HIking Routes & Prices
Your Premier Guide to Every Table Mountain Route
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Hike Table Mountain, your premier guide for exploring this iconic natural wonder. We are the only mountain-guiding outfit offering access to all Table Mountain hiking routes, ensuring you have the most comprehensive and ultimate hiking experience possible.
Access Over 50 Guided Table Mountain Routes
With a selection of over 50 guided Table Mountain routes to choose from, we cater to every skill level, from beginner to expert. Our diverse range of routes offers unparalleled variety in views, difficulty, and terrain.
Whether you’re looking for a leisurely day out or a demanding physical challenge, we have the perfect hike for you:
- Scenic and Accessible: Explore iconic, well-defined paths with minimal scrambling, ideal for those seeking breathtaking views with a moderate effort.
- Challenging and Adventurous: For the experienced hiker, we offer rugged terrain, demanding ascents, and exhilarating routes with narrow ledges.
- Hidden Gems: Beyond the popular trails, we can guide you to secluded and off-the-beaten-track routes that reveal the mountain’s best-kept secrets.
With so many options, we guarantee the ultimate Table Mountain hiking experience is waiting for you. Let us help you find the perfect trail to suit your sense of adventure.
Understanding Table Mountain Hiking Routes
To help you choose your ideal guided Table Mountain route, we categorize them by technicality:
- Grade A Routes: Primarily walking, ideal for those seeking a gentle Table Mountain walk.
- Grade B Routes: Involve some scrambling, offering a more adventurous Table Mountain climb.
- Grade C Routes: Feature demanding scrambling, often requiring rope assistance, perfect for experienced hikers seeking the most challenging Table Mountain hikes.
Please note that route times are approximate. Our pricing is structured for groups of two, with reduced per-person rates for groups of three or more. All listed costs are for open group hikes (maximum 7 people per guide).
For a private and more personalized Table Mountain hiking tour, please inquire about our private table mountain hike options.
Table Mountain Hiking Routes
Below are the most popular and classic Table Mountain routes with a few handpicked options. Many more options exist. For the discerning hiker, we are able to customize a hike around your fitness, experience, sense of adventure, preferences and interests.
Platteklip Gorge Hike is the easiest and most direct route to the summit and hence also the most popular, so expect company along the way. Follows a well-constructed trail up a prominent ravine on the iconic front face of the mountain. City views on the ascent. Optional extension: from the ravine head, traverse the length of the famous tabletop summit to the highest point on the mountain for more great views, an extra 1.5 hours and R400 pp. READ MORE
R1900 per person
Duration: 3.5 hours to the summit (add one hour to the upper cable station)
Skeleton Gorge Hike follows a lush ravine through indigenous jungle before emerging onto shrub-covered slopes to eventually gain the highest point on the mountain. A short detour leads to a ‘beach’ at the historic Table Mountain dams. Takes in all floral zones and covers the length of the famous tabletop summit. Jungle setting with Peninsula and inland views on the ascent. READ MORE
Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain Summit Route
Kasteelpoort Hike leads up the dramatic chain of seaboard peaks extending behind Table Mountain’s tabletop summit. Sea views on the first half with Peninsula views further up. Takes in a lot of the mountain, offering peace and quiet as well as superb viewpoints. Optional short detours to the photogenic Diving Board and the historic Table Mountain dams. Finishes on the famous tabletop summit. READ MORE
India Venster Hike
India Venster Hike arguably the best half-day route to the summit. A sensational ascent on an impressive part of the mountain, offering superb city and sea views. Involves scrambling and exposure to heights (narrow ledges – nothing extreme) about 15% of the way, therefore ideal for, but not restricted to the more adventurous. Dramatic topography and varied hiking. READ MORE
Llandudno Ravine Route
Llandudno Ravine Hike is a delightful route up the southernmost extremity of the Table Mountain range, topping out at some of the best viewpoints on the mountain. Lots of solitude, so ample opportunity to connect with nature. Does not gain the famous tabletop summit, but offers distant views of it as well as superb angles onto the whole mountain. Ideal for those wanting a second Table Mountain hike. READ MORE
Ferny Dell ROUTE
Ferny Dell Hike is one of the wildest and most challenging routes up Table Mountain. Suited to adventurous hikers with a good fitness level and a solid head for heights. Tackles a formidable part of the mountain, taking you off the beaten track and up exposed scrambles. Only a faint trail across rugged terrain (bush / loose rock) for much of the way, this route provides an unrivalled wilderness experience. READ MORE
Lion’s Head Hike
Lions Head is located next to Table Mountain and about two-thirds its height, this free-standing peak offers exciting hiking with panoramic views. Available as a sunrise or sunset hike: a truly memorable experience. Also serves as a great alternative for when Table Mountain is windy or covered in cloud. A secret, more challenging route option is available to avoid weekend and summer busyness. READ MORE
Summit Stroll Hike
Summit Stroll Hike is for you if you simply want to explore the iconic tabletop summit and get all-round views with minimal exertion, this option is for you. We take the cable car to the summit and traverse the length of the famous tabletop to the highest point on the mountain. From there, we loop back to the upper station along the exhilarating front rim of the ‘Table’. Level terrain for much of the way. READ MORE
Pricing & Booking Information
We’ve compiled all the essential details about our pricing, what’s included, and how we manage logistics to ensure a smooth and transparent booking process for your Table Mountain hike.
Our Pricing Structure
Our costs are based on a minimum booking of 2 people. For bookings of 3 or more people, you will pay a discounted rate.
Pricing for Single Persons:
Joining a Group:
- Platteklip Gorge: R1,500
- India Venster & Lion’s Head: R1,600
- Skeleton Gorge & Kasteelspoort: R1,900
Private Guiding (no one else joins your group):
- Platteklip Gorge: R2,600
- India Venster & Lion’s Head: R2,800
- Skeleton Gorge & Kasteelspoort: R3,200
We also offer discounted rates for organizations, clubs, and academic institutions upon request.
What’s Not Included in the Price
To avoid any surprises, please be aware that the following are excluded from our guiding fees:
- Cable Car Descent: R280 per person.
- Taxi Fare for routes that require return transport to the start:
- Kasteelspoort: R100
- Skeleton Gorge: R250
- Snacks and Water: A basic packed lunch—including a sandwich, dried fruit & nuts, energy bar, and water—can be provided for an additional R400 per person.
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Entrance Fee: For the Skeleton Gorge route, the entrance fee is R220 per person.
Logistics and What to Expect
- Transportation: We offer a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service in the city area for the first 4 people to book on any given day. For additional bookings, we will cover a one-way taxi ride to the start of the hike.
- Cable Car Closure: We typically hike up and take the cable car down. If the cable car is closed due to strong wind, we will have to hike back down via Platteklip Gorge. This adds approximately 2 hours of hiking and a R500 per person cost.
- Booking a Private Hike: If you prefer a private hike, please specify this at the time of booking.
- Route Recommendation: If you are unsure which route to choose, simply send us some information about yourself, and we will happily match you with the best route for your fitness and interests.