All full day hikes cost :R495 per person

Skeleton Gorge to Maclears Beacon

 Approx hiking time: 5 hours (descend via cable car)

6 – 7 hours (descend via Platteklip Gorge)

Level of difficulty:  Both Skeleton and Platteklip Gorges are steep, so a general level of fitness is required. Although there is little in the way of exposure, there are some ladders on Skeleton Gorge and some rocks to scramble over.

Skeleton Gorge, found on the Eastern side of Table Mountain, ascends above Kirstenbosch Gardens. Once on the top, the route follows the Eastern slopes of the mountain, to Maclears Beacon. The highest point of the mountain.

Descent via the Cable car or Platteklip Gorge.

Twelve Apostles Circuit                       

 Approx hiking time: 6 hours

Level of difficulty: Although Kasteelspoort offers quite a steep descent, there is no exposure on this route. Due to the length of the walk a general fitness level is required

Beginning and ending at Tafelberg road. This route follows the Pipe Track, along the base of the Western slopes of the mountain. Ascending via corridor ravine, we then follow the twelve apostles back towards the Table Top. The views over the Atlantic Ocean are absolutely magnificent. Time can also be spent exploring “Tranquility Crags” A natural formation of rocks, famous for its peaceful atmosphere.                                                                    

Descend via Kasteels poort.

Back Table Dam Circuit

Approx hiking time: 6 hour

 Level of difficulty: Apart from the length of the walk, this is the least strenuous ways to both ascend and descend the mountain.

Ascending from Constantia Nek, a full circuit of the dams found on the back table area of the mountain. This beautiful walk includes a visit to the museum which traces the history of the dams which were built in the late 1800’s.

Kasteelspoort to the Table Top

  Approx hiking time: 6 hours
Level of difficulty: A steep ascent and descent, but little exposure. A general level of fitness is required

After a steep ascent up Kasteelspoort, the route follows through the beautiful and remote valley of isolation, to the table top. Here a visit to Maclears beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain is an option.

Descend via cable car or Platteklip gorge. 

NOTE:

-         ask about our other full day options

-         packed lunch provided on all full day trips.

-         Transport available upon request

-         Prices valid 1 July 09 – 1 Nov 2010 (price from 1 Nov 2010: R650 per      

           person)

-         Entry to Kirstenbosch included where applicable.

-         Excludes cost of cable car (where applicable)