Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route
Description
Hike to the top of Table Mountain, one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature & take the cable car back down. There are 2 route options to choose from (please select correct option at booking): A. India Venster, a more adventurous, rugged & technical route to the top. Ideal for those looking for a more adventurous & thrilling way to hike up. Involves rugged, uneven terrain & some rock scrambling. More exciting. Less crowded. Duration +-3.5 hours B. Platteklip Gorge, a more direct, less technical route to the top. Ideal for those looking for the most straightforward way to hike up. Involves hundreds of big rock steps all the way to the top. Less exciting. More crowded. Duration +-2.5 hours Both routes are not easy & require a few hours of steep uphill hiking on rocky terrain to get to the top. Both routes end at the top of Table Mountain where we will take the cable car back down (if open). If the cable car is closed (due to weather/maintenance), we will hike back down the more direct route.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need to have a basic level of fitness and comfortable with heights
- A fair amount of steep, rocky uphill hiking is involved
- Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Bring water (1.5 Litres - 50 Oz)
Reviews(284)
Truly recommended experience with Codi. Departure at dawn and arrival at the summit of Table Mountain with a wonderful view over the whole city. Codi, our guide, was fantastic; he didn't just accompany us along the trail (which was beautiful in itself), but shared anecdotes about the local culture and interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. Furthermore, he proved to be an excellent photographer, giving us magnificent shots at the most picturesque panoramic points of the trail. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience a hike that combines adventure and personal enrichment. Chiara and Giuseppe
I did this trek with my daughter. It was a beautiful experience. The trek was challenging and the view was amazing. Our guide, Andrea, was awesome. She is a super nice person. Told us about the trekking routes around, and explained us about table mountain and more. She even told us the legend behind Devils Peak (Van Hunks and the Devil). Andrea is a legend!
Codi’s a great guide, very considerate and patient ! Would definitely recommend !
My boyfriend and I went up the mountain together with Andrea and everything was well communicated in advance. She told very nice stories along the way, she adjusted the pace to us and helped very well in giving directions. Really had a great morning, thanks Andrea, without you it wouldn't have worked!
We had an amazing experience with Idrees as our guide for the India Venster! What an amazing Hike/climb! He explained perfectly how to do the more technical sections and also taught us a lot about the Flora and Fauna and the history of Capetown. We had a lot of fun, would highly recommend!
We had a fabulous morning! Cody was a brilliant guide with lots of knowledge. Thank you for an amazing experience!!
Our sunrise Advanced Table Mountain hike with Codi was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. The route involved plenty of scrambling and climbing, making it both exciting and challenging. Codi was fantastic—he constantly looked out for us, made us feel safe, and knew exactly how to encourage us through the more difficult sections. It was the perfect mix of adrenaline, adventure, and breathtaking scenery. Watching the sunrise was an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Codi to anyone looking for a real adventure on Table Mountain!
Had a really nice hike to the Table Mountain in the morning. The guide (Andrea) did a great Job, helping out on the route, taking pictures and good information about the city of cape town. Started at 7.30 and could see the beautiful sunrise over the city while hiking up.
Great tour, amazing views, perfect weather. The trail was fun, our guide Codi was very patient and was showing us the way up. I really recommend this hike!
We did the India Venster Table Mountain trail for Table Mountain. The trail is super fun, you have to scramble for about 40% of it. I would say you need a good level of fitness, it’s not particularly hard - the biggest challenge for me was the heights! When you’re doing some of the technical sections, there can be quite a steep drop, but they’re over quickly! Cody was our guide and he was fantastic. He was really helpful in showing us where to put our feet etc, and made us feel completely at ease. Highly recommend!
