SLACK PACK THE KAROO
Walk the Nieu-Bethesda Camino and other Hikes.
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA.
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100km
Nieu-Bethesda Camino
The Nieu-Bethesda Camino is a 100km circular route around the Compassberg over 5 x days. Come and reconnect to yourself and to nature in the beautiful Karoo in South Africa as you walk approximately 23km per day.
The package includes all meals and accommodation as you overnight on guest farms along the route.
We transport your luggage to the next stop and you only walk with your day pack.
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60km
Nieu-Bethesda Mini Camino
The Nieu-Bethesda Mini Camino is a 60km, 3-day walking journey through the stunning Karoo. Covering 20km daily, this adventure offers a shorter, yet rewarding experience.
Unlike our 100km Camino, the Mini Camino offers a single base camp, Riad Maroc Guesthouse, where you’ll return each night. This eliminates the need to pack up and move each day, allowing you to focus on enjoying the walk.
All accommodation and meals are included. Enjoy nature, peaceful gravel roads, and slackpacking in this immersive, manageable walking pilgrimage.

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50km
Canyon Mini Camino
Step into the quiet heart of the Karoo with the Canyon Mini-Camino — a 50km 3-day slackpacking adventure based on a working sheep farm just outside Nieu-Bethesda. Walk 15–20km per day across vast plains, private canyons, and fossil-rich landscapes, with each step offering a deeper connection to nature and farm life. From ancient rock art and seasonal sheep shearing to warm beds and traditional meals, this journey invites you to experience the Karoo not as a visitor — but as part of its living rhythm.

Experience the Natural Beauty of the Karoo!

SLACKPACK THE KAROO
You only carry your day pack with water, clothing and snacks.

SLEEP COMFORTABLY
Overnight with hot water, electricity and comfortable beds.

WITNESS WILDLIFE
Walk through private farms and witness birds and wildlife.

SERVICES
Our Packages Include:
ACCOMMODATION
All accommodation is included for your Camino or Hike.
MEALS
We supply all meals including breakfast, lunch & dinner. Bring your own trail snacks, refreshments and alcoholic beverages.
LUGGAGE & TRANSFERS
You only walk with your day pack. We arrange the transfer of luggage as well as drop-off and collection of hikers at designated spots.