6-Day Cape Camino: Art Camino
For those who wish to walk with curiosity, immersing yourself in the local environment and community. Walk at a slower pace, give yourself the time you need, to connect with people, traditions, and the land. This 5 day Sandveld immersion is suitable all year (week days only on the last 2 nights). Particularly special from Jul-Sep in wildflower season.
Camino – R 16,000 pp sharing
• Itinerary with pre-booked rest house accommodation (6 nights)
• Route development fee
• Daily breakfast, lunch & supper
• Welcome dinner and local cuisine
• Daily luggage transfers
• Chaperones (local companion)
• Community story-telling with local hosts
• Art class with local artist and in ancient Rock Shelter
• Pre-Camino preparation kit: 5 day Mindfulness Program
• Option to keep your travel dates private
• Complimentary Camino gear: passport, t-shirt, buff, bag-tag, solitude badges
Camino Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival at Arend Louw
Meet and greet your host Arend at his home in the Sandveld. Arrive anytime after 4pm and before dark. Welcome dinner with local cuisine provided.
Day 1: Arend Louw's Art Class
"All my paintings are created with intent. Not just to please the viewer but to convey an emotion that that specific moment has stirred in me. I work in oils as it is lenient to mistakes and demand contemplation." Arend Louw
Arend will take you on an art journey during his lesson.
Day 2: Arend Louw ➝ Klein Tafelberg (18-23km)
Walk inland over dunes and through the Sandveld- a straightforward and easy to navigate section.
Day 3: Klein Tafelberg ➝ Redelinghuys (24-26km)
Redelinghuys is a famous artist's town.
An easy walk into the town takes you past art wall murals and to the Manor- a grand rest house hosted by Janet. After lunch set off on a leisurely art walk through the town with a local companion.
Day 4: Redelinghuys ➝ Wild West Coast (24km)
A sandy path over hills takes you to a very special, off-grid rest house out of town. You stay in eco-cabins far from any town. Stargazing is must-do on clear nights.
Day 5: Wild West Coast (10km)
You’ll walk with your chaperone to a nearby cave that looks out over the Sandveld. Once there, you'll do a guided art class, using watercolours.
Day 6: Wild West Coast ➝ Diepkloof Rock Shelter (24km)
Walk along a sandy hillside track. You’ll be transported a short distance and taken to Diepkloof Rock Shelter, known for its early evidence of human symbolic thought and ancient engraved ostrich eggshells- now a World Heritage Site.
Your Camino ends after your walk down from Diepkloof.
What's Next?
Ready to begin your Camino?
Choose your preferred dates at checkout. Or check the Join Others page to join other dates.
We'll send you a confirmation email with everything you need to prepare for your journey.
Prefer to pay a deposit?
A 50% deposit payment is available when you choose the EFT (bank transfer) option at checkout. This will secure your dates. The balance is due 30 days before your Camino begins.
Need transport?
Transport options can be found on the Preparation Page