Cape Town - Hike to Tranquility Cracks on Table Mountain!

Name: Cape Town - Hike to Tranquility Cracks on Table Mountain!
Brand: Table Mountain Treks and Tours
SKU: 29501cc2-180c-4b72-a3aa-2a1ccf4256ec

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Summary

The Table Mountain National Park falls within the "Cape Floral Region Protected Areas" UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now listed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. A circular hike on the Camp's Bay side of Table Mountain (12 Apostles) taking you to approximately 760m ASL, starting at around 190m ASL in Camp's Bay where we cover 10km of trail. There is some flexibility here in terms of ascent route and on the descent however we typically would head up the rocky Corridor Ravine footpath after contouring along the Camp's Bay Pipe Track, explore Tranquility Cracks on the Apostles Spine and then descend Kasteelspoort (after a visit to the cantilevering Diving Board rock outcrop) which one would look at 5-6 hrs as a good estimate duration. Tranquility Cracks is a rock outcrop which has amazing rock formations, deep cracks and fissures and beautiful stunted indigenous trees. We spend the day hiking in the national park, aiming for the Back Table, all the while interpreting the diverse natural environment. The rich diversity of the Fynbos biome is where the emphasis will be on and at anytime of year we'll see beautiful floral species in bloom.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

Tranquility Cracks is one of the best lesser-known Table Mountain spots and hiking up to it with an experienced guide is certainly well worth the sweat! Although this day hike doesn't take you to the summit plateau (with city bowl views and the cable car) it does allow for a gorgeous day of hiking in a quieter section of Table Mountain and offers superb views over the Atlantic Seaboard in good weather and an overall unique mountain experience. - Table Mountain Experts - Local in-depth knowledge of the Fauna & Flora of Table Mountain - Incredible Views of Camp's Bay and the 12 Apostles range - Tranquility Cracks is a rock outcrop with amazing formations, fissures and cracks - Quieter Trail away from the masses

What’s included?

Professional Guide
Please bring water and a light snack for the hike. Approximately 2 litres water per person, and a small snack (e.g. Trail Bar, Fruit, Nuts, etc.).

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

On this PRIVATE excursion the focus is on getting into nature: fresh air, open spaces & low risk. As it's a private tour it will be interaction with a single guide through the day, meeting at trail head. Wearing of a mask such as a Buff is ideal when close up. There will be sanitizer available.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Table Mountain Treks and Tours

About operator:

Table Mountain Treks & Tours primarily lead private guided mountain and nature experiences in the Western Cape, South Africa. We are Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula specialists with vast experience in leading guided hikes. The core emphasis is on interpreting the natural elements we see whilst on the trail, but also lead more adventurous scrambles and high peaks in the Western Cape. Multi-day treks are a wonderful way to understand the unique beauty & biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region and these range from between 2 to 7 days. Lead guide Mark Hawthorne is a Nature Conservationist by profession spending his 30+ year career working in the natural spaces around Cape Town. He has an in-depth knowledge of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula and any day in nature with him is huge value! We also offer private tours of the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, West Coast flower trips in spring, birding excursions and many other regions in the Cape.