Hike Table Mountain via India Venster morning tour | La Vacanza Travel

Hike Table Mountain via India Venster morning tour

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
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  • 4 hours
  • Cape Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide.
India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views.
The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses.
Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience it has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly know as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

Itinerary

The hike get is name from the shape of the ravine that is situated between the two large rock buttresses one of the best view point and photo stop. The trail start behind the lower cable way station heading right up Table Mountain before reaching the contour path. From here the trail gradually ascent a gully of a buttress known as Venster buttress and veers left below the rock amphitheater. As we approaches the end east side of this amphitheater the trail become steeper with some easy scrambling. The more exiting is still to come be focus! staples and chains have been engineered along the way that renders the climbing more user friendly and safer. Past this section of climbing and scrambling the trail wanders easily up to "The Ledge" and around the corner, there is often a cooling breeze here and a good time to enjoy the view overlooking Camps Bay and the Atlantic ocean. As one rounds the next corner there are impressive cliffs high up, continues SSE the path rises steeply to a higher ledge below massive overhangs now heading away from the sea and into a shady ravine (on a morning hike) and can be cold and windy at time. The top of Table Mountain is 10mn away from here, well done!

Stop At:

• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
• Half-Day Hiking and Trekking Tour on Table Mountain, Cape Town Central South Africa

Inclusions
  • Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
  • First Aid kit

Exclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Cable car ticket one way down
  • Water & snack
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • The hike is weather dependant
  • Have a warm top and windbreaker because it can get a little chilly at the top
  • Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
  • Bring your camera
  • Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
  • Not recommended for travelers with fear of height or vertigo.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, 5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8001, South Africa


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Jemimah_D

17 Mar, 2024

It was a bit wet and very overcast so we ended up having to go a different route. Our guide Johan was super knowledgeable and the contact was amazing, he let us know the forecast the day before and how to prepare ourselves. We learned so much about the local plants, birds, and geology. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and don't be put off by grey weather!

Heather N

16 Feb, 2024

I had such a great time mountain biking with my guide, Patrick, that I signed up to do a morning Table Mountain hike as well. Good to start early (when it’s quieter & cooler) the hike was challenging but still in the realm of my skill set! Patrick knew all the best ways to scramble the more technical areas we came across. He was also very knowledgeable of the area and terrain. Highly recommend this hike for outdoor enthusiasts! Don’t miss out!

Philip_R

08 Feb, 2024

Our guide Patrick was extremely knowledgeable about the history and biology of the area. The pace was perfect, with rest breaks for photos and interesting information. Would definitely recommend for a table mountain hike. This was the best hike me and my wife have ever been on!

514martyng

15 Jan, 2024

Patrick took our family group of three up India Venster. We all thoroughly enjoyed the climb and found it physically and technically challenging but great fun. We had lots of short rest stops with some local history from Patrick to recover after difficult sections and this made it more enjoyable. He was very patient with us on the technical sections and gave good advice. Definitely recommend for a half day out in Cape Town.

Carola_K

02 Dec, 2023

Patrick was great - very experienced, friendly and helpful! The tour was amazing- great views, steep but with lovely flowers everywhere.

User's Picture Gallery

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Awesome hike!

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India Venster Climb

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Patrick is a great tour guide! 👌🏻

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Table Mountain Hike

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Indian Venster hike - table mountain

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Ein Ausflug von dem ich noch oft schwärmen werde!

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