Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Join us on a 2-day hiking adventure along the Boesmanskloof Trail — a breathtaking overnight hike from Greyton to McGregor in the Western Cape of South Africa. 🌄

A full guide can be found here: hikingwithlee.com/hiking-the-boesmanskloof-trail

In this video, I (Lee) and three friends take on one of South Africa’s most scenic and underrated trails. The Boesmanskloof Trail, also known as the Greyton to McGregor hike, offers everything from lush valleys and rugged mountain passes to waterfalls and epic views.

Whether you're planning your next hiking trip near Cape Town or just love exploring South Africa’s hidden gems, this video gives you a full look at the experience—trail highlights, challenges, the overnight hut, and reflections from the journey.

👉 What you’ll see in this video:
Road trip from Cape Town to Greyton 🚗
Starting the Boesmanskloof Trail in rainy weather ☁️
Breakfast Rock, river crossings, and waterfalls 🥾💦
Steep climb to Eagle’s Nest and epic mountain views 🏔️
Rustic overnight stay and fireside moments 🔥
Return hike to Greyton and post-hike reflections 🌅

This hike is perfect for:
✅ Nature lovers
✅ Weekend getaways from Cape Town
✅ Overnight hiking trails in South Africa
✅ Friends looking for a memorable outdoor adventure

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro: Beyond Cape Town’s Trails
00:00:49 - Road Trip to Greyton 🚗
00:01:08 - Exploring Greyton & Prepping for the Hike
00:01:39 - Day 1 Begins: Cold, Rainy & Ready 🏞️
00:04:17 - Breakfast Rock Stop ☕
00:06:49 - Streams, Waterfalls & Wild Beauty 💦
00:08:43 - The Final Climb to Eagle’s Nest 🧗‍♂️
00:09:44 - Reaching the Cottage: Cold, Windy, and Worth It
00:11:27 - Sunrise & Reflections 🌄
00:11:52 - Final Thoughts & What This Hike Meant ❤️

💬 Have you hiked Boesmanskloof or planning to?
Drop your questions or share your experience in the comments!

👍 Like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you to explore the Western Cape beyond Cape Town.

📸 Equipment
(*Note that I value lightweight, compact and budget friendly options because of the type of travels I normally do)

* iPhone 15 Pro Max - amzn.to/3SKEOPR
I have moved over to the iPhone for most of the ground footage - it actually takes amazing videos and my phone is always close by.

* DJI Mini 4 Pro - amzn.to/3W8MVI5
I absolutely love this drone - its small, compact and provides amazing footage.

* GoPro - amzn.to/3W88ok9
I still use the GoPro for the ‘on the go’ shots. It has great stablization, battery life and quality.

If you have any questions around my gear please feel free to drop a comment in the video below.

(*PS some of these links are affiliate links, with no cost to you but I might get a small commission if you decide to purchase one of these products)

🎒 Keep exploring.
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