“This walk is not just about healing the injustices of the past, but rallying to working towards the prosperous society we can be.” Professor Thuli Madonsela
Set against the backdrop of our country’s turbulent history, this 16 km walk aspires to embrace social justice. While acknowledging past injustices, we commit ourselves to create an environment in which all the communities in Stellenbosch can enjoy the immense benefits of our tourism potential.
Highlights
- Historical overview on social justice in Stellenbosch
- Stellenbosch town center
- Idas Valley Conservancy and dam
- Helshoogte pass
- Zorgvliet Wine Estate
- Ou Bethlehem, Kylemore
- Johannesdal
- Die Werf, Pniël.
- Snacks and refreshments
Itinerary
08h30: Meet at the Rhynse Sending Kerk. Walk from Stellenbosch town centre to Lückhoff School, passing several places of significance before continuing to the Ida’s Valley Dam.
10h30: Enjoy a break at the Ida’s Valley Dam while appreciating the spectacular setting.
11h30: Refreshments at the top of Helshoogte Pass before descending into the Dwarsrivier Valley.
12h30: Zorgvliet comfort break. Leaving Zorgvliet behind, we’ll cross the R310 into Ou Bethlehem at the Kylemore entrance, continuing to Johannesdal.
13h30: Re-joining the R310 for the last 1.2km to Die Werf, Pniël.
14h00: Arrive at Die Werf, visiting the social impact monuments.
Mondays to Sundays 08h30 – 14h00
Duration: 5,5 hours
Included
- A downloadable informative guidebook unpacking the route, the objective of the walk as well as the background of the many places of relevance en route.
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide accompanying the group for the full duration of the walk.
- Conservancy and hiking permits.
- Area guides from Ida’s Valley, Pniël and Kylemore will accompany the group for sections of the walk.
- Access to a back-up vehicle in case of emergency.
- Transport from Pniël back to Stellenbosch.
- Roosterkoek and koesisters served en route.
- A small gift from the Dwarsrivier Valley for you to take home.
- You will be given a stone and spekboom cutting to carry with you on the route, as a symbolic token of social justice.
Special Instructions
- Contact us directly to book
- The tour should be booked 7 days in advance
- Bring a sunhat, sunblock and water.
- It is recommended that visitors be in good physical condition as this is a 16km walk
Excluded
- Any items not stipulated
- Items of a personal nature
Getting there
Visitors can drive to the starting point or a return transfer from the Visit Stellenbosch Tourism Centre (47 Church Street, Stellenbosch) can be booked here.
Group Size
13- 52 people
Groups smaller than 13 guests can be booked, please note surcharge
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