8-Day Cape Camino: Peninsula Solo
A solo exploration. The Peninsula section of Cape Camino takes you through the active, diverse heart of Cape Town over 140km. The route moves between urban energy and natural spaces, passing through areas known for bohemian cafés, local markets, wine tasting, and a mix of cultures. Sacred sites, community projects, and a strong focus on conscious living shape this part of the journey. Faizel is your chaperone each day and assists with safety and navigation.
Camino Option – R 19,000 pp
• Pre-booked private rest house accommodation with bedding only (9 nights)
• Daily breakfast
• Chaperone every day (for safety and navigation)
• Route development fee
• Daily directory and itinerary
• Pre-Camino preparation kit: 5 day Mindfulness Program
• Option to keep your travel dates private
• Camino passport (Credencial) & t-shirt, buff, bag-tag, solitude badges
Camino Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival at Newlands
Meet fellow pilgrims and settle into standard guesthouse. Arrive anytime after 4pm and before dark.
Day 1: Newlands ➝ Constantia (14km)
This section includes walking on clear footpaths through Newlands Forest, with stretches of steady incline. You’ll pass through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, home to a wide range of indigenous plant life, and follow the contour paths of Table Mountain, offering direct views of the city and surrounding landscape. The route is well-used and accessible, but still requires a good level of fitness.
Day 2: Constantia ➝ Tokai (24km)
The first stretch of the Camino, called Wine to Water, begins at the Schoenstatt Shrine, where pilgrims can light a candle and set a personal intention. From there, the route passes through Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate, then continues past the historic Karamats in Constantia. Pilgrims follow greenbelts and suburban paths before ascending to Elephant’s Eye cave, a sacred space with wide views over False Bay.
Day 3: Tokai ➝ Muizenberg (25km)
From Elephant’s Eye, the route descends through the mountain and heads toward the bohemian town of Muizenberg. Here, pilgrims can watch surfers ride the waves, walk the beachfront, and take in the everyday rhythm of local life.
Day 4: Muizenberg ➝ Simon's Town (20km)
The route follows the pavement through Kalk Bay, with the coastline on your left. It continues into Simon’s Town, a naval base with a long and layered history.
Day 5: Simon's Town ➝ Scone Shack (11km)
Smitswinkel Bay is a remote and scenic spot along the route to take in from the main road. Your rest house, The Scone Shack, is set on a well-known farm and café, with accommodation in converted vans. It’s not available on weekends, so make sure your dates fall outside of weekends. Today's route is mostly along tar.
Day 6: Scone Shack ➝ Kommetjie (22km)
The route passes through Scarborough, a conservation village with an incredible beach. Continuing along the Soetwater Nature Reserve, pilgrims will make their way to the small village of Kommetjie, known for its quiet charm and coastal beauty.
Day 7: Kommetjie ➝ Noordhoek (9km)
This section follows a beach stretch that includes a visible shipwreck along the way. The route ends in Noordhoek, a coastal town known for horse riding and wide open sands.
Day 8: Chapman's Peak (13)
Today’s walk is more demanding, climbing over Chapman’s Peak via a steep and rocky path. The effort is matched by sweeping views over the Atlantic coastline and surrounding mountains. You walk to Hout Bay and end your Camino there.
What's Next?
Ready to begin your Camino?
Choose your preferred dates at checkout.
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