Routes & Prices
Choose Your Adventure
From iconic Table Mountain ascents to scenic meanders through hidden trails, each hike offers a unique way to experience Cape Town’s natural beauty. All hikes are guided by Barry Washkansky, ensuring safety, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable experience.
Table Mountain Adventure
Price: R1850 per person
Duration: About 5 hours (circular route)
Fitness Level: Decent
This scenic adventure explores the quieter Atlantic side of Table Mountain. Highlights include the Pipe Track, the magical Tranquillity Cracks, the Diving Board, and the dramatic Kasteelspoort. A longer, more immersive hike for those looking to explore beyond the popular trails.
Skeleton Gorge to Upper Cable Car Station
Price: R1850 per person
Duration: +- 5 hours
Fitness Level: Decent
Starting at the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, this hike winds through a beautiful forest canopy before opening onto the top of Table Mountain. Along the way, discover Skeleton Gorge Beach, hidden streams, Maclear’s Beacon — the highest point on the mountain — before making your way to the cable car station for the easy way down.
India Venster
Price: R1350 per person
(Discounts available for larger groups)
Duration: 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours
Fitness Level: Moderate – sustained uphill
A thrilling and adventurous ascent of Table Mountain, India Venster follows the line of the cable car with plenty of variety along the way. Expect fun scrambling sections, unbeatable views of the city and ocean, and a rewarding finish at the top of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
Platteklip Gorge
Price: R1350 per person
(Discounts available for larger groups)
Duration: 2 – 3 hours to the top
Fitness Level: Moderate
As the oldest and most direct route up Table Mountain, Platteklip Gorge is a classic. The well-worn trail zig-zags steadily to the summit, offering a serious workout with no scrambling or exposure to heights. A straightforward but highly rewarding hike.
Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset
Price: R1150 per person
Duration: About 3 hours (return route)
Fitness Level: Moderate
One of Cape Town’s most popular hikes, Lion’s Head is the perfect choice for sunrise or sunset, or any time inbetween. The spiral path winds around the mountain, leading to short sections of ladders and some easy scrambling. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking 360° views of the city, Table Mountain, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Kasteelspoort to summit
Price: R1850 per person
Duration: 4-5 hours
Fitness Level: Decent
This scenic adventure starts on the Atlantic side of Table Mountain, overlooking Camps Bay.
We make our way up Kasteelspoort and head for a snack break at the Diving Board before heading to the upper cable station via the "Snakes and Ladders" route.
Chapman’s Peak
Price: R1650 per person
Duration: About 3 hours
Fitness Level: Moderate
A beautiful out-and-back hike with spectacular views, both along the way and the stunning 360-degree views from the top.
A lovely hike with beautiful flora on route, starting on the famous Chapman's Peak Drive.
Jonkershoek - Panorama Route
Price: R2300 per person (Discounts available for larger groups)
Duration: About 6 hours
Fitness Level: Good fitness needed.
A stunning hike in the beautiful Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
The Panorama Route is an approximately 6-hour, 17km circular hike with magnificent views of the Jonkershoek Valley, some spectacular waterfalls in winter, and cool rock pools to cool down in Summer.
It is a tough day out but well worth the effort.
Monte Rochelle Nature Reserve Franschhoek
Price: R2300 per person (Discounts available for larger groups)
Duration: 4-6 hours depending on route
Fitness Level: Good
Monte Rochelle Nature Reserve sits on top of the Franschhoek Pass just outside Franschhoek.
This delightful reserve offers access to The Perdekop (1 575m asl) and Dutoits Kop (1407m asl) peaks, and while not overly technical in nature, these are both tough but very doable half-day hikes.
After 4-5 hours for Dutoitskop and about 5-6 hours out and back for Perdekop.
Tailored Hike
Price: Route dependent -On request
Duration: From 2 - 7 hours
Fitness Level: All fitness levels
If you're looking for something a little different, let us know. Whether its exploring a bat cave, chasing waterfalls, or scrambling your way up a buttress, we'll tailor something fun, adventurous to suit your experience and fitness,
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Private Hikes
Experience the mountain your way with a private guided hike designed just for you. Whether it’s a solo adventure, a romantic sunrise, or a day out with friends or family, a private hike lets you set the pace and focus on what matters most: the views, the journey, and the experience. You'll be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide local insights into the city and its surrounding mountains. Enjoy the freedom to stop and take in the scenery at your pace.
Tailored Hikes
Looking for something specific? We’ll design a custom hiking experience based on your interests, fitness level, and schedule. From fun and challenging scrambles to relaxed scenic hikes with amazing views, your tailored hike is crafted to match your goals, whether that’s photography, fitness, nature, or simply time in the fresh mountain air. Each trail is carefully selected to ensure you get the best of Cape Town’s landscapes, safely and at your own pace.
