Even the most casual research into Table Mountain hiking will yield references to the 12 Apostles, often leading to rich speculation on what they might be or represent. While most
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The difference between hiking Table Mountain and Lion’s Head – 21 February 2019
There’s a lot of online and social media buzz around hiking Lion’s Head, and the information overload can be bewildering if you’re a first-time visitor to Cape Town. You’re thinking
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Cape Town hiking in a nutshell: What you need to know – 16 December 2018
If not at the top, hiking should feature very high up on your list of things to do in Cape Town. There’s enough hiking on the Cape Peninsula to keep
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How we optimize your Table Mountain hiking experience – 30 October 2018
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of a mountain guide far exceed mere route-finding. He or she should know about secret places on the mountain: impressive and unique rock-formations; caves
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Views are not a given: Hiking Table Mountain in the cloud – 26 August 2018
Table Mountain gets a lot of cloud. Mountains generate cloud, and Cape Town’s iconic landmark is no exception. A lot of people visit Cape Town in the warmer months (October
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Cape Town hiking: drought and security concerns – 20 April 2018
Cape Town’s water crisis has received worldwide coverage, most of it sketching a bleak picture. Questions like ‘Will we be able to buy bottled water?’ from aspiring visitors is indicative
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Hike Table Mountain for an Unforgettable Experience – 29 March 2018
Why hike Table Mountain? Table Mountain arguably ranks as the most-climbed mountain in the world. Located next to a bustling city makes it about as accessible as your local pub. The fancy
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Hiking Table Mountain: what to expect – 12 March 2018
A bewildering amount of information on Table Mountain hiking is available on the Internet. Tips, suggestions, advice, recommendations, warnings and all manner of articles. It’s hard to cut through the clutter and decide on
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Hiking Table Mountain via India Venster – 10 February 2018
India Venster is arguably the best half-day route to the famous tabletop summit of Table Mountain. But it’s not for everyone. Here’s a synopsis of what you need to know
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Hiking Table Mountain for more than just views – 24 January 2018
It’s a fact that most people expect stunning views when hiking Table Mountain. And when the mountain is free of cloud, the views certainly do not disappoint. But on days
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