Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge at Sunrise

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cape Town, South Africa

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Cape Town at its most magical: from Table Mountain at sunrise. This small-group hiking tour takes you to the top of the mountain in time to witness the sun lighting up the city. You'll enjoy the mountain at its most peaceful, before the crowds arrive, and learn all about your surroundings from your guide. The tour also includes walks across the Table Mountain plateau to various viewpoints, enriching your experience.

Get the best view of Cape Town by climbing Table Mountain at sunrise
Small-group hiking tour (maximum seven guests)
Walk across Table Mountain plateau to different viewpoints
Experience Table Mountain without the crowds

What's Included

Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
Basic first aid kit carried by your guide
Assistance with taking high-quality photos and videos at the best locations
Safety briefing before the hike begins
Individual attention with hiking pace adjusted to suit the group where possible
Tips and recommendations for local restaurants, attractions, beaches, and activities after your hike
Small group sizes for a more personal, relaxed, and enjoyable experience
Regular stops for photos, sightseeing, hydration, and rest
Insights into the area's history, flora, fauna.
Guidance on responsible hiking practices and Leave No Trace

Cable car ticket one way down.

ZAR295.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Our tour guide will be across the lower Table Mountain cable car ticket office.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Table Mountain

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
The hike is weather dependant

Have a warm top and windbreaker because it can get a little chilly at the peak.
Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
Bring your camera
Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
Guests must have sufficient stamina to hike down if required.
This hike may not be suitable for those who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Brilliant guided hike up Table Mountain

Linzy_E, Jun 2025

Patrick was a fantastic guide, very patient and incredibly knowledgable about the wildlife and history of the area. I would recommend him to anyone interested in climbing Table Mountain. The hike itself is challenging (of course), we climbed up through Platterklip gorge. There are some very steep sections, with big rocks/stairs to climb up. If you have short legs like me those sections may be hard work! But it was totally worth it. We climbed in June, and there were very few people hiking, so we had the trail almost completely to ourselves, and when we got up into the clouds it was like a different planet! Overall, an incredible experience made even better with a wonderful guide!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! I am thrilled to hear that you had a good time hiking up Table Mountain. Platteklip Gorge is certainly a challenging route—especially with those steep steps but you handle it well! I really appreciate your kind words and feedback I hope to see you down again in Cape Town for another hike.

Tough first 20 mins, then...

Justin_G, Feb 2025

Tough first 20 mins, then easier stretch for 45 mins heading along side of mountain to start of gorge and then steady ascent. Took us 3 hrs 15. Benefitted from cool cloud cover for first 2.5 hrs and then sun broke through - more beautiful but tougher in the heat. Guide Patrick was very knowlegeable and let us manage the pace to suit us, so we had a great time!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Justin, Thank-you for having booked your Table Mountain hike with me, I hope that you had a great time in South Africa. God bless.

Platteklip Gorge Hike

Linda_I, Aug 2023

Patrick was a great guide. There was just me on the hike and even though I was slower, there was no rushing and we could take breaks as needed. The hike is great, definately legs are gonna feel it, as most of it is just up the mountain and steps and steps... but felt great after when we reached the top! Weather caught me by surprise as I was extecting it to be colder but beautiful sunny day this time.

Good guide table mountain

Heleen_d, Feb 2026

Very good and sympathetic guide who helped us with everything. He gave us room to decide which walk to take. He brought a booklet with pictures of wild plants and looked it up.

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Heleen It was a real pleasure hiking up Table Mountain with you. I’m glad you enjoyed having the flexibility to choose the route that suited you best. I also enjoyed looking up at the wild plants — Table Mountain has such incredible and unique flora. Thanks again for the lovely hike and conversation, and I hope you had a wonderful time in Cape Town!