Private and guided hiking excursions up Table Mountain, Cape Town

Come and explore the spectacular hiking routes up Table Mountain and experience Cape Town like never before!

Platteklip Gorge

4 options available from €80

Book your activity

From€113
3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

2.5 hour moderate to difficult hike – the most popular, quickest, oldest, and busiest route to the top of Table Mountain. The hike has a steep ascent that leads to a flat traverse of the Western table summit. Descent is by cable car.

Course of events

-Meet guides at meeting point

-Begin hike!

-Enjoy the incredible views

-Finish the hike

-Descent via cable car

-End of activity

Special terms

The weather on the mountains can change unexpectedly and sudden drops in temperature are common. It is suggested to wear clothing that prevents sunburn on hot, sunny days, and to wear layers according to the weather.

During the cableway maintenance closure period an additional tariff based off of the one-way cableway ticket per person is charged, if the hiking route involves descending Table Mountain on foot.

Meeting point:
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway tickets
  • Snack pack & water: R150.00
  • Lunch pack & water: R200
  • Transportation (can be arranged for a fee)
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Hiking shoes
  • A warm top/jacket as necessary
  • Approximately 1-2 litres of water
  • Trail snacks
  • Suncream
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses