Back to Cape Town

Table Mountain Hike Via Platteklip Gorge

Cape TownSouth Africa, Cape Town
Table Mountain Hike Via Platteklip Gorge
1 / 4

Hotel Pickup Included

Collection available from Transport can be arranged if required

About this experience

A guided hike up the historic Platteklip Gorge route. This trail leads up a deep ravine with big rock steps and scrambling in the early stages. It is the most direct route to the summit offering outstanding views of the City Bowl and Lion’s Head. The tour concludes with a cable car ride down.

What is included

  • Qualified hiking guide
  • All medical and safety equipment
  • Water bottle on request
  • Hiking snacks

Not included

  • Cable car ticket for return trip to Lower Cable Station
  • Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Meals and drinks at the summit
  • Purchases of a personal nature

Itinerary

1

Day 1 Table Mountain Hike

Meet your guide at the Lower Cable Station at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. After a safety briefing set off on the Platteklip Gorge route. The hike involves climbing steep stone steps up the ravine. Stop at viewpoints for snacks and photos. Upon reaching the Upper Cable Station enjoy time exploring the summit before taking the cable car down (ticket excluded).

Things to know

  • Minimum Age 8 years accompanied by an adult
  • Fitness Level Good level of fitness required as the route involves walking for 2 hours and climbing steep steps
  • Difficulty Rocky trail with large steps but no vertical exposure
  • Cable Car Ticket The cost of the cable car ticket down is excluded
  • Cableway Closure If the cableway is closed the descent will be hiked via Platteklip Gorge
Table Mountain Hike Via Platteklip Gorge | Explorer Backpackers