Private Tour

BEST of Table Mountain! Exhilarating Full-day Guided Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This immersive full-day 14km hike covers the best that Table Mountain has to offer. Experience dramatic scenery, intricate rock formations and hidden mountain streams as we hike across this mountain-paradise to the iconic flat-topped summit!

The hike includes some of Table Mountain's most famous places, like Maclear's Beacon, the highest point on the mountain, and the 'Diving Board' rock formation with its fantastic photo opportunities, whilst also incorporating some lesser known, magnificently beautiful places like Tranquillity Cracks, Backwater Ravine and Echo Valley.

Expect to be WOW'ed by this exhilarating hike!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Starting from the Camp’s Bay side of Table Mountain, we follow the Pipe Track along the bottom of the dramatic Slangolie Ravine. We hike up the Twelve Apostles via Corridor Ravine with its magnificent mountain-ocean views. Once on top we explore Tranquillity Cracks’ secretive rock fissures, hug ancient indigenous trees and hike through fields of stunning fynbos flowers before stopping by the famous Diving Board rock formation with its brilliant photo opportunities. We cross over the Back Table into the lesser-known Backwater Ravine, taking a well-deserved break at mid-day, dipping our feet into a forgotten high mountain stream on the edge of Echo Valley. With the beautiful chorus of frogs echoing loudly, the City neither heard nor seen, we are left with a true sense of ‘Paradise Lost’ having been found! After our break, we continue to Maclear’s Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain. On a clear day, the views across Cape Town and Table Bay are magnificent as we hike along the front edge of Table Mountain to the Upper Cableway Station where the hike ends. Aerial Cableway tickets are excluded from the price. Add 1.5-2 hours and additional fees if we need to hike down.

What‘s Included

Experienced Qualified Registered Mountain Guide

Lunch

Snacks

Bottled water

Aerial Cableway Tickets to get down Table Mountain

Hiking down Table Mountain - additional fees will apply if we need to hike down

Options

BEST of Table Mountain! Exhilarating Full-day Guided Hike

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This hike was a challenge...
daniel s,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This hike was a challenge but in a good way and I don't think a better guide could have been provided. The knowledge of everything involved in the hike was amazing and if your a hiker who likes a challenge, highly recommend doing this.
Great hike up Table Mountain
jeffbZ793SD,,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing hike to the top of Table Mountain with Santie. We loved the beauty of the mountain and views, the variety of terrain and flora and, best of all, Santie’s knowledge and explanations about the flora and the mountain. This hike is for someone comfortable with a long hike, no extreme fear of heights and in good physical condition. If so, go! You’ll love it.
Happy Experience
S7985PAmaryl,,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Santie guided us to the top of the Table Mountain in the winter time of Cape Town. The Cape Cars were closed. We had to hike it up and down. It was a wonderful experience. We wear tired, but very happy.
Table mountain
C3115WBannap,,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time with Santie today in a small group hiking up table mountain. She was very knowledgeable and I particularly enjoyed her wisdom on the flora of the mountain. Would thoroughly recommend the tranquility route.
Absolutely fabulous hike
Relax66093380211,,Feb 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fabulous hike, taking in some beautiful scenery. Santie was very knowledgeable about the area and its flora/fauna. Coffee and rusks at morning break also a highlight!! Well worth it!!
Cape Town Table Mountain Top 5 Hike
irenek444,,Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took quite challenging tour with Santie - Table Mountain Top 5. We would never found this route by ourselves, beautiful views, and we really appreciate all the thing she has shown us about different plants and native species! Also - special thank you for home baked Rusks - especially delicious on the top of Table Mountain :-)
Great guide to see table mountain
natalys320,,Nov 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a wonderful hike up the gorge with Santi. The stairs were something else, but she kept the mood positive. Showed some really awesome views but the best part was the homemade rusk and coffee at the top that she brought for the top. Definitely recommend.
The full Table Mountain experience!
Roam06793922486,,Nov 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Santie was fantastic - she has deep knowledge of everything to do with Table Mountain and has picked out the best bits of all the standard routes so you get a curated tour of the beautiful national park. I felt safe, well looked after and learnt a lot about the history and nature of the mountain throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to truly experience the whole of this beautiful area rather than just getting the cable car to the top of Table Mountain!
Santie has also has great botanical knowledge and talks with great enthusiasm and joy about the nature we see.
596olet,,Jul 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We give our best recommendations to Santie who guided us with great energy and lovely humor on a fantastic and safe hike on Table mountain.
Overcoming fear!
islafuente,,Jun 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Santie was so professional and attentive to me, making possible for someone scared of heights to experience Table Mountains views! Thank you so much for the experience, I’ll never forget it!!