Walk Your Way

Let your personal pilgrimage support the warm and welcoming locals of the West Coast Way of South Africa.

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Cape Camino has launched a further eight days to the local Wet Coast Way Camino Pilgrimage route. This will bring the total number of days on Camino in South Africa to thirty two.

A Camino is a Pilgrimage. A spiritual experience. To be used at your leisure, in your way, for your purposes. To reflect, explore, reunite. To create meaning in your own life for your own purposes.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO – OUR INSPIRATION

Cape Camino is inspired by Europe’s Camino de Santiago originating in Spain. Spanish citizens are expected to walk their local Camino as a form of nation building. It is an obligation, in order to get into universities and attain jobs in the workplace.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Spaniards walk their local Camino. Building the nation, building tenacity, bonding families and developing internal strength and maturity.

Cape Camino offers this opportunity to South Africans and international visitors

Now you, too, can walk South Africa’s Camino: Cape Camino.

The Cape Camino is a showcase of our magnificent diversity. No two days are alike. The route is owned and hosted by the community: farmstays, homestays, Church communities, villages, small towns. All offering the Cape’s unprecedented hospitality.

The Cape Camino has 4 sections:

  1. Filled with wine, farms, and deep valleys: Wellington to Tulbagh
  2. Farm & Community: Tulbagh to Aurora
  3. Sand ‘n Strand: Aurora to Velddrif via Redelinghuys and Elands Bay. This is the Sandveld, Strandveld and West Coast section of the Camino. Spend the nights at Klein Tafelberg, Redelinghuys, Klarefontein, Elands Bay, Fork West, Dwarskersbos and Velddrif.
  4. And the Peninsula – following the Cape Town Big 6 attractions

Each section is approximately 8 days long.

 

 

The terrain is tough, the distances are long but the hosts meet you with wide open arms, comfort and safety. The rural areas provide travellers with very low Covid exposure. You walk in the open air, you walk to and between rural communities. There are no cars, trains or planes. Your hosts have not been travelling and have been away from crowds.

Your contribution will  bring sustainability to small rural communities, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Each logistic that is needed by the Pilgrim offers a job to thousands of individuals on the route.

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PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WEST COAST WAY

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Road-Trip-Southern-Africa-West-Coast-Way-Routes Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.

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