Baviaans Camino

23/07/2026

We are so looking forward going back to the Baviaanskloof Hartland / Heartland, Eastern Cape for the 1st Baviaans Camino since the floods.

We had to adjust our route due to some damage, and it is actually for the better. Interested to join either in August or September? Whatsapp Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart on 073 825 0835.

23/07/2026

Mountains as far as the eye can see. Baviaans Camino, starting in the , ending 4 days and 82km later outside Kareedouw.

The place to regroup, rediscover yourself, reflect on your journey.



Eric Stewart St Francis
Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart

03/07/2026

21/06/2026

Voetwol is your new best buddy on any hike (or run or Adventure Race). Don't attempt any hike without this quality washed and combed Merino wool. The wool creates a barrier between your foot and shoe, releave the pain while giving the blister time to heal.

Available in 10g resealable bags with our signature Hanlie Kotze design at R60/packet plus courier. Just whatsapp Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart on 073 825 0835 with your order.

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23/05/2026

We can tell you lots of stories about Eric Stewart St Francis aka the Merciless Nurse treating blisters army style. We have seen feet that looked like day 5 of an ARWS Adventure Race. And witnessed hikers pushing through pain and discomfort that brings tears to your eyes.

Never say never. I also "never" gets blisters, so when doing a multi-day hike of 18 days, I was devastated when a tiny blister appeared on day 3. On a toe that never had a blister before. Thank goodness my friend bought some sheep's wool, which I then put on the hot spot. Gone was the pain and 2 days later the blister too. We then started to use the wool as prevention, and walked 440km blister free!

Back home I sourced local washed and combed wool. Voetwol is now available in packets of 10g, enough for a normal multi-day hike.

Whatsapp Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart on 073 825 0835 with your order. R60/packet plus courier, and if you buy 5 you get 6.

Baviaans 2 Bay Adventures

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Yes, the Baviaans Camino is expensive. Caminoes aren't supposed to be expensive, isn't it after all a pilgrimage? No, a Camino is a journey, your own journey, a path you follow in life. Does that make you a pilgrim?

Why do we have to charge more? Because we take you to a mountain range where a normal car can't get to, only 4x4. With a 4x4 trailer, as everything we need has to be taken in. A rugged, unforgiving, beautiful, remote area where only a handful farmers dare to make a living.

In between the farm houses is nothing, not even cell reception. We can't leave you there, so we follow in a support vehicle with ice water, freshly brewed coffee, and home made biscuits and rusks.

The farmers provide the meals, with supplies bought in towns 2 or 3 hours away. They bring in ice in huge cooler boxes to make sure your beer is cold.

We supply three proper meals a day. Why? As these paths over the mountain ranges aren't easy. It's difficult, but doable.

We bring in a second vehicle to get you through an area with buffaloes, as we don't want to take any chances.

So yes, this all costs money, but it is a journey you will never forget.

After the floods and devastation of May 2026, the journey will be even more touching as we will see what the forces of nature had done. We are seriously considering changing the route of day 1, as we can only imagine the erosion after the storm and the damage to the road over the Baviaanskloof Mountain, making it almost impassable, even by foot.

We will rather drive into the Baviaanskloof, and start our journey at the Bavijaans Farm Stall. This part of the road, towards Zaaymanshoek, is where the 1916 flood had the biggest impact, as it is where the Kouga and Baviaanskloof Mountains almost meet. From there we will go over farm land to Doringkloof Boskamp and Joachimskraal, relatively flat.

Day 2 is the biggie with three sets of uphills, but your legs will still be "climb fresh." Day 3 is the easy one, as the only climb of the day is through the buffalo camp where we transport all hikers. Day 4 is the long one, which can be made shorter if you opt for the 75km Baviaans Camino and not the 95km.

In between all of this you meet the farmers, stay in their homes, walk with your friends or find time to walk by yourself, while drowning yourself in God's Creation. You won't be the same ever again.

If you want to join us, whatsapp Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart for details on 073 825 0835.

Baviaans 2 Bay Adventures

24/04/2026

From 1 - 5 June we do the Baviaans Camino 75km. We meet in Willowmore on Monday, and start the hike on Tuesday crossing the Baviaanskloof and Kouga Mountain range. On Friday we finish with lunch at the Kouga River. Distances are 20km, 24km, 15km and 16km. This is the "fully loaded" Baviaanskloof hike, just what you need to enjoy this rugged, untouched and remote terrain.

You will enjoy three meals a day, coffee and water stops along the way, a support vehicle and guides where needed.

Contact Esti on whatsapp 073 825 0835 for more details.

15/04/2026

Explore the beauty of the Baviaanskloof and Kouga Mountains by foot. This is true wilderness, tough and challenging.

That's why Baviaans 2 Bay Adventures offers this 75km or 95km hike over 4 days supported, guided and with 3 proper meals per day. We start our day with coffee and rusks, watching the sun rise, stop along the way for coffee and home made cookies, and at the end of the day a cold beer and warm shower awaits.

The hike is difficult but doable, hence all the support.

A true Camino, your own personal journey, meeting your local hosts at night with basic though comfortable accommodation.

Contact Esti Nieuwoudt Stewart on 073 825 0835 for info. Join us 1 - 5 June for the shorter 75km BC. It's life changing.

Eric Stewart St Francis