Cape of Good Hope Trail
Two-day circular Cape Point trail with fynbos, beaches and overnight cottages at Rooikrans.
33.8 km
Total distance
2
Days recommended
Moderate
Fitness demand
Moderate
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 33.8 km
- Days recommended: 2
- Area: Table Mountain National Park
- Nearest town: Simon’s Town
- Start point: Cape of Good Hope Gate
- End point: Cape of Good Hope Gate
- Fitness demand: Moderate
- Technical difficulty: Low
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Spring
- Water availability: Limited
- Accommodation: Hut
Planning info
- Booking required: Yes
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Circular overnight route returns to the entrance gate.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure, Limited water, Exposure to heights
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20