E-bike & hike Jonkershoek Nature Reserve from Stellenbosch

Pedal into the mountains, walk to running water

A guided e-bike and hiking tour from Stellenbosch that combines a ride through Jonkershoek Nature Reserve with an easy walk to the First Waterfall. The tour departs from Lanzerac Hotel, includes entrance fees, a helmet, water and snacks, and runs four hours with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike and hike Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

• Ride E-bike from Lanzerac Hotel
• Arrive at First Waterfall Trail start
• Hike to first waterfall

The experience

You start at Lanzerac Hotel in Stellenbosch and ride an e-bike into Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, covering the distance to the First Waterfall Trail trailhead. The e-bike handles the climb so the hike itself stays easy: no scrambling, no technical footwork, just a straightforward walk to the waterfall and back. The whole outing takes four hours, which leaves the rest of your day open.

Your guide is with you the entire time and speaks English. You get a helmet, bottled water, and snacks along the way. The entrance fee to the nature reserve is covered, so there's no separate payment at the gate. The e-bike does the work on the way in. The walk is the payoff.

What’s included

• E-bike and helmet.
• entrance fee to Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
• bottled water and snacks.
• live English-speaking guide for the full four hours.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “At the Vinebikes Trail Centre”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Scootours Cape Town

Is this one for you?Four hours is enough to ride in, hike to the waterfall and return without rushing, but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day. If you want to explore Stellenbosch's wine estates or town separately, this leaves room for that.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the First Waterfall Trail like to walk?

The First Waterfall Trail is an easy hike: no steep scrambles or technical sections. You walk from where the e-bike ride ends to reach the waterfall, then return the same way.

Do I need to know how to ride an e-bike?

No prior e-bike experience is needed. The guide will show you how to use it before you set off, and the motor assists you on the climb so you're not fighting the terrain.

What happens if I'm not confident on a bike?

The ride follows a route into the nature reserve, but if you have concerns about cycling, mention them when you book. The guide can discuss the terrain and your comfort level beforehand.

Is there time for photos or a break at the waterfall?

Yes. The four-hour timeframe includes time to spend at the waterfall, take photos, and rest before heading back.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the e-bike and helmet, entrance to Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, bottled water, snacks, and a guide for the full four hours.