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OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL

4 DAYS, 54 KM (2-AND 3-DAY OPTIONS ALSO AVAILABLE)

Starting at Dana Bay near Mossel Bay, this leisurely hike takes you back in time as you wander west along a wild coastline, rich in paleoanthropological sites, to the mouth of the Gouritz River.

The trail picks its way along precipitous cliffs, through coastal fynbos, across dune fields and along sandy beaches – home to a diverse array of marine and bird life. You’ll hear about the heartening recovery of the previously endangered African black oystercatcher population, you’ll study bizarre critters in rock pools and you’ll pick edible bounty from the ocean, as our