Alexandria Hiking Trail
Circular forest-and-dune multi-day hike in Addo’s Woody Cape section with huts and a demanding dune crossing.
36.0 km
Total distance
2
Days recommended
High
Fitness demand
Challenging
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 36.0 km
- Days recommended: 2
- Area: Addo Elephant National Park (Woody Cape)
- Nearest town: Alexandria
- Start point: Woody Cape Office
- End point: Woody Cape Office
- Fitness demand: High
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Mostly clear
- Best season: Autumn
- Water availability: Reliable
- Accommodation: Hut
Planning info
- Booking required: Yes
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Return to trail base via marked circular route.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure, Getting lost, Limited water
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20