5-Day Cape Camino: West Coast
Walk 90km along the West Coast, where the ocean meets small, close-knit communities. It’s a quiet route, with space for reflection and connection.
"The experience was amazing.
Why we walked the Camino.
We love the beach and wanted to walk along quiet unspoilt beaches enjoying nature at its best and to get away from pressures of reality." Anne Brookstone, April 2025
Select Your Camino Plan
Camino Options:
Camino Lite – R 4,800 pp sharing
• Pre-booked rest house accommodation with bedding only (5 nights)
• Route development fee
• Daily directory and itinerary
• Camino passport (Credencial) & t-shirt
Camino Plus – R 10,000 pp sharing
Everything in Lite, plus:
• Daily breakfast & supper
• Daily luggage transfers
• Chaperone (local companion)
• Pre-Camino preparation kit: 5 day Mindfulness Program
• Option to keep your travel dates private
• Complimentary Camino gear: buff, bag-tag, solitude badges
Select your Camino Plan from the dropdown menu above. The price will adjust once you have selected your Plan.
Camino Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival at Sunset Lodge
Meet fellow pilgrims and settle into the rest house. Arrive anytime after 4pm and before dark.
Day 1: Sunset Lodge ➝ Lampiesbaai (14km)
This coastal route follows footpaths and sandy tracks along the quiet St Helena Bay coastline, an area famous for fishing, both local and commercial. Madoda, a local chaperone, will help you experience the land through local eyes.
Day 2: Lampiesbaai ➝ Paternoster (24km)
Beach walk to Paternoster, one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast of South Africa with many dining options.
We have several rest houses in Paternoster, from the local Hotel to seaside eco-cabins and local home stays.
Day 3: 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.
Alta Nel from Afsaal, crafts artisanal cheese every day from their one cow and sells it, and other delights, from her padstal.
Day 4: Afsaal ➝ Jacobs Bay (20km)
The route follows quiet gravel roads and mostly flat ground, making for an easy going 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 holiday resort of Jacobs Bay. Rest house options are a backpacker and home stays.
Day 5: 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. Chaperone is essential. Rest house is a tourist lodge. End your Camino here.What's Next?
Ready to begin your Camino?
Select your Camino Plan from the dropdown menu above.
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