West Coast National Park

• 9km: Beginning at the Geelbek Information Centre, the 9km is a circular walk to the dunes and back.
• 7km: Also beginning at the Geelbek Information Centre, the well sign-posted 7km includes part of the 16mile beach, and is a circular walk.

This is a short walk from the Langebaan gate to the Seeberg View Point, which is 4,6km long. Along this route bat eared foxes, Ostriches, Eland and many other animals can be spotted, as well as the beautiful view of the Langebaan lagoon.

Day 1 of this trail will take you through about 14km of Strandveld unique to the West Coast of South Africa. Learn to identify plants such as the wild asparagus, sedge-stemmed love grass and many more while walking on this trail.

Day 2 of this trail is 14km long and will take you through Strandveld to the Sixteen Mile Beach before heading back to Geelbek.

In a Nutshell

• Hikers start and finish at Tsaarsbank and overnight at Plankiesbaai(tents are required)
• Duration: 2 days one night
• Day 1: 15.5 km (6 Hours)
• Day 2: 11.8 km (3,5 Hours)
• Maximum number of people on the trail: 12

General Information

• Hikers must arrive at the Tsaarsbank gate at 09:00am to start the Trail. Cars can be parked at the Tsaarsbank gate. Please show your permit to the gate guard on duty before beginning your hike.
• Stick to the designated and marked trail and do not take any short cuts.
• The overnight point is situated at the southern end of Plankiesbaai. Hikers are required to bring their own tents and camping equipment. Tents should be erected on the level close to the ablutions and not on the dunes.
• Ablution facilities include toilets, basins and drinking water. There are no showers, hot water or cooking utensils.
• Braai facilities and wood are available at the overnight stop.
• In the event of any injury or similar emergency, contact Park personnel on 022 772 2144.
• Water is only available at the Tsaarsbank gate and overnight point at Plankiesbaai. No water is otherwise available along the rest of the trail.
• This trail has been completed by both young and old alike, but it is strenuous and should not be undertaken unless you are reasonably fit.
• Under no circumstances will vehicles be allowed to overnight, pick up or drop off people or equipment at Plankiesbaai.
• Hikers with medical problems are advised not to start this hike. Remember to bring the map with you and enjoy the hike!

In a Nutshell

• Hike starts and finishes in Tsaarsbank.
• Duration: One day hike.
• Distance: 13.9 km (5 hours excluding breaks).
• Maximum number of people on trail: 20

General Information

• Be sure to stick to the demarcated paths – the first section (+/-2 km) of the Steenbok Day Trail follows the route of the 2 day trail up to Konstabelkop. The 2-day trail is marked with flower sign boards. Where the Steenbok trail deviates from this trail, it is marked with Steenbok signboards.
• Water is only available at Tsaarsbank and Plankiesbaai; therefore ensure that you start the trail with sufficient water.
• The trail starts and ends at the Tsaarsbank gate. Once you are ready to begin, check in with the gate guard at Tsaarsbank. You are advised not to start later than 09:00. The Postberg section closes at 17:00, so please aim to complete the trail before closing.
• In the event of any injury or similar emergency, contact Park personnel at 022 722 2144.
• It is unavoidable that some sections of the trail are on the roads used by the general public. For your own safety please be aware of vehicles.

Eve’s Trail is a 2,5 day 30km guided trail, traversing the ancient steps of “Eve” – the being from whom it is thought that all human life descended.Eve’s footprint was discovered in rock (formerly sea sand) at Kraalbaai in 1995 and are said to belong to a young woman who lived 117 000 years ago. The original prints are housed at the Iziko Museums’ South African Museum in Cape Town. The replica of the footprint can be seen at the Geelbek Visitor’s Centre.

The trail is fully guided, catered and portered.

For more information and booking, visit www.capebiospheretrails.co.za