Private Hiking Tour of Table Mountain
Description
A private guided hike up Table Mountain is a wonderful adventure not to be missed when you are in Cape Town. The mountain rises over one thousand meters from sea level and offers stunning views of the surrounding city, ocean and mountain range. An experienced hiking and nature guide will give you a deeper insight into the wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom and natural history of the mountain. Various hiking routes are offered and tailored to the clients' fitness level and preferences.
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Please advise name of hotel or guesthouse on reservation so our hiking guide can meet you at your accommodation
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour maybe operated by a multi-lingual guide, depending on which language you speak.
- Vegetarian option and any other dietary requirements are also available, please advise in time of booking if required.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult and adult pricing will apply to all travellers.
- The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be give an option of an alternative date or full refund.
- On commencement of the tour bottled water will be provided to all guests, to ensure re-hydration during the hike.
Reviews(38)
AWOL Tours staff were very attentive to our wishes and helped us to work out an itinerary to suit us and our needs as experienced hillwalkers (unlike another hiking tour operator who treated me with utter disrespect as if I were completely clueless!). While the package was not cheap, it was all-inclusive and that means ALL: transport from our accommodation and back, picnic lunch and snacks, and all water. All this plus the luxury of not being responsible for navigation made it very relaxing and worth the cost. Our guide Carmen was friendly and responsive and quietly professional. A grand day out.
Dear Mr Scott - A very sincere thank you for your fabulous review of your experience with AWOL Tours . It is indeed a priviledge to guide people up our amazing mountains . We are truly blessed that we have these fabulous trails right in and around this Mother City - and we never take it for granted! Carmen is indeed a woderful asset to our operation, as are our fabulous waterfront team, who are available daily to assist with the bookings for all our cycling and hiking tours Thank you for stopping into our Battery Park Office, and for enjoying our beautiful Table Mountain Happy travels!
I was absolutely thrilled. The competent local guide knows a lot about the plant life, and in the end you will be rewarded with the spectacular views. And you can learn much more about the city and the country.
We are so glad that you chose to hike with us and enjoyed the knowledge of our fabulous mountain guides We are indeed lucky to have such interesting flora o and around our mountains We have may interesting trails to show our guests who come to Cape Town - and we hope that you will visit again - and tell all your friends and family!
A great day with Mike hiking up & down Table Mountain on the India Venster route. It was slightly more technical than I expected & had to be helped up a couple of parts by Mike, but all very enjoyable & great views. A nice lunch was provided. Many thanks Mike.
Dear Val M, Congratulations on your Table Mountain summit via India Venster with AWOL Guide Mike; The India Venster route is certainly one of the more adventurous trails, and it’s great to know you felt supported and safe while taking in those incredible cape Town views. While many of our guests enjoy the more challenging hikes, our private hiking experiences allow each guest to select routes that best suits their personal preferences. We offer everything from family-friendly scenic walks to longer or more technical hikes, ensuring that every guest can make the most of their time on Table Mountain at a pace and level that suits them best. Every AWOL Tours hike is rewarded with beautiful fynbos, bird sightings and a good selection of snacks / and or full picnic lunches with the best view in Cape Town. Thank you again for choosing AWOL Tours and the very much appreciated recommendation. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
Despite the chilly, cloudy weather, we had an amazing time with Bradley as our guide up Table Mountain. He was a joy to spend the day with — full of knowledge, great stories, and easy conversation. He kept us smiling, safe, and well-fed with local snacks, lunch, and plenty of water. We never felt rushed; he walked completely at our pace and made sure we felt comfortable the whole way. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommend!
Dear Hannah W, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for joining AWOL Tours for your Table Mountain hiking experience in Cape Town! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable day with Bradley — he truly loves sharing his knowledge, stories, and local insights with our guests. We’re glad the clouds didn’t dampen your adventure and that you felt comfortable and cared for throughout the hike. One of the great benefits of our private hiking tours is that our guides can select routes best suited to each guest’s hiking preferences and available time frame, ensuring a truly personalized Table Mountain experience. Your kind recommendation is very much appreciated and we hope to welcome you back on another Cape Town adventure soon! Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
My wife and I were visiting Cape Town for our honeymoon and we used AWOL for a private hiking tour of Lion's Head Peak. Our tour guide, Bradley C, was kind, welcoming, provided a lot of detail on the area. He was understanding and encouraging during one of the more intimidating portions of the hike, talking my wife through that section. We had an amazing experience overall and would recommend it to anyone looking for a semi-challenging hike with a great view at the top!
Dear Brendan M; Thank you for taking the time to review your private Cape Town hiking tour experience with AWOL Tours. We are so pleased that we could provide a highlight Lions Head hiking adventure and that you enjoyed the company and expertise of your AWOL hiking guide Bradley. Private hiking tours allow our guests to enjoy the mountain trails at their preferred pace according to their available time frame, with AWOL Tours every hiking preference can be catered for; from solo hikers to families travelling with children. The Lion’s Head hike offers some of the best panoramic views in Cape Town, and we're so glad you got to experience it in such a meaningful way. Thank you for choosing AWOL Tours and for the very much appreciated recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cape Town in the near future for more hiking adventures, Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
Communication and organisation from AWOL was excellent. Our hiking guide Kieron was super friendly and so knowledgeable. We hiked the Twelve Apostles route and it was challenging but beautiful. Would absolutely recommend AWOL.
Dear Sam K, Thank you for taking the time to review your AWOL Tours Table Mountain hiking experience. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the company and expertise of your AWOL guide Kieron; private hiking tours allow our guides to select the trails based on our guests hiking preferences and available time frames (AWOL Tours can assist with gentle accessible hikes for beginners to more adventurous routes for experienced hikers). The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful route with breathtaking view points, it is a perfect option for an adventurous family and our guides will offer scenic stops for snacks and a substantial picnic lunch along the way. Thank you again for the very much appreciated recommendation; we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Cape Town for more hiking adventures ..Cederberg should absolutely be on your list. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
I only had a short time to visit Cape Town and decided to schedule a private hike of Table Mountain with AWOL Tours. It was absolutely worth it!! The views were incredible and Bradley was an AMAZING tour guide! We discussed at the start of the hike which route I would prefer—with his advice, we ended up hiking Kasteelspoort and I had a blast! The views were incredible and he was very patient. I truly appreciated all the little details, from the pickup/drop off at my hotel to the snacks and lunch. Although the hike got a little bit difficult at times (some steep inclines/ladders), Bradley was very knowledgeable and helped me around. I felt safe the whole time! Would highly recommend this tour!
Dear suzannecH4659WW, Thank you for taking the time to review your AWOL Tours Table Mountain hiking adventure. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the company and expertise of your hiking guide Bradley. Table Mountain has many hiking options; we can cater for families hiking with children, early morning hikes for conference attendees and lengthy or more adventurous trails for more experienced hikers. All options have beautiful views. Safety is always our priority, and AWOL guides supply water, hiking snacks and a delicious hiking picnic. We have the best lunch views in Cape Town. Thank you again for the very much appreciated recommendation. We look very very much forward to hiking with you again upon your return. All the best and kind regards Helen for AWOL Tours
AWOL Tours assisted me in organising on very short notice two guided hikes in Cape Town. Everything was very professionally done, they replied always very quick and the guides were nice and knew the area very well.
Dear 674felipec, thank you for taking the time to review your Table Mountain hiking tours. We are so pleased that you found booking with us easy and we were able to assist with your last minute adventures. Our experienced travel team are always available to assist guests in making the most of their time available. Yes, AWOL works with professional certified guides who take real pride in sharing local knowledge along the hiking trails. We include bottled water, snacks and a delicious picnic lunch on our Table Mountain hikes; this tour has the best lunch view in Cape Town. Thank you again for taking the time to review your AWOL Tours Table Mountain hiking experience, and the very much appreciated recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cape Town for more hiking adventures. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
Our tour guide, Bevan, was extraordinary. What a wonderful hike on table mountain! I highly recommended AWOL tours. They did a great job on the many different tours we experienced while in Cape Town.
Dear Brian F, Thank you for taking the time to review your Table Mountain hiking experience with AWOL guide Bevan. We are so pleased that we could assist with your multi day group itinerary. Private tours really allow our experienced travel planning team to ensure that our guests make the most of their available time frames. Thank you for trusting us with your family holiday. We look very much forward to welcoming you all back to Cape Town for more hiking and cycling adventures. Kind regards Helen for AWOL Tours.
Incredible experience! Everything was well thought out and AWOL took great care of us. The staff was very knowledgeable, helpful and fun! Thank you for an amazing week of adventure AWOL Tours
Dear bradfW9945GS, thank you for taking the time to review your AWOL Tours experience. We are so pleased that your multiday itinerary worked out so well. Thank you for trusting us with your special family holiday. We know there is so much planning involved in an adventure like this one however using a company with an experienced travel planning team and experienced certified guides makes all the difference. We do our very best that everyday will be a highlight. With flexible itineraries suitable for all participants we know our guests will appreciate the peace of mind that comes with booking with AWOL Tours. Thank you again for this very much appreciated recommendation. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.
