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On this hike, we take the route up Platteklip Gorge to the top of Table Mountain. It’s the shortest, most popular route to the summit and a comfortable hike for those with less climbing experience. There are no vertical exposures which makes it suitable for people with a fear of heights. We take the leisurely route down to Lower Cable Station in a state-of-the-art rotating cable car.
What is Table Mountain?
Table Mountain is a towering flat-topped mountain that is a prominent natural landmark overlooking the City of Cape Town in South Africa. It falls within the Table Mountain National Park which forms part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site.
The Platteklip Gorge route
The Platteklip Gorge route leads up a deep ravine along its lower sections and gets steeper towards its upper sections. It’s the oldest route up Table Mountain and the easiest to find and complete. It’s the route used by all hikers when the Cableway is not operational.
There are a few big rock steps with a tiny bit of scrambling in the earlier stages of the route, otherwise it’s fairly easy hiking to the summit. It may not be the most challenging or scenic route but you’re walking along an historic path that was created in 1503.
On this hike, we take the route up Platteklip Gorge to the top of Table Mountain. It’s the shortest, most popular route to the summit and a comfortable hike for those with less climbing experience. There are no vertical exposures which makes it suitable for people with a fear of heights. We take the leisurely route down to Lower Cable Station in a state-of-the-art rotating cable car.
What is Table Mountain?
Table Mountain is a towering flat-topped mountain that is a prominent natural landmark overlooking the City of Cape Town in South Africa. It falls within the Table Mountain National Park which forms part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site.
The Platteklip Gorge route
The Platteklip Gorge route leads up a deep ravine along its lower sections and gets steeper towards its upper sections. It’s the oldest route up Table Mountain and the easiest to find and complete. It’s the route used by all hikers when the Cableway is not operational.
There are a few big rock steps with a tiny bit of scrambling in the earlier stages of the route, otherwise it’s fairly easy hiking to the summit. It may not be the most challenging or scenic route but you’re walking along an historic path that was created in 1503.
After pick-up from you hotel in Cape Town, you will be driven to the Lower Cable Station at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway where you will meet your guide.
Sign in, listen to a safety briefing and then it’s time to set off on the Platteklip Gorge route to the summit.
Stop along the way at viewpoints for water, snacks and stunning panoramic view of Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, Cape Town City Bowl and the historic Cape Town Harbour.
We make our way to Upper Cable Station where you can spend time exploring the top, taking in the spectacular views, getting something to eat and drink from one of the restaurants and even a bit of shopping.
The hiking tour ends with a ride down to Lower Cable Station in a rotating cable car (cost excluded). You have the option of hiking down to the bottom via Platteklip Gorge route but this needs to be arranged when you make the booking. There is an added cost for the guide to hike down with you to Lower Cable Station.
If the Cableway is operating
You can choose how long you would like to stay on the summit, enjoying the views and the treats available at the Café at the Top and then take the cable car down mountain (cost of ticket not included).
If the Cableway is closed
We will hike back down the mountain via Platteklip Gorge. You will be dropped-off at you hotel in Cape Town.
Minimum age
8 years, accompanied by an adult (over 18 years)
Fitness and experience level
Degree of difficulty
Rocky trail with large steps and steep sections. No vertical exposure means it’s suitable for people with a fear of heights.
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