Table Mountain Half Day Hike: Platteklip Gorge | La Vacanza Travel

Table Mountain Half Day Hike: Platteklip Gorge

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

Zig-zag your way up the fastest route to the summit of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. This is the same path used before the cable-way was built. Look back at postcard views of Table Bay, Robben Island and down town Cape Town. This is the iconic way up the 7th Natural Wonder of the World. Enjoy time on the summit with many viewpoints and photo opportunities, grab a bite to eat or drink at the cafe on top and experience the cable-way back down the mountain.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

From the start of Platteklip Gorge Trail, you will meet your guide and have a short briefing

After this, you will begin your zig-zag your way up the fastest route to the top of Table Mountain. Take it at your own pace as this is the shortest way up but rather steep. There are no cliffs and drops below you though.

Take many stops to take photos, drink water, eat snacks and to learn about the fauna, flora, and history of the area with your passionate, knowledgeable and friendly guide.

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.

Stop At:

• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • One Way Cable Car Fee
  • Transport
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is sports/hiking gear, comfortable walking shoes and a warm top
  • Please bring a sufficient amount of water in your backpack
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
  • Activity is weather dependent
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Platteklip Gorge Starting Point, Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8001, South Africa


Departure Time

06:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Sergio_C

31 Mar, 2024

Fantastic hiking experience! Salvie was an excellent guide, always responsive and willing to help and give suggestion also to the other people on the way up to the top if he though they needed some kind of help. The view at the top is spectacular: is not an easy hike, but it definitely worths the effort

georgyt95

11 Mar, 2024

Great hike with a great guide! We had a perfect weather for the day. The hike is quite challenging as it is quite steep. The guide was very friendly and helpful in explaining more about the Table Mountain

Jose_C

29 Aug, 2022

I really enjoyed the hike, although the wheather wasn't the best. Fats was really helpful and she explained me a lot of things.

Rachel_E

09 Feb, 2020

Fatima was an amazing guide. The hike was a little more difficult than we expected but she went at our pace with needed breaks. The view was spectacular and information she provided about the mountain was great.

jaynem616

10 Jan, 2020

This was an AMAZING experience with our SUPERB guide Fatima. My husband and I are so thankful we got to spend the morning with such a knowledgeable, experienced and friendly guide. It was wonderful. We booked the hike a couple of days beforehand and must admit we were a bit disappointed to wake up and find a really murky, misty day. However, once we started the hike we realised that it was actually seriously beautiful and a much better hike than if it had been in blaring sunshine. The mist and clouds added so much atmosphere - and I would say added to the experience. It also meant the trail wasn't as busy as usual, even in high season in January in Cape Town! We saw beautiful flora and fauna, as well as those cute little furry things on the top. Having hiked up the mountain for about 2 hours, it was a relief to get to the top and spend some time wondering around before getting the cable car down. We spent 10 days in Cape Town doing LOADS of stuff and we both agree that this was the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our holiday! A MUST DO!!!!!

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AMAZING EXPERIENCE - Will book again with Stuart when returning to South Africa!!!

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