Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

Overview

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We climb the secret trails of Table Mountain away from the crowds.

We will take you on some amazing private routes, known only to locals, which are less travelled and more scenic, offering great wildlife spotting opportunities and phenomenal views.

Along the way you will learn about the birds and wildlife found on the mountain and the famous fynbos belt, which makes up nearly 10% of all the entire plant species on earth. South Africa is the only country that can claim to have one of the world's six floral kingdoms completely within its borders in Cape Town.

We stop regularly to soak up the beauty and enjoy freshly brewed organic coffee or tea together with local organic South African snacks. All whilst enjoying superb views of the “Mother City” and the Cape Peninsula.

We generally choose to come down using the cable car (and depending on weather) we may hike down.

Bring along 1-2 liters of Water, warm Jacket (preferably a lite wind braker or quick dry), Sunhat & sunscreen.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pick up and drop off are Optional extra, please message us directly if you would like this. service

To allow us to make sure we find the best most suitable trail for you, please can you answer the following: Rating Scale Please rate yourself out of 10 for each of the following: 1.Fitness: 1= Never hiked up a big hill or mountain before 5= I have hiked more than a few times & I am fairly active and enjoy challenges. 10= I love these conditions, very athletic 2 Comfort with heights: 1= Terrified of standing on a chair. 5= Healthy respect for heights & comfortable using my hands to climb on rocks. 10= I love these conditions, no fears 3. Do u have Hiking Experience? 4. How old are you if we may ask? 5. What other days do you have available if weather or life get in the way?

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Once booked, we will send you our Whats App number to contact us, alternatively please send us your number for us to add you. Send us your address or location. Once location and price is confirmed for pick-up, We will be there 20-30 mins before activity starts.

What‘s Included

Optional Hiking bag

Pictures and Video's

Private transportation

Cable Way Ticket down

Gratuities

Options

Private Option

Organic Nut & trail mix
Toyota Fortuner

Group Table Mountain Hike

Duration: 3 hours

Pick-up & Drop-off service

Reviews

5.00

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lions Head Sun Rise hike
Kimberly H,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My tour was switched to “Lions Head Sunrise hike” due to the cable car being shut down for regular maintenance- I chose to switch as I didn’t want to hike up and down due to time restraints with my schedule. This hike did not disappoint !! Don was a fabulous Guide!!! Funny, personable and very very knowledgeable with years of experience ! The views were amazing!! Watching the sunrise will stay with me for years!! Highly recommend this tour with this company!!
It was challanging...
Veronika N,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was challanging experience but doable for everybody with great assistance of our guide Claudia. She picked me up on time. During our hike she helped everybody to get up safely and at the same time enjoy our hiking activity. We got from her a lot of information about fauna and flora as well as life in Cape town. Highly recommend to do this hike with her. It took almost 4 hours to reach as we reach up as we did couple of breaks to enjoy views.
Absolutely stunning, no...
DeVilliers B,,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely stunning, no doubt that these guys enjoy what they are doing and it shows and makes it great for everyone joining in. I would highly recommend them.
Table Mountain, Plattklipe Gorge hike
Janet O,,Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hiking up Table Mountain in a small group with Kyle as our guide was just fantastic! Everything went smoothly from booking this hike to completing it. Kyle is professional, friendly, and communicated very well. I was happy about the intensity and challenge of this hike. Thank you, Kyle. I thoroughly enjoyed the hike.
Amazing guided tour
Matheus A,,Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Robert was excellent, attentious and mindful. It took us 3h to climb to the top, given we stopped a few times to rehydrate, rest and learn a little from Robert about local flora.
More than a hike!
Eleanor R,,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We booked to climb on Monday 18th 2024. We had great communication with our guide prior to meet up. Our guide was Idrees and he was absolutely fantastic, he even checked how we were planning on getting to the meeting point in the morning which was really helpful. We had to complete a self assessment the day before about our ability level. This must have determined the route Idrees took us. We were a group of 6 and we were mostly all of a like mind! Ambitious but also a bit nervous! Idrees took us the India Venster route, which is known to be tricky! There was some hairy moments as we scrambled and did some rock climbing on route. Idrees was a great teacher and whilst there were times I was not sure m could climb a boulder, he helped me achieve it and the sense of achievement afterwards was amazing! I’d recommend if you like to be a little out of your comfort zone, this hike wasnt a gentle stroll. But I think as long as you’re honest in the self assessment they will match you to the right route. This same route also has the best photo opportunities, Idrees knew all the best stops and offered his photography skills for those of us who want the ‘insta’ shots. Otherwise, we felt totally safe on the guided tour. Idrees was very experienced and knew every part of Table Mountain, often providing help or advice to lone hikers (especially if they looked lost!!). Orders also told us a lot about his own life as we walked and talked about the history of South Africa. We also were shown lots of interesting plants and flowers, some of which smelt amazing! You get more than just a ‘guide’ on this trip. It was really special and whilst we were lucky to get a good group of similar people I think Idrees was really skilled at keeping us all together. It was lovely finishing the trek with a beer at the top. What an achievement!
Great
Natalie S,,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Claudia was very knowledgeable and it was a challenging but doable 4 hour hike - highly recommend starting before 6am
Exhilarating, challenging, and rewarding
847jeaninem,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hike was mentally and physically challenging yet fun because our guide, Kyle, was engaging, exciting, and full of knowledge. The breathtaking views were obscured by the fog and clouds for most of our hike, but it cleared enough for pictures once we reached the top. It’s a once in a lifetime event that should be experienced at least once.
Highly recommend
Sophie E,,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kyle was amazing and very accommodating when we had to change our date last minute! Would highly recommend
Table mountain hike with Kyle
Cassidy M,,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kyle was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable about all the plant species. The experience hiking up table mountain will always be memorable.