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Newlands Forest, an Afrotemperate region features ancient trees and a shaded canopy, offering a cool retreat during summer.
This hidden gem is a trending tourist destination with well-defined hiking trails, family- and pet-friendly circuits, a mountain bike route, mobile food trucks, and serviced restrooms.
On weekends, you may observe indigenous communities quietly performing ancient rituals, reflecting the spirit of ubuntu in South Africa.
Your guide highlights the indigenous knowledge systems and conservation efforts spearheaded by SANBI (South African Biodiversity Institute). The tour includes a visit to Panorama Guesthouse & Forest Sanctuary, located on the forest's perimeter, where you can explore a unique crystal collection and meet our welcoming staff.
The route ends at Kirstenbosch Gardens, with a stop at the Lady Anne Barnard ruins. Your guide will share re-enactment stories about the site's colonial history and its role in creating South Africa’s national garden.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Traffic pending 45 min approximation. Private tours only.
Park outside the gate in the designated parking, to the left of the black gate is a buzzer, reception will usher you into our lounge were you will be served a refreshing smoothy and information pack for the day.
What to expect
En-route we traverse the pristine shaded canopy of Newlands Forest, a hidden gem within Table Mountain National Park. The region is blessed with a perennial river, shaded tree canopies, and oddly shaped rocks giving away the mountains Eonothem lifespan.
This 3-4 hour Tour can be tailored, via a moderate route into the heart of the forest, easing into the gravel road or a more challenging off the beaten track, via the Contour Path. Both options above end at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
At the Gardens continue your days exploration, order and Uber as you exit. You also have an option to hop-on or hop-off the world famous Red Bus open air tour bus (highly recommended).
We suggest that you time your arrival at the Gardens for the free education tour week days, 10 & 11am and 2pm.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- South African Compliant Tour Guide (WC 15508)
- First Aid Level 3
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Cancellation Policy
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 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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