SLOW Walks & Hikes Showcases Cape Town Following Global Mountain Recognition

In a recent global ranking compiled by Holafly, the Mother City outshone established alpine heavyweights like Chamonix, Zakopane, and Bergen. Evaluated on everything from hiking opportunities and air quality to accessibility, it is a brilliant, well-deserved accolade for a city defined by its dramatic topography. 

Cape Town is stepping into the spotlight as a primary drawcard rather than just a safari add-on - far removed from typical snow-bound ski resorts, our city presents an extraordinary collision of ocean, mountain, and vibrant urban energy. But this global recognition begs an important question for travel designers: how will your guests actually experience it? 

There are a plethora of operators offering standard touring around Cape Town. The familiar rhythm is well-established: drive, park, snap a photograph, and drive on. At SLOW, we do things differently. We believe the true magic of the Mother City reveals itself only when the engine turns off. 

We specialise in Walks & Hikes, actively encouraging guests to step out of the transfer vehicle and truly immerse themselves in the best of what Cape Town has to offer. After all, it's about smelling the sun-warmed fynbos, feeling the coastal breeze, and engaging with the kaleidoscope of colour and vibrant culture that pulses through our city! 

It's important to note that our itineraries are not exclusively for the highly adventurous or fiercely active:  slow travel is a mindset, not a marathon! Our expert guides tailor each day to suit the guests they're hosting and will weave in as little or as much walking as required. For one group, that might mean a guided walk along a forested contour path before a long, lazy vineyard lunch; for another, it might be a challenging ascent to conquer the iconic summit of Table Mountain. Ultimately, we listen, we adapt, and we craft the day entirely around your guests.

As enquiries come in for 2026 and 2027, we encourage you to push beyond the boundaries of the conventional and invite your guests to trade the window seat for the unhurried rhythm of the path.

To find out more about SLOW's carefully curated selection of experiences that provide an entirely fresh perspective, please contact  Ruth Goodwin-Stone at [email protected].