
A two-day, 17-kilometre advanced trail along the Tsitsikamma Coast, starting at the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) – Tsitsikamma Section at Storms River Mouth and ending at The Fernery.
- Who it is for
- Hikers wanting a challenging trail with no heavy backpack and comfortable accommodation
- How to act on it
- The text describes the route and accommodation arrangement but does not state a booking or application procedure.
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For two magical days you can now hike the magnificent Tsitsikamma Coast with no heavy backpack, and spend three nights in comfort at different accommodation venues!
Otter Trail
A 42.5-kilometre advanced trail taking four and a half days along the Eastern Cape coastline from Storms River Mouth to Natures Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park.
- Who it is for
- Hikers seeking an advanced multi-day coastal and forest trail
- How to act on it
- On arrival at Storms River Mouth, report to the park reception near the park entrance, book in, settle the conservation levy and watch the trail video presentation. The document provides Email: specialisedreservations@sanparks.org and Tel: +27 (0)12 426 5111.
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The trail follows the spectacular Eastern Cape coastline from Storms River Mouth to Natures Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park.
Chokka Trail
A four-day, 64-kilometre advanced slackpacking hiking trail through St Francis Bay, Port St Francis, Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay, with overnight accommodation at guesthouses.
- Who it is for
- Hikers seeking a coastal trail with guesthouse accommodation and luggage-free walking
- How to act on it
- Meet at St Francis Links, leave the vehicle in the secure parking area, travel to Oyster Bay, and start the trail with the warm-up walk to Thysbaai. The document also provides Tel: +27(0)73 825 0835 and Email: esti.stewart@vodamail.co.za.
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This is the best possible opportunity to see and experience just how beautiful the area is – on foot, at your own pace and with overnight accommodation at guesthouses.
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Dolphin Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Hikers taking up the trail in Tsitsikamma · Tsitsikamma
Otter Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Hikers taking up the trail in Tsitsikamma · Tsitsikamma
Chokka Trail
The document sets no condition.
Where: Hikers taking up the trail in the Greater St Francis Area, Kouga · Greater St Francis Area, Kouga
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Eastern Cape
Key Takeaways
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) published hiking-trail information
- Chokka Trail: 64km, 4 days, advanced, Greater St Francis Area, Kouga
- Otter Trail: 42.5km, 4 1/2days, advanced, Tsitsikamma
- Dolphin Trail: 17km, 2days, advanced, Tsitsikamma
- Otter Trail check-in requires reporting to park reception and settling the conservation levy
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
- South African National Parks
- The Fernery
- Misty Mountain Reserve
- Chokka Trail
- Otter Trail
- Dolphin Trail