Kamiesberg Adventures

The trails are circle routes on the outskirts of Garies which starts and ends at, or close to Garies. There are different options to choose from in order to select the option that is best suited to your needs.

The 'Kamiesberg 6' is a 6 day, 100km slackpack or backpack hiking trail that runs up Studer's Pass and Groenkloof Pass to the town of Leliefontein, after which it meanders through the unique Kamiesberg landscape, through the towns of Tweerivier and Kheis, to Rhoodebergkloof.

​Another option for hiking is the 'Kamiesberg 10' which is a 10 day, 247km slackpack hiking trail stretching from Garies, through the Sandveld to the coast and back. It includes destinations like Spoegrivier, Kheis, Sarrisam, Varswater, Boulder Bay, Bethel's Rock and many more.

The Kamiesberg area has always been known as a tourist attraction during the flowering season, but it does not only shine during the flowering season. The Kamiesberg mountains boasts fifty-seven endemic plant species, along with a further 57 near endemics which are restricted to the higher peaks (above 1300m) and to the Renosterveld plateau (900-1200m). Especially important upland areas are the three highest peaks - Rooiberg, Sneeukop, and Eselkop.

The 6-Day, 100km Slackpack/Backpack Hiking Trail starts at Rhoodebergkloof at an elevation of 451m.

The 10-Day, 247km Slackpack Hiking Trail, starts and ends in Garies.