Table Mountain Private Hike Tour of Kasteelpoort Route from Cape Town

Yvette was wonderful! We really enjoyed taking the longer, and more scenic route up the backside of Table Mountain. Mother city hikers provided everything we needed. Would highly recommend!

We had the most special time with Celeste. All of us had different preferences and capabilities in our group. She was so patient, showed us the best routes and views, made everyone feel catered to. Celeste came super prepared, in case anyone forgot to bring something... hat, snacks, backpacks, wind jackets, you name it. She never made anyone feel bad for wanting a break and found the best shaded area for snacks with a view. We have the best sunset family pictures thanks to her. I can't recommend this hike enough.

We had the most magical experience hiking to the top of table maintain with Johan! My husband and I brought our three teenage children on this trip, and Johan made sure that we went at a speed that was good for all of us. He also shared a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding the landscape and ecosystems. The hats, water bottles and snacks that were provided made the hike very comfortable. We loved every second of the hike. Highly recommend this team!!

What an experience we had with Celeste and Lauren. Celeste took care of us, especially my 2 daughters up and down the mountain. The company gave us an experience of a life time

Our hike with Yvette was breathtakingly beautiful. Along the way we learned a lot about the topography and the flora in the area. Yvette paces us well, so we could enjoy the scenery as well as a cup of tea.

I can't recommend this hike highly enough. Hiking Kasteelspoort with Celeste ended up being one of the highlights of my time in Cape Town. Celeste was an exceptional guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the local vegetation, the history and culture of Cape Town, and hiking in the region. I loved hearing about her own adventures too—she's currently training for a second expedition to Nepal, which made the experience even more inspiring. The Kasteelspoort route itself was fantastic. The trail was varied and interesting, with enough scrambling to make it feel like a real adventure without ever feeling unsafe. Every turn seemed to reveal another breathtaking view, and reaching the top was absolutely worth the effort. What really made the experience special was Celeste's patience and kindness. She never rushed me, happily helped me capture the iconic photo sitting on the "diving board" ledge, and even celebrated the hike by buying me a beer at the top. We spent hours chatting along the trail, and by the end it felt like I had explored Table Mountain with a friend rather than just a guide. If you're looking for an authentic hiking experience with incredible scenery, engaging conversation, and a guide who genuinely cares about making your day memorable, book a hike with Celeste. It was one of the best experiences of my entire trip to South Africa.

We had the best experience with Johan October during our honeymoon. Johan was an exceptional guide. We learned so much - about the nature we were surrounded by, the culture and history of Cape Town and South Africa, and more! The hike was really enjoyable and we highly recommend it (especially with Johan)! A must do if you’re able.

We had a great experience. Johan is a wonderful person and excellent experienced guide. We climbed up under challenging fog and wind conditions but still very interesting. We returned on the way of the reservoirs to encounter a clear view on the other side, from the Constantia vineyards all the way to Cape View and Cape of Good Hope

Monique Bermeister of Mother City Hikers led us on an exceptional hiking experience on Table Mountain. Monique was simply outstanding. Words hardly do her justice. She arrived fully equipped for us, with a daypack, hiking poles, a light jacket, snacks, and of course water. Although we were well prepared and did not need most of it, this level of thoughtfulness was truly impressive and reflects both professionalism and genuine care for her clients. During the tour, we discovered an exceptional guide with extensive knowledge, fascinating conversation, and endless personal charm. Monique also tailored the route and explanations perfectly to our preferences. Until we met her, we had no idea that some guides specialize so deeply in hiking, but it was immediately clear that the trails and mountains run in her veins. We truly felt fortunate to have her guiding us. She receives a 5-star rating not because that is enough, but simply because there is no option for 7 stars.

Hiking Table Mountain was supposed to be a birthday present to me after a long flight from Seattle. We arrived in a storm, so on the suggestion of our trip coordinator, the hike up the Kasteelspoort trail was moved a couple of days to a clearer weather window. My guide Monique is an experienced guide and quickly assessed my skill level as well as gear for the day as the weather quickly changed to a cool and breezy. Monique had a beanie and a poncho ready to use if the weather changed; that beanie was needed! She pointed out flora and fauna, local birds, and the unique views of Table Bay, False Bay, and the Twelve Apostle mountain face. With 90 minutes to the top, Monique had snacks and warm Roobios tea and a mug ready, and found us a little shelter from the wind to enjoy it. I recognized that without her experience, I might have been more like the hikers we encountered who were cold and unprepared for the hiking conditions, which included water-logged trails that were dry just two weeks before. Her trained eye spotted a set of pawprints from an animal she later identified as a mongoose. As there were a few points where a person with shorter leg length might need a hand or a haul up, Monique was patient to allow me and my 59 y.o. body first crack at finding my way up rocky paths, making me feel right at home with the mountains I'm accustomed to. All and all, I had a lovely, safe hike on the world's oldest mountain and had plenty of time to take in the views. Climbing time was about 4 hours, about what I thought it would be. Monique texted my spouse so he could better coordinate meeting us up at the top via cable car, coordinate her pick up of her vehicle to pick us up at the bottom, and transported us to a funky place for lunch as the end of our experience.