Damara Trail Wins Silver Award at International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2025
CapeNature is proud to announce that its Damara Trail video series has won the Silver Award in the Tourism – Products category at the prestigious International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) 2025.
CapeNature’s videos stood out for their compelling storytelling, visual excellence, and ability to capture the essence of nature-based tourism in the Western Cape.
“We are incredibly proud that the Damara Trail videos have been recognised on an international platform. This award helps to underline our commitment to sustainable tourism offerings. Much like the Damara Trail itself, the video helps to tell the unique history and story of the Waenhuiskrans area to visitors both far and near."
Competing against close to 28 other finalists in the category, the award recognises outstanding and innovative video content that promotes tourism experiences in a particular destination and across a variety of different tourism subgenre, which include: cultural, gastronomic, responsible and sustainable, health and wellness, wine, rural and agriculture, natural attractions, religious, shopping, astrotourism, UNESCO heritage sites, and eco-tourism.
Founded in 2019, the ITFFA honours video content from around the globe that showcases the richness of travel and tourism through various platforms, including social media, TV campaigns, promotional films, and documentaries. The festival plays a vital role in growing the African audiovisual industry while giving well-deserved recognition to creative professionals in tourism media.
The Damara Trail is a scenic and ecologically rich route that highlights CapeNature’s commitment to sustainable ecotourism and conservation. The award-winning video series can be viewed here:
Embark on the Coastal Damara Trail with Us!
CapeNature extends heartfelt thanks to ITFFA for the honour and to everyone involved in bringing the Damara Trail to life on screen.
The Damara Trail is South Africa’s first slow hiking trail, located at De Mond Nature Reserve, near the seaside town of Arniston. This two-day, immersive experience features a 5km hike on day one to an overnight wooden deck facility, followed by an 11.5km coastal walk ending on the beach in Arniston. With interpretive signage highlighting local flora, fauna, history and geology, and a shuttle service back to De Mond, the Damara Trail offers a unique mix of adventure and relaxation.
Contact CapeNature at 087 087 8250 or visit booking.capenature.co.za to secure your spot and be part of the slow hike experience.
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