Table Mountain: Skeleton Gorge to Cable Way Full Day Hike

Name: Table Mountain: Skeleton Gorge to Cable Way Full Day Hike
Brand: Wild Things Outdoor
SKU: c7399336-1119-4b99-88dd-fce500a2f598
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Summary

Meet your friendly guide at Gate 2 of Kirstenbosch Gardens for a briefing. Hike through the lush green Afromontane forest to the start of Skeleton Gorge ravine trail. Relax at a waterfall before the steep ascent to the top of the ravine. Take many stops with your guide to learn about the fauna, flora and the history of the area. Enjoy the cool streams and lush canopy of the forest. Relax and refuel on a white beach and lake at the top of the ravine. A remarkable spectacle. Hike the historic and floristic Smuts track to the highest point of Table Mountain. Take a break at the beacon to refuel and enjoy the view. Walk the flat north face of Table Mountain with panoramic views of the city and Table Bay below. Your guide will show you the secret places to take the best photos. Once you get to the top of the trail your guide will show you around the tabletop summit stopping for fauna, flora, and panorama. There are bathrooms and a cafe at the summit if you wish to refresh and refuel. After you have explored you may enjoy the cable car ride back down, weather permitting. Enjoy this less touristy route!

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

A full day’s hike. Meander and rock scramble through a forest with freshwater streams and some of the oldest trees in Cape Town as you summit the Southern Side of Table Mountain. Enjoy views of the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Relax on the white sands of a mountain lake. Trek up a gorgeous nature trail to Maclear's Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain. Enjoy lunch with views of the peninsula. Traverse the northern face of Table Mountain with views of the city, and Robben Island in the bay. Enjoy many panoramic views before catching the cable car back down the mountain. Enjoy this less touristy route!

What’s included?

Professional guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
One Way Cable Car Fee
Transport

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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Wild Things Outdoor

About operator:

Wild Things Outdoor is a tour operator that specializes in Guided Hikes, Nature Walks, Sightseeing Tours as well as Multi-Day Tours in the Western Cape of South Africa. Our guides are passionate, friendly and knowledgeable and our goal is to offer value that will leave our guests with priceless memories. Inspired Adventure is our motto. Safe Travels!