8-Day Cape Camino: Coastal (28 Mar-5 April 2026)
Camino Plus – R 13,700 pp sharing
• Itinerary with pre-booked rest house accommodation (8 nights)
• Route development fee
• Daily breakfast & supper
• Daily luggage transfers
• Chaperones where necessary (local companion)
• Pre-Camino preparation kit: 5 day Mindfulness Program
• Complimentary Camino gear: buff, bag-tag, solitude badges
Camino Itinerary
Day 0, 28 Mar: Arend Louw
Meet fellow pilgrims at famous artist Arend Louw.
Day 1, 29 Mar: Arend Louw ➝ Dwarskersbos (23km)
Today's walk is mostly flat along the beach. Dwarskersbos is a small village with one cafe'.
Day 2, 30 Mar: Dwarskersbos ➝ Laaiplek (12km)
Today you'll walk to Debbie and Ammie, your hosts in Laaiplek. This is a homestay. Laaiplek is a small fishing village with cafe's and shops.
Day 3, 31 Mar: Laaiplek ➝ Bokkom Laan (11km)
End route is Bokkom Laan, famous for bokkoms- a traditional West Coast delicacy made from salted, air-dried mullet. It is also well known for its historic fishing culture- Bokkom Laan is one of the oldest streets in Velddrif and has long been central to the local fishing and bokkom-drying trade. Transport takes you to Sunset Lodge over the Berg River mouth.
Day 4, 1 April: Sunset Lodge ➝ Lampiesbaai (14km)
This coastal route follows footpaths and sandy tracks along the quiet St Helena Bay coastline, an area historically linked to St James by early settlers. Madoda, a local chaperone, will help you experience the land through local eyes.
Day 5, 2 April: Lampiesbaai ➝ Paternoster (24km)
Seaside eco-cabins surrounded by nature- simple and off-grid. In wildflower season this area is popular. The labyrinth is a sacred site for those looking to reflect or connect with something deeper.
Day 6, 3 April: Paternoster ➝ Afsaal (17km)
Some sections are tough, with loose stones and uneven paths, sturdy shoes are essential. Chaperones from Pelgrims Place Rehabilitation Centre walk with you. Tides and terrain shift often, so stay alert and open to the unexpected.
Day 7, 4 April: Afsaal ➝ Jacobs Bay (20km)
The route follows quiet gravel roads and mostly flat ground, making for an easygoing walk through wide open landscapes. In wildflower season, the area bursts into colour- fields and road edges alive with blooming daisies, succulents, and fynbos. End in the town of Jacobs Bay.
Day 8, 5 April: Jacobs Bay ➝ Saldanha Bay (14km)
The route heads inland through a local community before reaching Saldanha Bay. The town is rough around the edges, shaped by industry and fishing, but it’s a real part of the coastline’s working life.
End your West Coast Camino here or catch transport to walk the Peninsula route.
What's Next?
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