The Whale Trail is named after the more than hundred southern right whales that return to the waters of De Hoop every year to calve and mate. This 5 day trail takes you over the Potberg Mountain with its colourful fynbos, and coastal cliffs that hug the shoreline of one of the largest Marine Protected Areas in Africa. Unique habitats and natural contrasts make the Whale Trail of special ecological interest and an exceptional hiking experience, making it the premium hiking trail of the Western Cape.