Wander through dense Afromontane and Milkwood forests on the Diversity Trail.
Indigenous forests, known to be 1,000 years old inspire a sense of enchantment during the 40 km slack-packing trail. Explore cool labyrinths with your guide and uncover the secret world of the forests where a tranquil sanctuary of life pulsates under the tall canopy.
Experience this and so much more on the 40 km slack-packing trail in the Overberg.
Day 1
The lovely Diversity trail day 1 started at the Stanford Kitchen Restaurant where we enjoyed a light lunch and met our excellent guide Christoff. After lunch we went on a walk through the historical village. Then we went on a leisurely cruise down to the beautiful Stanford River on board the Lady Stanford and enjoyed the lovely scenery and rich bird life with our knowledgeable guide. The day concluded with a short drive to Bellavista Country Place where we had time to check in and refresh. The evening we had a very informative fynbos gin tasting and delicious dinner with magnificent views of the sun setting over Walker Bay.
Day 2
Day 2 of the Diversity Trail and we walked along the beautiful forest and fynbos trails on Grootbos Nature Reserve. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Grootbos Environmental Centre. After lunch the trail lead us into the incredible and ageless afromontane Witvoetskloof forest. We walked through the forest to the waterfall where I was really keen to swim but no one else was keen to join and I did not want to waste everyones time. Afterwards, I regretted not swimming. We walked back along a flower picking track to our pick up point were we got into a 4x4 vehicle for our transfer back to Bellavista Country Place. The evening we enjoyed around the fire place enjoying a delicious dinner.
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Day3
On day 3 of the beautiful Diversity Trail we explored the Walker Bay coastline. The trail started at Bella Vista and lead through the rich coastal fynbos on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. From there we head into the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, and walked through a remote dune field, onto the Plaat beach. We enjoyed lunch on the beach after which we strolled along the beach to the archaeological site at Klipgat Cave – the home of Middle Stone Age and Late Stone Age people. Inside the cave, our guide will interpret the fascinating insights into early human occupation along this coastline. In Whale season there is good possibility to spot the Southern Right Whales. We were transported back to Bellavista Country Place. This evening we enjoyed a wine tasting with Giant Periwinkle wines (a boutique wine farm and committed member of the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy) and dinner at the fire place. Another delightful day ⚘️👣
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Day 4
Diversity Trail day 4. And we explored the nature, art, wine and culture of the Walker Bay region. We enjoyed the walk which offered views of ocean, farmlands and fynbos landscapes. The days interpretive walk focused on the conservation efforts of rhe various partners in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy. We walked on a beautiful trail through Fynbos and the Flower Valley Farm after which the trail will dropped down via the vineyards, where we learned about the complex interactions between soil, climate and grapes 🍇. After the morning walk, we will enjoyed lunch 🥗 and a tasting of some of the estate’s premium wines 🍷 at Lomond. After lunch we were transferred back to Bella Vista and had time to relax. The last night's dinner was at Grootbos restaurant Before dinner we visited the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery, which includes South Africa’s first Fynbos Florilegium – a unique collection of botanical art. Another delightful day!
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Day 5
We enjoyed the lovely views over Walker Bay while having our last breakfast after which it was time to go home 🏡
We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful trail wand can highly recommend it.👣
