Meet your hosts at Val du Charron/ Dunstone Country Estate in Wellington. Pilgrim packs received on arrival.
Arrive any time after 3 pm.
Day 1
Wellington to Bontebok Ridge Reserve. 22 km.
Day 2
Bontebok Ridge to Hermon. 20 km.
Day 3
Hermon to Riebeek Kasteel. 20 km.
Day 4
Riebeek Kasteel to Gouda. 23 km.
Day 5
Gouda to Tulbagh Oudekloof. 18 km.
Day 6
Private transfer back to Wellington after breakfast.
For pilgrims who prefer a little more luxury as well as an authentic community experience.
Option 2 Community Lux Package 6 days 6 nights
Day 0
Meet your hosts at Vleidam, Koringberg.
Day 1
Koringberg to Wittewater. 20 km. COMMUNITY STAY.
Accommodation: Home stays in Wittewater Community.
There is no running water in the town, however, there will be a place for you to wash. The hospitality is wonderful and past pilgrims really recommend this community experience.
Day 2
Wittewater to Goedverwacht. 14 km. COMMUNITY STAY.
Goedverwacht is a warm and welcoming community.
Accommodation: home stays in Goedverwacht Community. Your group may be split into different home stays.
Day 3
Goedverwacht to Kapteinskloof (transported after a day spent in Goedverwacht). 16 - 23 km (depending on additional walk to the cave)
Day 4
Kapteinskloof to Aurora. 22 km.
Accommodation: Rooi Grenaat guesthouse.
Day 5
Aurora to Southern Skies. 12.5 km.
Accommodation: Southern Skies Guest Farm.
Day 6
Private transfer back to Koringberg.
Included in package
Private accommodation (guesthouse, home stay (option 2 only), private rental), all chaperone fees, 3 meals per day, porterage (luggage transfer - 1 bag per person), transport back to start, Cape Camino passport and branded items.
Not included
Beverages, snacks, gratuity, airport shuttles.
Please note there are many Caminos happening simultaneously and we do not offer a meet and greet at your starting place. The hosts will receive you.
Accommodation establishments
Your package includes upmarket accommodation (mostly 4 star) other than the community stays and Kapteinskloof Guesthouse and Southern Skies Guest farm which are private guesthouses.
Home stays in the communities: A very special experience. You will stay in the homes of local people who live in small villages on the route. These hosts are incredibly hospitable.
Meals
Breakfast, light lunch and supper included. Bring your own snacks.
Alcohol
You are welcome to bring your own wine/beer along. Please limit the amount due to carrying capacity of luggage transfer and for the sake of being up early and having long distances to walk.
Many hosts do provide drinks with meals.
WhatsApp support group
You will be added to a Whatsapp support group a few days before your Camino. This is a way for the group to stay connected and share photographs during Camino. Our team will also be on the group and would like to use your photos on social media.
Cancellation Policy
Full payment must be made to secure bookings. No refund 1 month prior to Camino. 20% service fee for cancellation more than 1 month before Camino
