Gifboom Route Hike - Gifberg

By Vicky · Published Jan. 26th, 2026

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The Gifboom Route at Gifberg Holiday Farm is a lovely, diverse walk, with cool rock formations, exciting passages and great views.

Gifboom Route Hike Map

Location

The Gifboom Route Hike starts at Gifberg Holiday Farm, located here. It’s about 4 hours north of Cape Town, and 3 hours south of Springbok. See our overall Gifberg Holiday Farm Guide for more details.

Tips

Don’t forget a sunhat and plenty of water. The weather can change quickly, especially in summer when thunderstorms suddenly appear, so take a rain jacket.
This route can be slippery after rain. There is some slight scrambling, ducking through undergrowth and parts walking close to a cliff edge.
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For other hikes here, check our Gifberg Guide. Find even more hikes in our South Africa Hiking Guide.

Gifboom Hiking Route

Gifboom Route Hike at Gifberg Holiday Farm

This hike starts just across the bridge, on the far side from the office. It heads north, opposite the Hammerkop hiking path, which heads south. The first section of the walk leads up by a river before heading further up into the hills and wilderness.

Crossing a stream on a hike in south africa

There are some interesting rock formations on the route, similar to the Cederberg. The trail also leads through fun passageways and through little canyons filled with undergrowth.

Near the highest point, there are great views over the hills and mountains in the distance. Make sure to keep an eye out for the hiking signs, which are often painted on the rocks. Sometimes you have to walk through cracks in the cliffs, and at other times quite near the cliff edges.

Gifberg Holiday Farm walking through a field

The final small challenge is crossing a small stream. Once on the other side, it’s easy walking down to a track and then through a field. This track leads you back to the main collection of buildings and the end of the Gifboom Route Hike at Gifberg Holiday Farm.