Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve
Hiking Experience
Private Game Reserve Hiking Experience
COST PP: Sharing R15 950 pp | Single R 19 950 pp
Costs for the 4 days, 4 nights pp, all accommodation are en-suite and 4 star Game Reserves
DATES AVAILABLE:
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2025
2026
Hike Among Wildlife in Luxury: 3 Days in Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve
Escape to the wild and walk where few have tread — on a 3-day/4-night hiking adventure through the exclusive Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve, tucked beneath the soaring Swartberg Mountains in South Africa’s Garden Route.
This is hiking with a difference: luxurious 4-star accommodation, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable scenery all wrapped into one incredible getaway. Trek through pristine landscapes alongside giraffes, mountain zebras, wildebeest, hartebeest, and elegant antelope species, with every trail revealing new vistas and untamed beauty.
Your days are filled with fresh air and freedom: guided hikes, daily game drives, and wild-style picnic lunches in nature. In the evenings, unwind with a soothing Swedish massage, sip a glass of wine while Nyala graze nearby, or warm up beside a crackling lodge fireplace on crisp winter nights.
Whether you’re an avid hiker, a wildlife lover, or simply in search of a luxurious nature escape, this experience offers the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and wilderness charm.
Discover the magic of Wildehondekloof — where nature meets indulgence in every step.
Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve Hiking Safari
The Hiking Safari takes place in the Gardenroute, South Africa at Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve. You will be able to hike alongside the Giraffes, the rare Mountain Zebra, the Hartebees, Wildebeest and many more. The hiking routes are at the foothill of the Swartberg mountains. You will have amazing views over the mountains.
Each day will be pact full of Adventure but you can also relax in the afternoon and enjoy a massage or just enjoy the Nyala in front of your accommodation while the fires is burning in the fire place inside your room or at the lodge. Enjoy a lunch in the Wild each day, a Game drive and exclusivity of the Game Reserve.
Highlights of the Tour
- Beautiful hiking routes at the foothill of the Swartberge Mountains
- Amazing views
- Exclusivity of the Game Reserve
- Amazing 4 star accommodation
- Great food each day by our Cheff
- Picnic Lunches in style in the Wild after every hike
- Lots of Game
- Beautiful nature
- Nyala grazing right in front of your room
- Game drives available
Venue
Wildehondekloof Game Reserve, Oudsthoorn, Gardenroute, Western Cape, South Africa
Itinerary
Please arrange your own transport to the start point at Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve, about 4 hours from Cape Town, about 50 minutes from George Airport
Day 1
14H00: Arrive at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve
16H00 Welcome drinks
19H00 Dinner
Day 2
06H00: Coffee and rusks
07H00 Breakfast
09H00 Hike at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve
13H00 Lunch in the Game Reserve where you stop hiking next to a beautiful flowing river
14H00 Massages available
15H00 Optional Cango Cave excursion (own cost)
19H00 Dinner
Day 3
07H00 Breakfast
08H00 Start with the Hike
13H00: Lunch in the Bush
14H00 Massages available
16H00 Game drive
19H00 Dinner
Day 4
05H00 Coffee and rusks
08H00 Breakfast
09H00 Hike at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve
14H00 Lunch at Wildehondekloof Game Resreve
15H00 Onwards Massages available
16H00 Game drive
19H00 Dinner
Day 5
06:30 Optional Meerkat Safari on De Zeekoe Guest Farm, drive to De Zeekoe (own cost)
09H00 Breakfast at De Zeekoe after the Meerkat Experience
09:00 Breakfast at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve
10H00 Check out and Goodbyes
Distances
Day 1
15 km
Elevation: 590m
Day 2
12km
Elevation: 441m
Day 3
8.5km
Elevation: 100m
How to get there
Wildehondekloof Game Reserve, Oudsthoorn, Gardenroute, Western Cape, South Africa
Self Drive: Wildehondekloof is about 5 hours drive from Cape Town and 1 hour from Oudtshoorn
Fly: Fly to George and a shuttle can be organised from the airport.
Age
Age: Minimum age 15.
People 65 and older must please send us a letter from their doctor stating that they are OK to hike the distances each day
Fitness level and Terrain
This hiking tour is not suitable for beginners who only hike on flat and easy surfaces like tar or gravel roads.
You must be able to navigate some technical sections over rocks and walk off-road through the bush. We don’t follow set-out hiking trails. The terrain can be challenging.
If you are unsure about your ability to handle the hike, please contact Sonja at Sonja@trisport.co.za. Additionally, please note that you must be able to walk at least 12km to 15km per day.
Entries Available
Limit to 18 people
Entry Fee and Highlights Includes
– 4 nights of 4 star Accommodation
– 3 days of amazing Hiking
– 4 days Reserve fees
– Goody Bag
– Picnic lunches in style in the Wild
– Exclusivity of hiking on the Game Reserve
– Great meals from Dinner day 1 to Breakfast the last day
– Linen and towels for each day
– Generosity and great atmosphere
– All bookings and arrangements made by Trisport
Entry Fee Excludes
– Flights
– Meals before arriving
– Massages, please note, Swedish massage, not sport massages
– Game Drives, Sunset drives
– Tips
– Drinks
– Any other activities on the Game Reserve
– Transfers
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in your rate with bedding and towels.
The units above sleeps 2 people, double or 2 single beds and are all en-suite. If you want to stay single, a supplement of R4000 will apply. You are responsible for your own sharing friend.
Safety Equipment
We have the following safety equipment with us:
– A medical kit, including bandages, etc.
– An AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillator)
– Epipen
– Radios
– A Garmin InReach (to be used in case of an extreme emergency only, not when you are tired)
– A helicopter for airlifting, with the understanding that you will be held liable for the cost of evacuation.
Wildehondekloof/De Zeekoe
The 3-Day Mountain bike tour takes place in the Gardenroute, South Africa at Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve and De Zeekoe Guest Farm. These 2 venues each offer something unique to the rider. De Zeekoe is a working Guest Farm on the banks of the Olifants river and Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve is nestled at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. The vegetation at these 2 venues are completely different. De Zeekoe is typical Klein Karoo and Wildehondekloof is typical fynbos with lush bush against the mountain. You will exclusively cycle on these venues on jeep tracks, you will cycle alongside the Giraffes, the rare Mountain Zebra, the Hartebees, Wildebeest, Eland, Nyala, and many Wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to summit the famous Swartberg pass in the Klein Karoo!
Each day will be pact full of Adventure but you can also relax in the afternoon and enjoy a massage or just enjoy the Nyala in front of your accommodation while the fires is burning in the fire place inside your room and in the main lodge.
Highlights of the Tour
- Beautiful MTB routes at the foothill of the Swartberge Mountains
- Summit Swartber pass
- Ostrich Safari
- Meerkat Safari
- Amazing views while riding
- Exclusivity of the Game Reserve
- Amazing 4 star accommodation
- Great food each day by our Moroccon Cheff
- Picnic Lunches in style in the Wild
- Lots of Game on your ride
- Beautiful nature
- Nyala grazing right in front of your room
- Game drives
- Riding next to the Giraffes and other Game
Information
Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve and De Zeekoe Guestfarm Mountain Bike Tour – E Bikes welcome (MTB and E Bikes can be arranged at an extra cost)
Ride on a 4 star Guest farm and a 4 Game Reserves in the beautiful Cape province, South Africa – maximum 16 people
Venue
Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve and De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Oudsthoorn, Gardenroute, Western Cape, South Africa
Distances
Day 1: 42km (Elevation 651m)
Day 2: 54 km including Swartberg pass (elevation 1271m), shorter option available of 36km
Day 3: 30 km (elevation 440m)
Entries Available
Limited to 16 entries
Fitness Level
Not suitable for Beginner MTB Bikers. E Bikes a good option for fit beginners.
You must be able to do 55 km and ride on some sandy patches, rocky sections, although most of the route is on gravel roads and jeep tracks.
Entry Fee and Highlights Includes
- 4 nights Accommodation
- 3 days Riding
- 4 days Reserve fees
- A water table on route
- Cleaning of routes
- Game Drives x 2
- Meerkat Experience
- Ostrich Safari
- All meals from Dinner day 1 to Breakfast the last day
- Linen and towels for each day
Generosity and great atmosphere - All bookings and arrangements made by Trisport
Entry Fee Excludes
- Flights
- Transport between the game reserves (can be arranged at an extra cost)
- E Bikes or MTB hire
- Meals before arriving
- Massages
- Tips
- Drinks
- Bike Mechanic
- Spares, please bring your own
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Evacuation
- Bike Insurance
- Any other activities on the Game Reserve
- Cango cave optional
- Transfers (can be arranged at an extra cost)
Route
Riding days – 3 days:
Day 1: 42km (Elevation 400m)
Day 2: 54 km including Swartberg pass (elevation 1271m), shorter option available of 36km
Day 3: 30km (elevation 440m)
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in your rate with bedding and towels.
The units above sleeps 2 people, double or 2 single beds and are all en-suite. If you want to stay single, a supplement of R4000 will apply. You are responsible for your own sharing friend.
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE:
Please arrange your own transport to the start point at De Zeekoe Guest Farm 4 hours from Cape Town, about 50 minutes from George Airport
Day 1
14H00: Arrive at De Zeekoe Guest Farm
16H00 Welcome drinks
19H00 Dinner
Day 2
06H00: Coffee and rusks and then off to do the Meerkat experience
09H00 Explore De Zeekoe Guest Farm with your MTB or E Bike
13H00 Lunch at De Zeekoe
14H00 Massages available
16H00 Ostrich Safari
19H00 Dinner
Day 3
07H00 Breakfast and check out
08H00 Drive to start of your next ride at the foothills of the Swartberg pass. Start with Swartbergpass ride
11H00 Great snacks along the way
13H00: Light Lunch on arrival at Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve
14H00 Massages available
15H00 Optional Cango Cave excursion (own cost)
19H00 Dinner while the fires are burning
Day 4
06H00 Coffee and rusks
06H30 Ride in Game Reserve
13H00 Lunch
14H00 Onwards Massages available
15H00 Massages available
16H00 Game drive and sunset drinks
19H00 Dinner
Day 5
08H00 Breakfast
10H00 Check out and Goodbyes
Safety Equipment
We have the following safety equipment with us:
– A medical kit, including bandages, etc.
– An AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillator)
– Epipen
– Radios
– A Garmin InReach (to be used in case of an extreme emergency only, not when you are tired)
– A helicopter for airlifting, with the understanding that you will be held liable for the cost of evacuation.
