Hiking trails in Betty's Bay
Betty’s Bay hiking trails offer panoramic views of where the ocean meets the land, incredible bird watching opportunities and the chance to get in touch with the most spectacular natural resource available in the Western Cape. This beautiful, seaside village is cradled by the Kogelberg Biosphere, which is 3000ha of nature reserve and also home to approximately 1600 different plan species. It has more floral diversity per unit area than anywhere else in the world and was the first of its kind to be declared as an UNESCO heritage site.
There are several things to do in Betty’s Bay that can appeal to a range of tastes, fitness levels and hobbies. With the Kogelberg mountain range as your playground, it opens up a world of possibilities for outdoor adventures here. From bird watching and quad biking to action sports, horse riding, fishing or mountain biking, you can do it all here!
Betty’s Bay lies in a small region of the Overberg that is known as the Cape Whale Coast. And if you’re planning a holiday here, there’s several tourism support services, businesses and amenities available here, to ensure you can have a comfortable stay. Accommodation, convenience stores, restaurants and other attractions in Betty’s Bay are readily available to book, visit and enjoy. Best of all, with all of these businesses here, it means that the local municipality and independent operators host special events here too, to truly get the best of the surrounds. From MTB races, timed trail runs and other sports activities, you can now compete, while enjoying nature at its finest with Betty’s Bay hiking trails.
Whether you live in the area or you’re planning on visiting for a holiday, be sure to take advantage of the incredible surroundings here. As many of the Betty’s Bay hiking trails can get a bit rugged, it’s important to have the correct gear with you - such as; appropriate shoes, sunscreen, wind-breakers, first-aid kit and of course, a camera to capture the incredible views, birds and foliage along the way. Stop in at any of the local retailers and outlets to get all of the gear and supplies that you will need to safely enjoy the countryside or coastline in this incredibly scenic part of the Western Cape. Take advantage of the incredible Betty’s Bay hiking trails and other offerings with ease. You’ll love the time spent under the open skies here.
