by Riaan | Oct 30, 2024 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of a Table mountain guided hike far exceed mere route-finding. A skilled guide should know about secret places on the mountain: impressive and unique rock-formations; caves and rock-labyrinths; short detours to unvisited,...
by Riaan | Oct 29, 2024 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Uncategorized, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Why an Early Start will optimize your Table Mountain Hike. With summer just around the corner in Cape Town, it’s crucial to prepare for hot hiking conditions on Table Mountain. High temperatures can quickly diminish your Table Mountain hiking experience if not...
by Riaan | Sep 26, 2024 | Routes, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Hiking Table Mountain in Winter: Embrace the Rain and Unforgettable Beauty After long, dry summers, Cape Town is consistently greeted by cold front after cold front. As temperatures drop and the rain begins to fall, many might consider it less than ideal hiking...
by Riaan | Jun 14, 2024 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Waterfalls on Table Mountain are best seen after the winter rains. Cape Town is rainiest June to August, and Table Mountain gets a thorough drenching. While Cape Town winters are pretty wet, there is always sunny breaks in between the rain and cloud that makes for the...
by Riaan | Jun 6, 2024 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Hiking Up Table Mountain is always an amazing experience, even with the Cloud cover. 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 to...
by Riaan | Jul 27, 2023 | Table Mountain geology, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Of all the cloud formations occurring on Table Mountain, the famous Tablecloth must rank as the most dramatic. In its perfect form it resembles an immense waterfall pouring slow-motion over the tabular summit. Sometimes it is distorted, appearing as a shapeless bank...
