Full Day walks on Table Mountain
hike on Table Mountain
Full day Table Mountain hikes.
All full day hikes cost :R650 per person (includes lunch and entry to Kirstenbosch gardens (where applicable) Transport available at no extra charge (by arrangement)
Discounts available on bookings of 3 people or more
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 Table mountain to Maclears Beacon. The highest point of the mountain.
Descent via the Cable car or Platteklip Gorge.
The ladders in Skeleton Gorge
The 12 Apostles circuit
Approx hiking time: 6 hours
Level of difficulty: Both Corridor Ravine and Kasteelspoort are steep so a general level of fitness is required. There is some very mild exposure on parts of the Pipe Track
Beginning and ending at Tafelberg road. This route follows the Pipe Track along the base of the Western slopes of Table 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.
The viewpoint at the top of Kasteelspoort
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.
Relaxing by one of the reservoirs on Table Mountain
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.
Escape the crowds on a Table Mountain hike