Table Mountain Hiking Course
Full-day Table Mountain Hiking Courses
Ready to take your hiking to the next level? Keen to get into hiking and mountains, but unsure where to start? We offer a single-day hiking course tailored to your preferences, abilities and experience.
The course distils the bewildering amount of mountaineering knowledge into the barebones of what you need to be a safer and better hiker. With the iconic Table Mountain as our classroom, we cover fundamental hiking and mountain skills through practical instruction, keeping things simple and easy to remember.
Topics Include
- Route finding
- Leadership / Group management
- Mountain weather
- Mountain sense (as opposed to common sense)
- Dealing with rugged terrain
- Exposure to heights / dealing with fear of heights
- Safety on steep ground (rope work)
- Scrambling techniques
Master Your Hiking Skills on Table Mountain
Ready to elevate your hiking experience? Our specialized single-day hiking course is designed to fast-track your competence, no matter your current skill level. While our focus is on single-day hikes, the foundational knowledge you gain can be easily applied to multi-day treks and expeditions.
Our Single-Day Course: Learn by Doing
We believe the best way to learn is on the trail. That’s why our course takes the form of a practical Table Mountain hike, covering a variety of rugged and diverse terrain. This dynamic approach allows us to discuss and demonstrate essential hiking topics at the most relevant points along the way.
Key Features of Our Hiking Course:
- Customized Instruction: To ensure every participant receives personalized attention, we keep our groups small, with a maximum of four people. This allows for a tailored learning experience.
- The Ultimate Classroom: Table Mountain’s varied and challenging landscape provides the ideal setting to develop and hone your hiking skills.
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from experienced guides who can adapt the course to your pace and proficiency.
Beyond the Basics: What You’ll Learn
As a valuable bonus, your day on the mountain will also be filled with fascinating insights into its natural and historical heritage. Beyond core hiking skills, you’ll also learn about:
Fauna & Flora: Discover the unique and diverse plant and animal life that call Table Mountain home.
History & Geology: Uncover the rich history and dramatic geological formations that have shaped this iconic landmark.
Course Information
Duration: about 8 hours
Cost:
- 2 people: R2500 per person
- 3 people: R2100 pp
- 4 people: R1800 pp
Cable car descent excluded, R240 pp
Free pick-up and drop-off in the city area
Specialized courses
For local hikers, we offer specialized courses on the following topics:
- Route finding
- Group management
- Rope work for scrambling routes
These Masterclass courses contain insights and information not available anywhere else. The route finding and group management courses are the first of a kind.
Duration: about 6 hours
Cost: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
