Otter Trail

Otter Trail is an iconic journey that happens over the Indian Ocean coastline of South Africa.The trail has the most beautiful views and spectacular sights that you see as you cover a distance of 45kms over 5 days.

The trail is a very popular bucket list for most hikers as it involves backpacking, river crossings, and climbing rugged terrain.

Otter Trail is booked 12-months in advance to secure space.

FACILITIES

• Two huts per night for 4 nights

• Bunk beds for 6x hikers per hut

• Flushing toilet

• Shower

REQUIREMENT

• Physical fitness

• Ability to walk 10kms or more a day

• Ability to swim

• Calm mind

EQUIPMENT

(The below list ia not definitive but will give new hikers an idea of what to purchase.)

Participants are advised to have the following items.

• 65litres backpack bag

• Hiking boots or Trail runners

• Aquashoes or Sandals

• Hydration bladder (3L)

• Camping stove and gas cylinder

• Pots

• Cutlery

• Rain poncho

?? Swimwear

• Fleece jacket

• Sleeping bag

MEALS

Depending on your own diet, please get food that gives you energy and stamina

• Dehydrated meals (e.g Forever Foods, Mama Alles, Skhafthin, etc)

• Noodles

• Dried fruits

• Oats

• Tea/ Coffee

• Biltong

• Instant Soup

• Game supplements

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

(The following services are available at additional cost)

• Porterage

• Slackpacking

• Food drop-offs

• Adult beverages drop-offs

You should indicate what other services you require and we will send you a full quotation thereof.

We do offer online assiatance to prepare for Otter Trail.