Step by step the journey awaits. Let the trail guide your soul and your feet will follow. Time to reconnect with your nature on a guided 4-day, 50 km coastal slackpacking experience.
A guided 4-day, 50 km spectacular slackpacking trail in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast, just 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
Enjoy each day on The Perlemoen Trail with our expert guides exploring this extraordinary seashore. Gain special insights into marine ecology, fynbos medicinal plants and flowers, and an in-depth understanding of Khoisan history and the many shipwrecks along these waters.
The trail is rated for medium fitness hikers with no steep mountain climbs, comfortable daily distances, no heavy packs to carry, and relaxing private guest house accommodation at Lucky Fish each night.
With over 30 years of experience in adventure guiding, Jason Stonehewer hosts The Perlemoen Trail. Jason is passionate about nature guiding and studying our amazing inter-coastal marine environment.
In August 2014, Jason received the Mayor’s Award for his outstanding contribution to environmental awareness and community education. All our guides are FGASA certified specialists in marine ecology, Strandveld flora, shipwrecks, and Khoisan history.
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Explore the 4-day guided slackpacking route spanning Walker Bay, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, Pearly Beach, Buffeljagsbaai, and Die Dam along the Cape Whale Coast.
Honest impressions and memories from hikers who have walked the 4-day Perlemoen Trail with guide Jason Stonehewer.
"What an amazing experience!!!! All was just perfect!! Breathtaking, insightful, and good for the soul!! Jason and Christoff were excellent guides! They truly love what they do!! Will definitely return."
"We had an awesome time from the word go. Great accommodation, great food, knowledgeable guides! What an experience! I can recommend this trail to young and old. I was very impressed with all the interesting facts about the sea life and plants."
"Stunning beach walks, great accommodation and wonderful, knowledgeable guides. Just an amazing experience."
