Table Mountain Hiking Trails are all PRIVATE Tours; thus, routes can be tailor-made to your hiking experience and preferences. Half day 2-3Hrs and Full day 4-6Hrs options available. The most popular route is the climb up Kasteelspoort, which zigzags its way up a partly shaded gorge beneath the overhanging walls of Spring Buttress.
Table Mountain Hike
The short and sweet option is either India Venster or Platteklip Gorge OR for a longer more strenuous hike, we ascend up Skeleton Gorge from Kirstenbosch.
A picnic lunch will be served during the hike. Eventually you arrive on the Table Mountain plateau for a pleasant walk and then proceed down Table Mountain in the aerial cableway.
The cableway operation status may also change due to strong winds and thus not be operational so there is a small chance you might have to walk up and down the mountain.
Table Mountain Hiking Trails
Your experienced hiking guide can meet at your accommodation in Cape Town and transfer you to the start of the hiking, this will give you the opportunity to discuss the various options available as we can hike at your pace and time constraints.
On the morning of departure, the hiking guide will discuss a few of the favorite routes that are listed below. An optimum route is chosen from this selection, based on the guests’ fitness and according to the Cape’s unpredictable weather at the time.
Table Mountain Hiking Trails - Options
Twelve Apostles to the Table Mountain Plateau: 4-6 hour -Moderate up the easiest route with variety of views. The climb up Kasteelspoort zigzags its way up a partly shaded gorge beneath the overhanging walls of Spring Buttress. Climbers are rewarded with views of the Twelve Apostles that stand like sentinels overlooking the Atlantic coast. Enjoy a picnic lunch down into the Valley of the Red Gods and the Valley of Isolation. Eventually you arrive on the Table Mountain plateau for a pleasant walk towards the Upper Cable-way station. Your guide will organise tickets and then proceed down Table Mountain in the aerial cableway.
Skeleton Gorge along the top of Table Mountain Plateau: 4-6 hour -Moderate to Strenuous up a challenging route. Start hiking in the Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens renowned for its spectacular array of indigenous plants. The climb up Skeleton gorge is well equipped with ladders to aid hikers over the slippery rocks. Keep an eye out for the elusive endangered ghost frog as we ascend through the dense indigenous forests. The forest gradually gives way to the shrub-like Fynbos. This pleasant walk across the flat-topped Table plateau overlooking the city passes through some marshy frog breeding areas with interesting vegetation. Descend down Platteklip gorge or take a ride down the cableway if your legs are weary.
Table Mountain Hiking - Inclusions
* Transport arrangements from your accommodation.
* Experienced hiking guide.
* Single down cableway tickets.
* Picnic lunch, snacks and 2 L bottled water.
Please advise on any dietary preferences as a picnic hiking lunch is included.
Table Mountain Hiking - Exclusions
* Entrance fee to Kirstenbosch and Silvermine which is payable on some of the hiking routes
Table Mountain Hiking - What to Bring
* Please bring hat
* Sun block
* Warm top
* Rain/wind proof jacket.
* Small backpack to carry water.
Fitness
* Above average fitness.
* In case of windy weather, the cableway does not always operate, and hikers should be prepared to hike down Table Mountain as well.
What to Wear
* Wear light weight & comfortable clothing suitable for hiking.
* Proper hiking shoes with good grip.
Location Cape Town, Western Cape
Departure Point We arrange pick up at your accommodation; Alternatively, hikers who have own transport can meet hiking guide at the lower cableway station.
Return Point At your accommodation or place of choice.
