The Dolphin Trail

08/09/2026

A trail made for moments like this. 🌿🌊

High above the Tsitsikamma coastline, the Dolphin Trail opens up to views that feel endless, ocean mist below, mountain paths ahead, and the Garden Route stretching all around you.

This guided slackpacking hike is designed for travellers who want the beauty of a multi-day hiking trail in South Africa, with the comfort of luggage transfers, included meals, experienced guides and overnight stays along the way.

Comment TRAIL and we’ll send you more information about dates, rates and what’s included. 🐬

03/09/2026

This is the part of the Dolphin Trail you feel long after the hike is over. 🌿🥾

The quiet forest paths.
The sound of water moving over the rocks.
The moments where the group slows down, looks around, and realises just how special Tsitsikamma really is.

The Dolphin Trail Classic is a guided slackpacking hike on the Garden Route, taking you through indigenous forest, coastal scenery and unforgettable overnight stays, with luggage transfers, meals included and experienced guides along the way.

It’s hiking in South Africa with comfort, connection and views that make every step worth it.

Which part of the trail would you love most, the forest, the streams or the ocean views? 👇

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

This is not just a hike. It’s Tsitsikamma at its most unforgettable. 🌿🌊

From indigenous forest paths to dramatic coastal lookout points, the Dolphin Trail takes you through one of the most breathtaking hiking routes on the Garden Route, without the weight of a heavy backpack.

Guided hiking. Luggage transfers. Meals included. Comfortable overnight stays. Ocean views that make you stop in your tracks.

This is slackpacking in South Africa, done beautifully.

Would you rather start with the forest trails or head straight for the ocean views? 👇

25/08/2026

A well-earned pause with a view 🌊🥾

One of the best parts of the Dolphin Trail is having time to stop, breathe, and take it all in, forest behind you, ocean ahead, and the trail still waiting.

📞 042 280 3588
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.dolphintrail.co.za

20/08/2026

Some views make you stop mid-sentence 🌊

The Dolphin Trail begins with the beauty of Tsitsikamma National Park, ocean air, dramatic coastline, and that first glimpse of the adventure ahead.

📞 042 280 3588
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.dolphintrail.co.za

13/08/2026

Your Dolphin Trail Classic experience begins with a night at Tsitsikamma National Park, and what a way to start. 🌊🌅

With the ocean close by, forest all around, and sunset right on your doorstep, it’s the perfect first taste of the beauty waiting along the trail.

A peaceful evening, a coastal view, and the start of something unforgettable.

11/08/2026

Behind every unforgettable Dolphin Trail experience are the people who know the path, the stories, the views and the little details that make the journey so special. 🌿🥾

Today, we’re taking a moment to say thank you to our incredible guides.

Thank you for leading with care, sharing your knowledge of Tsitsikamma, keeping every group safe, and helping our guests experience the coastline in such a meaningful way.

The views may be spectacular, but our guides are a huge part of what makes the Dolphin Trail truly memorable. 🌊🐬

29/07/2026

🌊 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂? 🌿

The Dolphin Trail Classic is more than just a hike, it’s a guided slackpacking experience through one of the most beautiful parts of the Garden Route.

Your experience includes:

🥾 2 days of guided hiking through Tsitsikamma’s forest paths and coastal scenery
🏡 3 nights of accommodation along the trail
🌉 Time in Tsitsikamma National Park, including the iconic Suspension Bridge area
🌿 A stay at Misty Mountain Reserve
🌊 A final night at The Fernery Lodge & Spa
🧳 Luggage transfers, so you only carry a daypack
✨ The option to enquire about upgrading your Misty Mountain Reserve stay to a Dome or Hive, subject to availability

It’s the perfect way to experience hiking in Tsitsikamma with a little more comfort, support and ease.

Comment “CLASSIC” below and we’ll reach out with available dates, prices and more information. 🐬

23/07/2026

Hiking the Dolphin Trail in Tsitsikamma comes with views like this 🌊🥾

From dramatic coastal cliffs to endless ocean scenery, the Dolphin Trail is one of the most unforgettable guided hiking experiences on the Garden Route.

If you’re looking for hiking in South Africa, slackpacking in Tsitsikamma, or a coastal trail with comfort along the way, this is your sign.