Whale Trail

CapeNature describes the Whale Trail as a 55km route through De Hoop Nature Reserve, from Potberg to Koppie Alleen, with five overnight stops. Hikers spend the first night at Potberg before walking. Day one is the hardest stretch: 15.5km and about eight hours over Potberg (611m). Later days follow the coast beside the marine protected area. Reservations are limited to groups of six or twelve. The published tariff includes the shuttle from Koppie Alleen back to the Potberg office; portage of luggage boxes is extra. Children under eight are not allowed. Book through CapeNature (087 087 8250 or the online Whale Trail booking page) — not at the gate. We do not copy a rand figure for the trail package here; CapeNature's own pages have shown different starting tariffs. Day conservation access at De Hoop is a separate product. Pets are not marked as permitted.

Before you go, read Whale Trail guide.

Other listings in De Hoop: De Hoop Klipspringer Trail , De Hoop Potberg Trail .

Questions

How hard is Whale Trail?

Whale Trail is graded hard over 55 km. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Whale Trail?

Dogs are not allowed at Whale Trail.

Where do you park for Whale Trail?

Leave vehicles at Potberg. CapeNature's shuttle returns hikers from Koppie Alleen to the Potberg office and Whale Trail parking. Do not take the De Hoop Collection turn-off if you are starting the trail.