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Climb Table Mountain via lush Skeleton Gorge and cross its iconic summit to descend by cable car — Cape Town’s most scenic hiking adventure. Guided in English or German.

Highlights

• Hike one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and adventurous routes — Skeleton Gorge
• Traverse the length of the famous tabletop summit to the upper cable station
• Take a detour to a beach at the historic Table Mountain dams
• Enjoy the views from the highest point on Table Mountain, Maclear’s Beacon
• Hike through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to the start of the trail

Description

Escape the city and discover Cape Town’s most rewarding adventure — a professionally guided hike up Skeleton Gorge through lush forest trails, hidden waterfalls, and dramatic mountain views all the way to Table Mountain’s summit. Start your journey in the tranquil Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before climbing into a world of towering trees, wooden ladders, and crystal-clear streams. Your expert local guide will lead you safely through the gorge, sharing stories about the unique fynbos, geology, and the mountain’s secrets known only to those who explore it on foot. Emerge from the forest onto the open summit plateau, where panoramic views stretch from the Cape Peninsula to the distant mountains beyond. Enjoy a well-earned break at Maclear’s Beacon — the highest point on Table Mountain — before traversing across the top to descend by cable car (ticket included). A true Cape Town classic — challenging, breathtaking, and unforgettable. The hike involves some scrambling. A series of wooden ladders midway up the gorge, somewhat exposed to heights, requires care if you suffer from fear of heights. After rain, especially in winter (June to August), the route gets wet and slippery – almost impassable directly after heavy or prolonged rain. Kirstenbosch Gardens’ opening hours prevent an early start in summer to beat the heat, so the hike often ends up extremely hot from October to March. The ascent is strenuous, more so in summer due to the heat. You need to be in good shape to enjoy the route. It is often either wet and slippery or hot and humid. The section in the gorge involves a series of ladders: technically easy, but intimidating if you’re afraid of heights. Beyond the ladders, the route follows a boulder-strewn watercourse, straightforward when dry, quite intense when gushing. Once out of the forest, the terrain is gentler, but the uphill can feel interminable on a hot summer’s day.

Includes

Guided hike up Skeleton Gorge Expert Mountain Guide ( English/German) Qualified Wilderness First Aider Information on history, flora and fauna of the area Access to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ( Entry fee not included ) Visit to the historic Table Mountain dams Traverse across the Table Mountain top Maclear's Beacon -Table Mountains highest point Beautiful views Stunning floral kingdom

Important Information

• The hike is strenuous and requires good physical condition. The route can be slippery after rain; wear appropriate footwear. Kirstenbosch Gardens' opening hours may affect start times. Be prepared for changing weather conditions on the mountain.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund