We would be pleased to share the natural splendour of the fynbos
with you:
CAVEWALK
This takes about 5 and a half hours and is suitable for the fitter hiker. It includes a walk along a mountain stream, up the mountain past "skilpadkop", where you can take a rest and have a beautiful view of the Overberg wheat fields. On a clear day you
can see Caledon towards the NE. From here a nice easy walk till you reach the cave where you can spend some time exploring or just having a rest to enjoy the breathtakingview of the Botrivier lagoon and Arabella Country Estate. If you are lucky you might encounter "klipspringer" buck. A nice slow downhill walk will take you on a zigzag road with a beautiful view. Halfway down there is a short detour to have a look at a small waterfall and a mountain pool (mostly dry in summer). Go ahead and have a swim and cool off, if you are brave enough!!! From here it's back onto the main track and a downhill walk back toward the homestead.
"DIE KLIPSPRINGER"
This walk takes the better part of the day (7 hours) and some snacks and water in a rucksack are essential. The first part takes you around the east side of the mountain with a gradual climb. A nice view towards Caledon, with the sloping hills planted with wheat and canola in winter time, giving a beautiful blend of greens and yellows. A tough climb to the top will be worth your while as you look over the north side of the mountain and an awesome view of the Elgin valley and Rockview dam wall in the distance. Spend some time to absorb the beauty of nature. From here its down hill through some awesome fynbos veld until you reach the homestead.
PROTEA PLANTATION WALK
This is a nice short and easy walk through the protea plantations for those interested in the farming part of the business. Take care not to disturb our resident blue cranes at the dam.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
We offer different trails ranging from a very short easy ride for the whole family to longer more difficult rides for the more experienced rider. All the trails take you through some spectacular fynbos veld with some beautiful scenes of the Botrivier lagoon and wheat fields towards Caledon.
FACTORY TOUR
Optional to the above hiking trails is a short tour through the factory where flowers are dried, processed and packed for export. Groups of min. 10 and max. 20 people can be accommodated.
COSTS
All HIKING trails: R20 per person. The hiking trails are open every day weather permitting and are clearly marked. Group bookings can be done one week in advance. A tour guide can be booked for groups at an additional cost of R5 per person. Group bookings will be limited to a minimum of 15 people and a maximum of 25. Guided processing plant tours: R20 per person. All MOUNTAIN BIKE trails are priced at R20 per person. The trails are open every day and are clearly marked.
DIRECTIONS
From Kleinmond - take the road out towards Hermanus(R44). At the T- junction turn left (R43), drive for approx. 1km and the Honingklip turnoff is on your left indicated by a stonewall on both sides of the entrance.
From Hermanus - take the R43 towards Botrivier. Approx. 1km past the kleinmond turnoff Honingklip is on your left indicated by a stonewall on both sides of the entrance.
From Cape Town - take the N2 past Grabouw and Houw-Hoek. Just after Houw-Hoek pass take the Hermanus R43 turnoff. Drive past Salandra garage and past the brick factory on your right until you reach big pine trees on both sides of the road. Look out for the farm on your right indicated by a stonewall "Honingklip" on both sides of the entrance. (If you reach the turnoff to kleinmond/Betty's Bay turn around and back track for 1km).
PLEASE REPORT TO THE OFFICE WHEN YOU ARRIVE
No smoking is allowed on the trails and naturally we expect you to bring any refuse back to the farm yard for disposal. Ensure that you carry water with you. Water from our streams, although completely safe to drink, is not available year-round. For further info and group bookings call: 028- 284 9745 office hours. We at Honingklip really hope that you will enjoy the experience.
