The Linx Africa group of twelve started the 41 kilometers of the Otter in the pouring rain and stopped for lunch at the waterfall, which is as far as day hikers may go along the trail. The waterfall is about 3 kilometers from the start and is situated at the mouth of a bay leading out into the sea.

Day one is 4,6 kms with a bit of boulder-hopping, meandering through the forest and along the coastline and ending at Ngubu hut.

There is a protected bay at the river mouth where, if you can brave the cold water, snorkeling and swimming in the sea with two sea lions looking on, makes a refreshing end to the day's hike. The only alternative to a swim is an even colder wash under a pipe-shower in the river.

Day two is 7,9 kms along the stunning cliffs to Skilderkrans, across the Kleinbos River and down to the beautiful swimming beach of Blue Bay (which can be seen from Skilderkrans).

The climb out of Blue Bay is probably the stiffest of the whole trail, but the view from the top is spectacular.

The trail then dips down to the Geelhoutbos River Gorge to the overnight huts of Scott, situated in the river mouth.

Day three is a less strenuous stroll from Scott Huts to the beautifully situated Oakhurst Huts along the coast and in and out of the forest - it is 7,7 kms and allows plenty of time to take in the scenery.