The Green Capital of the West Coast
Suggested Journeys.
Curated Journeys Through the Green Route
Day Trips - Weekend Escapes - Farm to Table Journeys - Nature & Adventure - Culture & Heritage
Signature Green Route 366 experiences.
There is no single way to experience the Green Route. Follow one of our carefully crafted itineraries to explore mountain landscapes, local food, heritage, nature and authentic rural experiences. Each journey encourages you to slow down, discover more, and connect with the places that make Piketberg truly special.
The Green Route Immersion
5 Days | Fresh Produce, Heritage, Mountains & Human Origins
The Ultimate Green Route Journey.
Travel slowly through the agricultural heartland of the Bergrivier Interior, where sustainable farming, living heritage, mountain landscapes and ancient human stories come together in one unforgettable experience.
This signature itinerary is designed for travellers seeking meaningful connections with people, culture and place.
Day 1 – Organic Wine & Sustainable Living
Visit Org de Rac Organic Wine Estate and discover the principles of organic farming and regenerative agriculture. Enjoy wine tastings, vineyard walks and seasonal farm-to-table dining before settling into the peaceful rhythm of country life.
Day 2 – Market Day on the Mountain
Travel the scenic Versfeld Pass to Piket-Bo-Berg. Visit the monthly farmers market, meet local producers and enjoy a day of slow living surrounded by orchards, protea farms and fynbos-covered mountains.
Overnight on a mountain farm beneath star-filled skies.
Day 3 – Mountain to Mission
Hike or cycle from Piket-Bo-Berg to Goedverwacht through spectacular mountain landscapes. Arrive in one of South Africa’s most remarkable heritage villages with a mission station and enjoy a boma (traditional braai) and storytelling experience.
Book into a community-hosted homestay and experience the life of the locals.
Day 4 – Food, Community & Connection
From Garden to Table: A Taste of Green Route 366
Begin your morning in Goedverwacht, where local women farmers welcome you into the village gardens and share the stories behind the vegetables, herbs and flowers they grow in their own backyards. Discover how these small gardens help feed families, support local enterprises and create new opportunities through tourism.
Walk through the village, meet the growers and experience a way of life where people still live from the land, care for it and share its abundance.
Later, travel to Piketberg for an unforgettable farm-to-table experience at The Flying Fig. Set beneath the wild fig trees, this one-of-a-kind outdoor restaurant brings together the flavours of the South African braai and potjie with the theatre of Asian wok cooking and the warmth of a French bistro.
Fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from Goedverwacht and Piketberg are transformed into an original dining experience in the Wild Fig Tree Boma.
Meet the chef, hear the stories behind the ingredients and enjoy a meal that celebrates the growers, the traditions and the landscapes of Green Route 366.
This is more than a meal. It is a journey from the hands that grow the food to the table where its story is shared.
Day 5 – Origins & Wetlands
Begin the day with a guided visit to Diepkloof Rock Shelter, one of Southern Africa’s most important and UNESCO archaeological sites. Walk among ancient sandstone formations and discover evidence of some of humanity’s earliest symbolic behaviour. Continue to Verlorenvlei Wetland, a RAMSAR site, for birdwatching, photography and a final immersion in the landscapes that define the Green Route 366.
For the best bird-watching spot, visit the Rooistoor Farm Stall and restaurant.
Experience Highlights
✓ Organic wine experiences
✓ Farm-to-table dining
✓ Heritage village homestay
✓ Mountain hiking
✓ Traditional bread baking
✓ Ancient archaeological sites (UNESCO site)
✓ Birdwatching and nature photography
✓ RAMSAR wetlands site
✓ Slow travel and authentic local connections
The Origins Trail
3 Days |
Ancient Landscapes, Human Stories & Animals
Walk in the Footsteps of the First Storytellers
The Origins Trail takes you deep into the human history of the Piketberg region, through ancient landscapes, archaeology, indigenous heritage and the living culture of the Sandveld.
Travel through mountain passes, heritage villages and archaeological landscapes as you uncover stories that stretch back thousands of years. From the ancient Diepkloof Rock Shelter to the artists and storytellers of Redelinghuys, this is a journey into the people, places and traditions that have shaped the land.
A Three-Day Journey into Ancient Landscapes, Living Culture and the Stories of the Sandveld
Day 1: Where the Story Begins
Begin your journey with an early morning guided visit to the Diepkloof Rock Shelter, one of the region’s most significant archaeological sites. Walk with a local guide and hear stories of the San people who once lived in this landscape. Discover ancient rock art, dramatic rock formations and traces of human life that reach back thousands of years.
Set within the vast Sandveld and on the edge of the majestic Cederberg Mountains, the landscape is part of the experience. Slow down, look closely and imagine the generations of people who walked these paths before you.
After your morning exploration, enjoy a well-earned lunch at the nearby Rooistoor Farmstall. Surrounded by the landscape of the Verlorenvlei, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the slower rhythms of the Sandveld and watch for the many bird species that inhabit the area.
One of the Western Cape’s most important wetland ecosystems, Verlorenvlei is a sanctuary for birds, photographers and nature lovers. It was declared a RAMSAR site in …
Explore reedbeds, estuary channels and open water habitats while searching for flamingos, pelicans, raptors and migratory species.
Continue to the small village of Redelinghuys for the night. As darkness falls and the lights grow quiet, look up. The clear rural skies make stargazing one of the unexpected pleasures of staying here.
Day 2: Into the Wild
Wake up slowly and enjoy a hearty breakfast in Redelinghuys, taking time to mingle with the locals and experience the warmth of small-town life.
Later, travel to nearby Goudkop Bush Camp for a game drive through the Sandveld landscape.
Keep your camera ready as you search for eland, kudu, springbok, gemsbok, zebra and other wildlife roaming in their natural surroundings. The experience offers beautiful photographic opportunities and another perspective on the landscapes that have sustained people and wildlife for generations.
Return to Redelinghuys and enjoy another peaceful evening beneath the stars.
Day 3: Meet the Artists of Redelinghuys
Spend your final day discovering the creative spirit of Redelinghuys. Walk through the village and look closely at its old houses, colourful details and artistic expressions. Here, creativity is woven into everyday life, with local artists using their talent to tell stories, preserve memories and earn a living through their work.
Visit the local gallery at the entrance to the town to discover work by local artists. For a more personal experience, visits to selected artists in their homes can be arranged strictly by appointment.
Meet the people behind the art, hear their stories and experience Redelinghuys not simply as a place you pass through, but as a living creative community.
Highlights
- Guided visit to Diepkloof Rock Shelter
- Ancient archaeology and indigenous heritage
- Local storytelling and guided exploration
- Dramatic Sandveld and Cederberg landscapes
- Birdwatching around the Verloerenvlei
- Small-town life in Redelinghuys
- Stargazing beneath clear rural skies
- Game drive at Goudkop Bush Camp
- Local art and home gallery experiences
- Over 200 bird species
- Rare and sought-after sightings
- Wetland photography
Perfect For
History enthusiasts, cultural travellers, photographers, twitchers, nature lovers and curious explorers seeking a deeper connection to the people, landscapes and ancient stories of Green Route 366.
Walk slowly. Listen closely. The land has been telling its story for thousands of years.
Mountain, Mission & Traditions
3 Days | Heritage | Hiking | Farm to Table
Live the Mountain, Taste the Land: A Three-Day Journey into Rural Life on Green Route 366
Slow down. Leave the rush behind. Reconnect with the rhythms of the land.
This immersive three-day journey combines mountain adventure with authentic village life, regenerative farming and unforgettable food experiences across Piket-Bo-Berg, Goedverwacht and Piketberg.
Cycle over the mountain. Walk through backyard gardens. Meet the women who grow food from the land. Sleep on a farm. Taste organic wine. Gather around the fire beneath wide country skies.
This is Green Route 366 at its most authentic.
Day 1: Over the Mountain to Goedverwacht
Begin early at the top of Piket-Bo-Berg with an unforgettable mountain cycle.
Set off from Kruistementvlei Farm and ride across the mountain landscape before descending into the historic mission village of Goedverwacht. It is a journey that takes you from open mountain country into a valley where generations of families have continued to live from the land.
In Goedverwacht, local women farmers welcome you into their village gardens. Walk among vegetables, herbs and flowers grown in backyard plots and hear the stories behind the hands that tend them.
Discover how these small gardens help feed families, support local enterprises and create new opportunities through tourism. Meet the growers and experience a way of life where people still live from the land, care for it and share its abundance.
Later, travel to Piketberg for an unforgettable farm-to-table experience at The Flying Fig.
Set beneath wild fig trees, this one-of-a-kind outdoor restaurant brings together the flavours of the South African braai and potjie, the theatre of Asian wok cooking and the warmth of a French bistro.
Fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from Goedverwacht and Piketberg are transformed into an original dining experience in the Wild Fig Tree Boma.
Meet the chef. Hear the stories behind the ingredients. Enjoy a meal that celebrates the growers, the traditions and the landscapes of Green Route 366.
Return to the mountain and overnight at Kruistementvlei Farm.
Day 2: Live Lightly on the Land
Wake up on the farm and begin your day with a hike through the mountain landscape.
Kruistementvlei is a place where sustainability is part of everyday life. Meet your host and maker, Riette, who will introduce you to the fynbos, herbs and medicinal plants growing across the farm.
In protea season, you may even leave with a freshly picked bunch from the mountain.
But this is not simply a farm visit. It is an invitation to think differently about how we live.
Discover the farm’s recycling and composting practices, learn about its approach to reducing waste and try your hand at practical regenerative living. Even the bathroom tells a story: experience an eco-friendly dry toilet where sawdust is used instead of water.
If your visit falls on the last Saturday of the month, experience the much-loved Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market, where local producers, growers and makers gather to share the flavours and creativity of the mountain community.
As evening falls, gather around the fire for a traditional South African braai.
Eat slowly. Share stories. Look up.
Far from the lights of the city, the mountain skies offer spectacular stargazing.
Overnight on the farm or choose a more luxurious nearby stay at Retreat Guest Farm.
Day 3: Proteas, Organic Wine and One Last Taste of the Mountain
Begin your final morning slowly.
Visit nearby protea farms and discover the flowers that have become part of the identity of Piket-Bo-Berg. In season, the mountain landscape comes alive with colour, fynbos and blooms.
Continue to Org de Rac Organic Wine Estate for a tasting of award-winning organic wines, paired with locally produced cheeses. Discover how wine can be made with greater care for the soil, the environment and future generations.
As you make your way home, stop at Winkelshoek Farm Stall to refuel, pick up a few last-minute gifts and take home one final taste of the region.
Leave with more than photographs.
Leave with the stories of the people you met, the food you tasted and a deeper connection to a place where people still live from the land and give back to the land.
Highlights
- Mountain cycling from Piket-Bo-Berg to Goedverwacht
- Historic village and backyard garden experience
- Meet the women farmers of Goedverwacht
- Farm-to-table dining beneath the wild fig trees
- Mountain hiking and fynbos discovery
- Regenerative farming and practical sustainability experiences
- Seasonal proteas and the Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market
- Traditional braai beneath the stars
- Farm stays and rural accommodation
- Organic wine and local cheese tasting
Perfect For
Slow travellers, cyclists, food lovers, nature seekers and curious explorers who want to experience rural life, meet the people behind the produce and discover a more meaningful way to travel.
Come for the mountain. Stay for the people. Leave more connected to the land.
The Green Harvest Trail
A Farm-to-Table Road Trip Along Route 366
A Three-Day Food and Makers Road Trip Through Green Route 366
Discover the flavours of the Bergrivier interior on a self-drive journey connecting farm stalls, local producers, artisan food makers and the people behind some of the region’s most memorable tastes.
Travel through wheat fields, mountain passes and Sandveld landscapes. Stop often. Taste what is grown here. Meet the makers. Take home something local.
From a hearty farm breakfast and organic rooibos to freshly roasted African coffee, local wine and food prepared beneath wild fig trees, this is a journey through the flavours that define Green Route 366.
Day 1: Farm Breakfast, Heritage and Dinner Beneath the Fig Trees
Begin your journey at Desert Rose Farm Stall with a generous South African farm-style breakfast. Browse the shelves and discover fresh produce and local products sourced from farms in and around Piketberg. This is your first taste of the agricultural landscape that will accompany you throughout the journey.
Continue to the historic town of Piketberg and check in at Voyager Boutique Homestead Retreat, a beautifully restored Victorian homestead dating back to the 1880s. Here, the stay is part of the story.
Meet the makers behind Voyager, award-winning architect and hotelier Don Albert and his husband, yoga instructor Reece. Their journey to Piketberg began unexpectedly during a surf trip to Elands Bay. On the drive back to Cape Town, they travelled through the region and discovered the historic town of Piketberg. A curious Victorian homestead in the centre of town captured their imagination, and two years later, Voyager Boutique Homestead Retreat opened its doors.
In the evening, step outside for an unforgettable farm-to-table dining experience at The Flying Fig. Set beneath wild fig trees, the outdoor restaurant transforms fresh, seasonal ingredients from Goedverwacht and Piketberg into an original dining experience.
Meet the chef, hear the stories behind the ingredients and taste the landscape of Green Route 366.
Day 2: Take the Green Road
Today, the journey is as important as the destination. Set out on a scenic road trip towards the Piekenierskloof Pass, travelling through mountain landscapes and green farm fields.
Stop at De Tol Farm for a tasting experience at Carmién Tea and discover the flavours of locally grown rooibos. Enjoy an organic tea tasting or, for something a little different, try the Carmién gin experience paired with tea and nougat.
Wine lovers can continue to nearby Piekenierskloof Wines for a tasting of wines shaped by the mountain landscape.
For lunch, stop at Kardoesie, a much-loved country farm stall filled with local flavours. Take your time browsing the shelves and be sure to try the locally made biltong.
Continue your Green Road journey, stopping whenever the landscape, a farm stall or a roadside discovery invites you to slow down.
Day 3: Coffee, Local Stories and Old Piketberg
Take your final morning slowly. Enjoy a relaxed late breakfast at The Crazy Cat in the centre of Piketberg before meeting one of the town’s local makers.
By prior appointment, visit Eric, the man behind Berg Coffee. Eric roasts his own coffee using beans sourced from across Africa. Taste freshly roasted coffee while hearing the story of how his curiosity about real coffee grew into a local roastery.
Stay a little longer. Listen to the stories. Discover Piketberg through the eyes of someone who calls it home.
Before leaving town, visit the Piketberg Museum and explore the Historic Route. Walk among old buildings and discover another layer of the town’s story before beginning your journey home.
If you still have space in the car, make one final stop at Winkelshoek Farm Stall for local gifts, road-trip treats and a last taste of Green Route 366.
Stops Along the Way
- Desert Rose Farm Stall
- Voyager Boutique Homestead Retreat
- The Flying Fig farm-to-table experience
- Carmién Tea tasting at De Tol Farm
- Optional wine tasting at Piekenierskloof Wines
- Kardoesie Farm Stall
- The Crazy Cat
- Berg Coffee maker experience
- Piketberg Museum and Historic Route
- Winkelshoek Farm Stall
Perfect For
Food lovers, slow travellers, couples, road trippers and curious explorers who believe the best way to understand a place is to taste what it grows and meet the people who make it.
Follow the road. Meet the makers. Taste the land.
The Blooming Trail
3 Days | Flowers, Rooibos, Farm-to-Table & Regenerative Farming
Discover the Blooming Heart of Green Piketberg Route 366
Escape to the Green Capital of the West Coast and experience one of South Africa’s most authentic regenerative tourism journeys. The Blooming Trail takes you through rolling wheat fields, vibrant canola landscapes, indigenous rooibos farms, mountain protea estates and sustainable farming communities that have cared for this land for generations.
This is more than a scenic road trip. It’s an invitation to meet local growers, discover indigenous plants, taste fresh farm produce and experience a destination where nature, people and agriculture flourish together.
Day 1 | Rooibos, Wheat & the Living Landscape
Begin your journey along Green Route 366, where endless wheat fields, seasonal canola blooms and indigenous rooibos plantations paint the landscape in ever-changing colours.
Visit the renowned Carmién Tea Estate, where South Africa’s famous indigenous rooibos is cultivated. Join a guided farm tour, walk through fragrant rooibos fields and discover how this remarkable plant has become one of South Africa’s most celebrated exports while remaining deeply rooted in the local landscape.
Round off the experience with a tasting of Carmién’s signature rooibos products and enjoy a refreshing Carmién Gin infused with the distinctive flavours of rooibos.
As you travel through the region, you’ll also encounter indigenous fynbos growers who sustainably cultivate South Africa’s unique floral heritage for international markets.
Spend the evening at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, surrounded by magnificent mountain views and peaceful countryside.
Day 2 | Proteas, Farmers & Fresh Flavours
Venture up the spectacular Versveld Pass to the fertile mountain plateau of Piket-Bo-Berg, home to some of South Africa’s finest protea farms.
Meet local flower farmers and discover how these iconic blooms are grown, harvested and exported to destinations across the world. During flower season, the mountains burst into colour, offering unforgettable photographic opportunities.
If you’re visiting on the last Saturday of the month, don’t miss the popular Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market. Browse stalls overflowing with fresh produce, artisan foods, flowers and handmade products while chatting with the farmers who grow them.
Later, return to Piketberg for lunch at The Flying Fig Bistro, where every meal celebrates the region’s farm-to-table philosophy. Fresh vegetables, herbs and seasonal ingredients sourced from the women gardeners of Goedverwacht and surrounding local farms create a menu that truly reflects the flavours of Green Piketberg.
Day 3 | Sustainability in Action
Wake up to a leisurely breakfast overlooking the mountains before exploring the beautiful grounds of Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort.
Take a guided sustainability tour and learn how the resort is restoring indigenous biodiversity through water conservation, energy efficiency, composting, waste management and extensive indigenous tree planting. Discover how regenerative tourism is becoming part of everyday life in Green Piketberg.
Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the resort’s outdoor activities, including:
- Air Golf
- Putt-Putt
- Archery
- Hiking Trails
- Painting Experiences
- RC Car Racing
Complete your journey with a relaxing picnic surrounded by mountain scenery, flowering landscapes and the peaceful rhythms of rural life.
Highlights
- Explore world-class Protea and Fynbos farms
- Discover the origins of South Africa’s indigenous Rooibos
- Experience regenerative farming and sustainable tourism
- Drive through spectacular wheat and canola landscapes
- Enjoy Rooibos tastings and farm experiences
- Savour authentic farm-to-table dining
- Capture unforgettable mountain and flower photography
- Learn about indigenous plants and local farming traditions
- Stay in the heart of the Cederberg mountain landscapes
Perfect For:
The Blooming Trail is ideal for:
- Nature lovers
- Flower enthusiasts
- Food and wine travellers
- Photographers
- Wellness travellers
- Slow travellers
- Sustainable tourism enthusiasts
- Garden clubs and study tours
- International visitors seeking authentic rural South African experiences
Why You’ll Love the Blooming Trail
Green Piketberg Route 366 offers a rare opportunity to experience South Africa beyond the traditional tourist routes. Here, every season tells a different story—from golden wheat fields and brilliant canola blooms to flowering proteas, fragrant rooibos and thriving regenerative farms. Every stop introduces you to passionate local growers, fresh seasonal flavours and a community committed to preserving the land for future generations.
Come for the flowers. Stay for the people. Leave inspired by the landscape.
