Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge Half-Day Hike on Table Mountain

Overview

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English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

The oldest, easiest and most direct route to the summit, therefor also the busiest, so expect some company along the way. It is a well-constructed path with hardly any exposure to heights. It is on the North Face of the mountain, so you have lovely views of the city and Table Bay.

What‘s Included

A snack

Bottled water

We offer free pick up and drop off in the city center and immediate surrounds only

Services of your qualified and experienced mountain guide

Cableway ticket down

If the cableway is closed, your guide will walk you down. Add 2 hours and an additional R500pp

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Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge Half-Day Hike on Table Mountain

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Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10/10! Would recommend.
GrandTour02290677893,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous hike with Lynette. She was extremely knowledgable about the mountain and we felt very safe with her! It was really enjoyable! Definitely good to go early and beat the crowds!
Unforgettable Sunrise Hike with OTC Adventures
Qz-ghe,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience hiking Table Mountain for sunrise with OTC Adventures was exceptional, thanks to the outstanding service from Lynette and our guide, Barry. Lynette was incredibly helpful, proactively suggesting a better day for optimal views and promptly answering all my questions with clear communication. On the day, Barry was fantastic—punctual, picking us up at 6am, and guiding us confidently to the summit before the cable car crowds arrived. His knowledge of the local area, flora, and fauna enriched the experience. Highly recommend OTC Adventures for a well-organized, memorable hike!
Fabulous hike up iconic Table Miuntain
Navigate22990611943,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Big thank you to Lynette for a wonderful experience with real knowledge and experience. We felt well looked after throughout and really good that you advised us to defer a day to get wonderful weather!
Challenging, rewarding hike.
Fraggles2,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lynette was super communicative and professional, whilst being personable and friendly. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of South Africa. I was particularly worried about the hike up as I had previously been unwell. Lynette was full of encouragement and positive energy all the way. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We were picked up on time and kept informed of any time changes due to the weather and crowds. Lynette also offers other tours and hikes and I wish we had longer in Cape Town to do more with her.
Great guided climb up Table Mountain!
Wander18477256452,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip up the mountain! Our guide Liesl was fantastic and told us about the vegetation and history as we climbed up the mountain. We aren’t mountain climbers and this was a strenuous climb at times but Liesl made sure we were comfortable and had a great time doing the climb. Highly recommend!
Hiking Table mountainin the mist
MichelleFitz113,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hike up Platteklip Gorge to the top of Table Mountain with OTC was one of the highlights during our stay in Cape Town, even though the mountain was in cloud and drizzly rain. Our guide Lynette was fantastic, Lynette is a passionate hiker and nature lover she is also positive and encouraging during the hike. Lynette's knowledge of the flora and fauna found on the mountain makes the climb more than just a hike. I will always remember the smell of the Fynbos. Later in the week, we connected with Lynette again for a half day trip to Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguins. Once again, Lynette provided an enjoyable and informative tour. Lynette is professional, reliable, and great company. We highly recommend OTC tours.
Unbeatable experience
Thenattytraveller,,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the second time we have used Lynette to show us some of the beautiful spots in Cape Town. 7 years ago she took us up lions head and this year she helped us up the magnificent table mountain. Firstly, she is a wonderful person to be around. She is engaging and calming and knows the mountains so well. Back then, as a first time hiker, she held my hand through the scrambling. This time, she paced us and gave us the breaks we needed whilst also pushing us to hit our target. We are so grateful to her for sharing her love of South Africa and nature with us. I can’t wait to come back again and explore more and we will be asking for Lynette every time!
Amazing hike!
gerotoole7,,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing hike! Lynette was our guide and she was so good, very informative and aware of our pace and matched accordingly. It’s a tough hike but so worth it. Great to be collected from hotel and returned. Thank you Lynette for a wonderful experience!
Magic Morning at Table Mountain
ennasus59,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Lynette for a fantastic morning walk along Table Mountain and wonderful guided tour with lots of exciting information! If we come back, you're an obvious choice! Greet Susanne and Peter
Personalised tour on it's best
Quest58412164255,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent Tour supported by OTC, many thanks Lynette and Amber. Be prepared as early you can, to be not later than 9:30a.m. on the plateau, anything else is too hot.