Rates & Routes

Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset: R1150 per person

Lion’s Head is one of the most popular hikes in Cape Town, a spiral route that involves some basic scrambling, a few ladders and spectacular 360-degree views as you make your way around and up the Lion.

Time: About 3 hours. (This is an up-and-down route.)
Fitness required: Moderate

India Venster: R1350 per person

(Discount for larger groups)

India Venster is an adventurous and fun route up Table Mountain. Following the line of cable car wires, it offers spectacular views, some fun scrambling, a good workout and a fantastic sense of accomplishment at the finish.

Time: 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours.
Fitness required: Moderate – but it is mostly uphill.

Platteklip Gorge: R1350 pp

(Discount for larger groups)

The original route up Table Mountain, Platteklip Gorge is a well-walked route that zig-zags its way up to the top of the table. A solid workout with great views and no exposure to heights.

Time: 2 – 3 hours to the top.
Fitness required: Moderate

Back Table Meander: R1650 per person

Explore the Atlantic side of Table Mountain. Pipe Track, Tranquillity Cracks, The Diving Board and Kasteelspoort.

Time: About 5 hours. (Circular route)
Fitness required: Decent

Skeleton Gorge to upper Cable Car station R1650

Starting at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, we head up the beautiful canopy that covers most of the gorge. Once on top, we visit Skeleton Beach, the Backwater streams, before making our way up to Maclears Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain.

Time: 4-5 hours.
Fitness required: Decent

Hiking Safety

Plan your hike according to your fitness and ability
Tell someone your proposed route
Always take warm gear in case
Take more water than you will need
Take a fully charged cell phone, and power bank if you have one
Don’t hike alone
Put the rescue number in your phone. WSAR 021 937 0300
Take a torch
Check the weather beforehand and be prepared for all sorts.
If in doubt hire a guide.

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Hike Table Mountain with an experienced guide

25 years experience
Cape Town local
Learn about the fauna & flora
Discover the history of one of the oldest mountains in the world
Only moderate fitness required

Who we are

Take a Hike is a Cape Town-based operator offering guided mountain hikes on Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula. Born & bred Capetonian, Barry Washkansky, is a highly experienced mountain guide and trail runner. He grew up on the slopes of Table Mountain and loves nothing more than showing off his beautiful backyard to people from around the world.

FAQs

How fit must I be?

You need to be in good health and able to hike for 3-4 hours, with lots of stops along the way. Desire is more important than fitness, but we have shorter walks for those that don’t want to hike to the top of Table Mountain. Enquire about our Lion’s Head sunset walks here.

How many in a group?

We take a maximum of 10 per group, any more and an extra guide will accompany you. If you want to do something different, you are welcome do a private hike; we will tailor a hike to suit your needs.

Yoh! That Cape Town weather.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just poor gear.”

Cape Town is known for its unpredictable weather. It may rain on one side of the mountain, while others sunbathe on the beach on the other. The best solution is to always be prepared for bad weather no matter how hot it is on the ground. Table Mountain has its own weather system. If the weather is exceptionally bad, we might not hike. But that depends on you. Some like it wild.

What do I need?

Comfortable shoes.
You don’t need the latest in hiking boots, just some comfortable walking shoes that can handle 3-4 hours of hiking.
Water
Bring a minimum of 2 litres of water per person. If more is required, we‘ll let you know.
Warm clothes
A warm outer layer and rain proof jacket (Not always required for Lion’s Head). The weather on Table Mountain can change very fast. Be prepared and you will be just fine.
Snacks, sunscreen, sun hat
Every hiker should bring a comfortable backpack to carry all your essentials.