Skeleton Gorge to Table Mountain summit

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cape Town, South Africa

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

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Overview

Rather than zipping up Table Mountain in a cable car, slow down and immerse yourself in its natural beauty. This small-group guided hike starts at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and goes up the lush eastern slopes of Table Mountain, passing through indigenous forest and past a small beach before topping out at the highest point on Table Mountain.

Discover Table Mountain's natural beauty on a guided hike
Small-group tour (maximum 7): A personalized experience
Learn all about the surrounding flora as you walk
Great way to slow down and immerse yourself in the landscape

What's Included

Qualified, highly-experienced, competent, knowledgeable mountain-guide

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fynkos
Gate 2 Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive Newlands, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Enter through Gate 2 (nursery entrance). Fynkos Restaurant is on the right as you enter.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Table Mountain National Park

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 21 reviews

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This is a mountain climb not a hike.

chantrell_s, Nov 2024

My hike got switched to Lions Head Trail due to inclement wind gusts. I didn’t mind because the views from the top of Lions Head were breathtaking. There was ALOT of scrambling and unevenness. It was a real challenge that took about 3 hours round trip. I am so glad we had Mike was a guide who was knowledgeable and helpful. He took the time to talk about the native plants in the area which I loved! Do not do this without one if you are not from the area or an experienced climber.

Highlight of our trip!

Katja_A, Apr 2024

This tour was the highlight of our trip! Riaan, our guide, was amazing! He is super knowledgable about the mountain (he even wrote a book about it!), understands his hikers, their limitations and their abilities, and will never put your safety at risk. We felt very safe, very well taken care of and thoroughly enjoyed the hike. We learned a lot about Table Mountain, its history, flora and fauna and even the weather patterns that experts like Riaan use for forecasting the conditions on the mountain. We would definitely recommend this tour to everybody considering hiking up Table Mountain - you won't regret it! Reaching the top on your own is so much more satisfying than taking the cable car and to do it under such expert guidance is so much sweeter. Thank you Riaan! If we're ever back in Cape Town, we'll find you again.