KASTEELSPOORT HIKE Kasteelspoort is a hiking route up Table Mountain, of late popularized by a dramatic and photogenic viewpoint known as the Diving Board. Here’s what you need to know
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Table Mountain routes made easy – 10 May 2021
Having a hard time deciding which Table Mountain route is best for you? Given the glut of information, opinions and reviews online, it’s become a daunting task for travelers to
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India Venster if afraid of heights – 30 April 2021
India Venster has seen a massive growth in popularity over the past 5 years, deservedly so. It’s a stellar route that ticks a lot of what people want from a
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Platteklip Gorge: Need to know – 10 April 2021
Platteklip Gorge is Table Mountain’s most famous route. In this article, we will explore why. We will also discuss the route’s merits and gain perspective on its difficulty. A quagmire
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Skeleton Gorge: Need to know – 5 April 2021
No discussion on Table Mountain hiking is complete without mention of Skeleton Gorge. Despite its sinister name, it has achieved classic status as a Table Mountain hiking route. However, it’s
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Kasteelspoort: Need to know – 4 April 2021
Kasteelspoort is a route up the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles is a chain of seaboard peaks extending behind the famous tabletop summit of Table Mountain. They are considered part
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India Venster: Need to know – 31 March 2021
India Venster has seen a surge in popularity over the past 5 years. Arguably the best half-day Table Mountain hiking route, it offers exciting hiking, dramatic settings and superb views.
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The different faces of Table Mountain – 21 March 2021
If there is one aspect about Table Mountain hiking that fascinates me more than any other, it’s the diversity. Specifically, diversity of landscape and terrain, and as a result, mood.
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Hiking Table Mountain via the 12 Apostles – 10 March 2021
Any research on Table Mountain hiking will introduce you to the Twelve Apostles. Why? Because they form part of Table Mountain. Let us take a closer look at how they
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Hiking Table Mountain in winter – 4 March 2021
With winter fast approaching, here is what you need to know about hiking Table Mountain in winter. We will look at the pros and cons as well as the practicalities
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