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Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in South Africa, Cape Town.
Overview
A guided hike up the historic Platteklip Gorge route. This trail leads up a deep ravine with big rock steps and scrambling in the early stages. It is the most direct route to the summit offering outstanding views of the City Bowl and Lion’s Head. The tour concludes with a cable car ride down.
Included
- ✔ Qualified hiking guide
- ✔ All medical and safety equipment
- ✔ Water bottle on request
- ✔ Hiking snacks
Not Included
- ✖ Cable car ticket for return trip to Lower Cable Station
- ✖ Transport to and from the meeting point
- ✖ Meals and drinks at the summit
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature
Itinerary
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Day 1 Table Mountain Hike
Meet your guide at the Lower Cable Station at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. After a safety briefing set off on the Platteklip Gorge route. The hike involves climbing steep stone steps up the ravine. Stop at viewpoints for snacks and photos. Upon reaching the Upper Cable Station enjoy time exploring the summit before taking the cable car down (ticket excluded).
Important Information
- Minimum Age 8 years accompanied by an adult
- Fitness Level Good level of fitness required as the route involves walking for 2 hours and climbing steep steps
- Difficulty Rocky trail with large steps but no vertical exposure
- Cable Car Ticket The cost of the cable car ticket down is excluded
- Cableway Closure If the cableway is closed the descent will be hiked via Platteklip Gorge