- Table Mountain hike Cape Town led by an expert guide.
- Pick-up and drop off included in Cape Town central.
- Snacks and drinks provided, your choice of hot drinks.
Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most renowned mountains in Africa. The landmark with the Table Mountain table cloth allures visitors into walking up table mountain. Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa, is not the highest mountain in South Africa but its status among the wonders of the world is famous. Table Mountain 7 wonders of the world is a title given to the Table Top including the many other mountains which make up Table Mountain National Park.
- Pickup from Cape Town accommodation at the collection time.
- Vehicle transfer to Table Mountain to meet up with your local guide.
- Table Mountain safety briefing, before hiking up the flat top mountain.
- Experience Cape nature in abundance on your Table Mountain hike.
- Reach the top and see the view from Table Mountain, in all directions.
- Rest and photograph the Table Mountain view after half day climbing.
- Climbing Table Mountain National Park then going to eat at the Café.
- When your belly is full, take the Table Mountain Aerial Cablecar down.
- Transport waits and returns you to your accommodation in Cape Town.
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Table Mountain location makes for ideal climbing. Table Mountain climbing included in our hiking services and takes you on a Cape Town tour where you will see the best view from Table Mountain.
Table Mountain climbing routes are numerous, every Table Mountain trail is unique with different paths. Table Mountain hike routes include Platteklip Gorge, Skeleton Gorge, and India Venster.
These unique Table Mountain routes should excite you! Our Cape Town Tours up Table Mountain trailhead, delight travelers from far-reaching places.
A Cape Town guide welcomes you on Table Mountain guided hikes. The Table Mountain tour has options for different Table Mountain routes and prices.
The times Table Mountain is good to hike depends on Table Mountain weather. Cape Town experiences days with cloudy weather. Seen on overcast days in Cape Town, the Table Mountain table cloth is apparent with white clouds above the Table Top.
Hiking up Table Mountain can be the most affordable Cape Town tour. Table Mountain tour prices start in the low ranges and go up depending which Table Mountain climbing routes you are interested.
Table Mountain cost is the same for solo travelers. Our Table Mountain prices are cheaper by using our own tour guides. In this way, Table Mountain tour prices are made lower than our competitors, giving you the lowest cost Table Mountain guided hikes.
Table Top Mountain Africa is truly a marvel of nature. African soil has pathed the way for Table Mountain walks. Going higher into Table Mountain clouds, where the view from Table Mountain Cape Town overlooks the spectacular Mother City.
Table Top mountain hike is not to be missed, in walking up Table Mountain experience the diverse nature of Tafelberg Cape Town.
Table Mountain routes each offers something unique. Visit Table Mountain to see the many different Table Mountain climbing routes. Once complete your Table Mountain hike, take some Table Mountain pictures.
Visitors to Table Mountain will be surprised at how far they have hiked, making Table Mountain height even more mind juggling once you snap a picture on top of the Table Mountain cable car.
Table Mountain contact number for guided hikes can be reached on our website by calling the displayed number. Our Table Mountain tour does not need a Table Mountain hiking map because we hike Table Mountain often and always use the Cable mountain.
Is Table Mountain open today? Check if Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa is open today for our Table Mountain tour. Give us a call today to find out if Table Mountain is closed.
Table mountain rates for Table Mountain guided hikes can be found on our website. Table Mountain tour prices, include Table Mountain tickets to take the cable car Cape Town.
Confirmation of your Table Mountain bookings will include information such as time, price, the route to better prepare you for your Table Mountain hike.
Table Mountain views boast some of the most spectacular vantages over Cape Town city. Take this hike at dawn to marvel at the sunrise over the city or toward the afternoon to enjoy the midday sunshine in hiking boots.
Table Mountain Cape Town, also known as the Table Top mountain, is the backdrop to Cape Town, South Africa. The smaller peak towards the beaches is Lions Head Cape Town. The Cape Town mountain ranges make for excellent hikes! The Table Mountain hike is a first-class hiking trail, along with Lions Head hike. Cape Town sightseeing starts with a trek up one or both of these mountains.
South Africa, known for hiking trails is home to some of the most visited routes. Platteklip Gorge is the main route to hike up Table Mountain, followed by a lesser-known route called India Venster. There's another hidden Table Mountain hike, while it is not the best-known, Skeleton Gorge is the most beautiful route, with waterfalls.
Start
- Pickup – Transport arrives at your accommodation.
- 0 min – 15 min (15 minutes):
Transport – To Table Mountain where you will begin your hike.
Hike
- 15 min -1 hr (45 minutes):
Start – Begin your journey up Table Mountain with your guide.
- 1 h – 1 h 15 min (15 minutes):
Summit – Get to the top of the mountain to take photographs.
- 1 hr 15 min- 1 hr 45Â min (30 minutes)
Rest and snacks with photoshoot, pictures taken in all directions.
- 1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 45 min (1 hour)
Return – Back to the foot of the mountain where transport awaits.
Finish
- 2 hr 45 min – 3 hr (15 minutes)
Drop-off – To your accommodation or another centrally located place.
You will be back at your accommodation withinÂ
3 hours.
Full list of hikes
| Hike | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head sunset hike.
Times: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Skeleton Gorge Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1950 = $ 150 per person
Duration: 5 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
Full list of hikes
| Hike | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Lion's Head sunset hike.
Times: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Cost: R1150 = $ 75 per person.
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Table Mountain afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Platteklip Gorge Afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1350 = $ 100 person
Duration: 3 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Sunrise hike.
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | India Venster Afternoon hike.
Times: 10:00
Cost: R 1550 = $ 120 per person.
Duration: 4 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
 | Skeleton Gorge Morning hike.
Times: 7:00
Cost: R 1950 = $ 150 per person
Duration: 5 hours.
Benefits: FREE pickup.
Snacks and drinks.
Entrance fees.
Guide.
Bookings: Call +27(0)817625551 or email enquiries@lionsheadhike.com | Why use a guide? |
Coming Soon! Please contact us for the various trails and routes on Table Mountain.
*Pickup is FREE for
lionsheadhike.com Table Mountain guided hiking tours. Table Mountain bookings cover these areas within
Cape Town. (
Green Point,
Sea Point,
Camps Bay,
Gardens,
Vredehoek,
Oranjezicht, Tamboorskloof,
Three Anchor Bay, Fresnaye,
Bantry Bay,
Clifton,Â
Foreshore)
Self-drive
directions to Table Mountain: From Cape Town, go towards
Kloof Nek Road in the direction of
Clifton. Reach the
Tafelberg Road turn off, turn left on Tafelberg Road and continue for around 1 km.
Lower Cablecar Station will be on your right. The official
SANParks notice will signal the start of the
India Venster trail or continue
1.5 km further along Tafelberg Road to Reach the
Platteklip Gorge starting point.
- A pull over to stay warm
- Carry bag for refreshments
10 Safety Tips
Is Table Mountain hike safe? Find out about the dangers and safety.
There are 10 easy safety tips to complete a Table Mountain hike. These include mountain safety essentials required to prevent muggings.
Easily 10 of the best safety tips.
- Never hike the trail alone - Table Mountain trail can be dangerous for solo hikers. Table Mountain Hike arranges group tours for solo travelers.
- Bring with enough water - Using a large bottle per person that should last the 2-3 hour duration hike, with more to spare.
- Know the route - The best planning advice is to know the route you will be taking, if unfamiliar then our guided hiking tours are for you.
- Bring a flashlight - Hikes during early morning or sunset can get dark, rather be prepared and bring with a light for illumination.
- Pick your route - Carefully select the route you will be taking, because there is an easier and more difficult route. We offer tours to all of these routes so there's no need to guess which is right for you.
- Hike time counts - The time of day you hike effects the weather and more, which can, in turn, affect your mountain experience. The best times to hike are sunrise and sunset, our most popular tours include a beautiful sunrise hike up Table Mountain and a picture-perfect sunset on top of the mountain.hikes.
- The cost to hike Table Mountain - Includes our experience of mountain safety as well as your well-being. We look after our clients best interests and will always let you know when things are looking good or have taken a turn for the worst.
- Weather changes affect the hike - For Table Mountain, the weather in Cape Town will change the way you hike up the mountain. Dress accordingly and always make use of a guide unsure.
- Proper shoes - Are an essential ingredient of a good hike, make use of a closed shoe with good grip to avoid accidents from slipping.
- Table Mountain muggings - Do happen and are unfortunate, however, our guides knowledgeable with many years of experience will be there to assist prevent accidents by looking out for your safety.
- BONUS. Make use of one of Cape Town's best hiking trails, get your cellphones charged for a day on the mountain. There is a signal and in the event should anything happen, please dial the emergency assistance services. We strongly recommend using a guide and the experience will be amazing. Guides for Table Mountain can be booked by calling +27 (0) 817625551 or emailing us enquiries@lionsheadhike.com
Get started? Book a Table Mountain hike.