9-Day: Cape Town Peninsula
"Thank you for the best week of my life! Faizel Adams, our chaperone, was the best. He was punctual, took our safety into consideration and also an expert with a lot to share" Tilla Swart 2025
Camino Plus – R 15,000 pp sharing
• Itinerary with pre-booked rest house accommodation (9 nights)
• Route development fee
• Daily breakfast
• Chaperones (local companion)
• Pre-Camino preparation kit: 5 day Mindfulness Program
• Complimentary Camino gear: passport, t-shirt, buff, bag-tag, solitude badges
Camino Itinerary
Cape Peninsula
Day 0, 5 April
The city is well resourced with food, history and transport. Cape Camino provides accommodation and breakfast. Every day is chaperoned by a local who knows his way around.
Day 1, 6 April: 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, 7 April: Constantia ➝ Tokai (24km)
This leg 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 Kramats in Constantia. Pilgrims follow greenbelts and suburban paths before ascending to Elephant’s Eye cave, a sacred space with wide views over False Bay. Some find this climb difficult, please discuss with your chaperone. Rest houses are BnB’s.
Day 3, 8 April: Tokai ➝ Muizenberg (11km)
From Tokai, the route passes Pollsmoor Prison and West Lake. You then walk along the famous Boyes drive and into 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. Rest houses are BnB’s.
Day 4, 9 April: Muizenberg ➝ Simon's Town (12km)
The route follows the sidewalk through Kalk Bay. It’s a day of hustle and bustle, shops, cafes, harbours, train lines and caught between sea and mountain. It continues into Simon’s Town, a naval base with a long and layered history.
Day 5, 10 April: Simon's Town ➝ Scone Shack (14km)
From Simon’s Town we head towards Cape Point. Smitswinkel Bay is a remote and scenic spot along the route. 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 in the week. Today's route is mostly along tar.
Day 6, 11 April: Scone Shack ➝ Kommetjie (19km)
The route passes through Scarborough, a conservation village with an incredible beach. Continuing along the Soetwater Nature Reserve, ask your chaperone about the Khoi history of this stretch. Pilgrims will make their way to the small village of Kommetjie, known for its quiet charm and coastal beauty.
Day 7, 12 April: 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, 13 April: Chapman's Peak (13km)
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 stay in the town.
Day 9, 14 April: Karbonkelberg Seal Island (8km)
This is an adventurous day on foot, walking Karbonkelberg with local chaperone Brent. The route includes rugged paths and leads to Seal Island, offering a closer look at the landscape and local community of Hout Bay. End after the day's walk.
What's Next?
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Transport options (including luggage transfer) can be found on the Preparation Page