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This walk begins in the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, at the foot of Table Mountain. Here, Geoff sets the scene with stories of the Khoi Khoi people who once moved freely across this landscape, living off indigenous plants and the rhythms of nature. As the path winds out of the gardens and into the Constantia Valley, the narrative shifts through the arrival of the Dutch settlers, the shaping of the land into vineyards, and the rise of Constantia as the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere.
Along the way, Geoff brings the layers of history to life: how traditional plant medicine was used for healing to how Constantia’s wines became coveted in European courts. The walk ends at one of Constantia’s great wine estates, where guests enjoy a well-earned tasting and lunch.
This is not just a scenic walk. This is a story of continuity and change, told on the very ground where it unfolded.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the bottom entrance at the Red Bus Stop
Itinerary
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1Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
We begin our journey in the heart of Kirstenbosch, surrounded by the beauty of indigenous fynbos and forest. We walk beneath ancient trees as the stories of the land and its first peoples unfold around us. We learn how the Khoi and San used these plants for healing, nourishment, and survival. We rise above the canopy on the Boomslang walkway, taking in breathtaking views of Table Mountain. We move through this living garden with reverence by walking in step with nature and history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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We leave the cultivated gardens behind and step into the cool, shaded paths of Cecilia Forest. We walk beneath tall pines and ancient oaks, listening to birdsong and the whisper of mountain streams. We pause to feel the forest’s stillness that was once the lifeblood of old Cape Town’s water supply. We follow winding trails where early explorers and woodcutters once passed in silence and awe. We walk gently, sensing the power and memory held in this living, breathing forest sanctuary.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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We emerge from the forest at Constantia Nek, greeted by sweeping views and a sense of arrival. We raise a glass of sparkling wine, sharing stories of early pioneers who shaped this fertile valley. We descend into the vines of Beau Constantia, where the cool mountain air kisses each vintage. We sit down to a curated tasting of elegant wines, grown in the very soils we’ve just walked across. We end with a long, slow lunch overlooking the vineyards with a moment to savour, reflect, and celebrate the journey.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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