Cape Town: Table Mountain Gravity Scooter Tour

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town



Experience Table Mountain by freewheeling down two different off-road tracks on a non-motorized scooter.

Downhill Scooter Tour from Signal Hill to Bo Kaap, Cape Town

This guided downhill scooter tour suits adventurous visitors wanting to explore Table Mountain slopes and Cape Town views safely.

Description

Meet your guide at the Table Mountain Kloofnek parking area and board a safari vehicle to be driven to Signal Hill for the first downhill run.

At Signal Hill, you will receive helmets and a safety briefing on scooter operation. Follow your guide down a jeep track to Bo Kaap to complete the first run.

Next, you will be transported uphill to Dead Man's Tree, the starting point of the second run. Here, enjoy panoramic views of Cape Town and take photos.

From Dead Man's Tree, freewheel down an off-road trail, finishing the tour at Deer Park. From Deer Park you can end the tour or be transported back to Kloofnek parking (approximately 200m from the Red City Bus stop).

Highlights

  • Experience freewheel scooter runs down Table Mountain slopes
  • Panoramic views of Cape Town from Dead Man's Tree
  • Guidance and safety training from a professional guide
  • Scooter downhill from Signal Hill to Bo Kaap

Includes

  • Safety gear
  • Professional guide
  • Transport to the start of each downhill run

Excludes

  • Food and drink
  • Water

Important Information

  • Wear sporty clothes and closed shoes
  • Bring a warm jacket and a water bottle

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your spot. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and clearer views.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided downhill scooter tour from Signal Hill to Bo Kaap, exploring the slopes of Table Mountain with scenic views of Cape Town.
The tour starts at the Table Mountain Kloofnek parking area, where you'll board a vehicle to Signal Hill for the first run.
The tour suits adventurous visitors interested in a safe downhill scooter experience on Table Mountain in Cape Town.
Yes, helmets and a safety briefing on scooter operation are provided before each downhill run.
Each run covers a downhill jeep track, one from Signal Hill to Bo Kaap and the other from Dead Man's Tree to a lower point, with duration varying by group pace.
Availability depends on weather and season; check the tour's official website for current operating times in Cape Town.
No prior experience is needed as guides provide instruction and supervise the downhill scooter runs.
A safari vehicle transports participants uphill from Bo Kaap to Dead Man's Tree for the second run.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity and closed shoes for safety while scooter riding in Cape Town.
Age restrictions may apply; check the tour's official website for specific requirements regarding children in Cape Town.

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