Table Mountain Summit Hike via Kasteelspoort in Cape Town | La Vacanza Travel

Table Mountain Summit Hike via Kasteelspoort in Cape Town

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Cape Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Kasteelspoort is a fantastic, moderately difficult hike, up Table Mountain to the summit with excellent opportunities for city views! Hiking with an experienced guide makes a significant difference where there is so much to interpret along the way in terms of the natural environment, history, culture, and personal mountain stories.

- 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
- Summit hike
- Quieter Trail away from the crowds

Itinerary

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 brilliant summit hike starting on the Camp's Bay side of Table Mountain (12 Apostles) taking you to approximately 1067m ASL on the plateau at the Upper Cable Station, starting at around 190m ASL in Camp's Bay where we cover 8km of trail. We ascend Kasteelspoort which is a moderately difficult trail and once reaching the Back Table at 740m ASL we'll visit the cantilevering Diving Board rock outcrop before continuing upwards to the summit plateau. One would look at 5-6 hrs as a good estimate duration.

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.

Stop At:

• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

Inclusions
  • Professional Guide

Exclusions
  • Snacks - Please bring a light snack for the hike (e.g. Trail Bar, Fruit, Nuts, etc.).
  • Bottled water - Approximately 2 litres water per person.
  • One-way cable car ticket of R240pp
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

25 Theresa Ave, Bakoven, Cape Town, 8005, 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

5 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Lynn_M

31 Dec, 2023

Fantastic day hike with Justin. He was very knowledgeable about the National park and was always mindful of pace and asking us if we were ok. Views were fantastic. Book this hike you won’t regret it!!

jordanmC557KW

26 Nov, 2023

Review for mark Initially, we booked a tour as we were concerned about safety (crime) and wanted to make sure that we had someone knowledgable to take us up. However, I completely underestimated how much value mark would add to our walk. The day started out with a heavy mist/cloud which cloaked the mountian, but that in no way tempered our experience. Mark is an excellent guide. In terms of timing and pacing he was perfect. Mark stopped frequently, and helped us to manage our efforts, so getting to the top felt like a breeze. At every stop Mark would point out a flower, or bird or recount a story from his times working on the mountian (he was a ranger before becoming a guide). His passion for the mountian and its history was infectious, and we got so much more out of the walk than we bargained for. The fact the sun came out at the top was an added bonus - to be honest I still would have highly rated this experience of it had been cloudy all day.

pp_pietraszek

28 Oct, 2023

The hike to Table Mountain, with Justin as my guide, was a truly enjoyable experience. Not only did I have the opportunity to safely reach the summit, but I also gained a wealth of knowledge from Justin's extensive expertise in the local environment. This unique aspect set it apart from all the other guided tours I've been on, making it an invaluable opportunity for those with a keen interest in the distinctive plant and animal life of the Cape region.

Varun_S

04 Oct, 2023

By far the best experience we had during our stay in cape town. Our guide was wonderful. Highly recommended to anyone who loves nature and adventure.

MarijkeB981

17 Sep, 2023

We were supposed to go hiking the summit of Table Mountain through Kasteelpoort. Unfortunately the weather was bad and the forecast even worse so our guide proposed a different hike…. Ultimately we hiked through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to Skeleton Gorge and Constantianek… What a pleasant surprise……Mark is a walking encyclopedia with his knowlwdge of nature, flowers birds and trees. He was very helpful getting the opportunities for foto’s of birds and we would have loved to learn so much more from him. It was an amazing journey throughout the incredible nature of Kirstenbosch and the wonderful world of Fynbos!!!

User's Picture Gallery

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Amazing table mountian tour

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Ideal for those with an interest in the local wildlife

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Magnificent Kirstenbosch

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Do it!!!!

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Superb Guide and Trail. Definitely Recommended.

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Incredible

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Kasteelspoort Trek

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