Hike Robberg all the way to the tip of the peninsula

Robberg is one of those places where the landscape feels wilder with every step. The circular trail ‘The Point’ takes you over rugged rocks, soft dune sand and narrow paths along the slopes – always with the deep blue ocean at your side. With every metre you gain in height the view grows, and the terrain changes with every section.

The hike is demanding but rewarding. On clear days you can see the bay of Plettenberg Bay stretching far beyond Keurboomstrand. The path is well marked but rocky, windy and in places exposed – and that is exactly what makes it so appealing. If you do the full loop you’ll need stamina and surefootedness – but you’ll be rewarded with one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal trails.

Start early, bring water and sun protection, and allow plenty of time – 4 hours or more, depending on your pace. There is a small fee to enter the nature reserve. With the SANParks Wild Card, admission is included.