Matroosberg Hike
A full-day hike up Matroosberg, one of the highest peaks in the Western Cape, with snow in winter.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
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Our take
The high-country day hike most Cape visitors never do. Worth the drive from Ceres.
The high-country day hike most Cape visitors never do. Worth the drive from Ceres.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- A full day
- Time Needed
- 6-7 hours
- Best For
- Keen day hikers; snow-chasers in July.
- Go If
- You want a summit and you've done Table Mountain.
Why it's worth your time
The highest peak near Cape Town you can summit in a day. Cold, exposed, and occasionally snowed in winter. The closest thing the Western Cape has to a proper mountain summit hike.
What we love
The rare Western Cape snow in a cold front.
What to know
Private reserve; book and pay an access fee. Road in requires care, sometimes 4x4 in winter. Check conditions.
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