Otter Trail
South Africa · Africa · Hut-to-hut · score 73/100
At a glance
| Countries | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Garden Route (Tsitsikamma) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 42 km |
| Typical duration | 5 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 200 m |
| Best season | Year-round (Sep-Apr best) |
| Start | Storms River Mouth |
| End | Nature's Valley |
| Permit / guide | permit required (SANParks; 12 hikers/day quota, books out a year ahead) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
73/100
South Africa's most iconic coastal hut trail: five days of cliffs, forests and river crossings; flawless organization, scarce permits.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
42 km, 5 days/4 nights (SANParks).
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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