Skeleton Gorge to Maclears Beacon. Table Mountain hike

5.0 (21 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The chance to escape the crowds and explore the back of Table Mountain. Home to 5 reservoirs and to many rare species of plant. To visit the highest point and see the views as only hikers see them.

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Kirstenbosch gardens entry fee, cable car fee, return transport

What to expect

We will hike from the botanical gardens to the cableway passing Maclears Beacon which is the highest point on the mountain. This +/- 6 hour trail is one of the most popular on Table Mountain as it allows you to see all the different ecosystems along the way. We pass through indigenous forestry with running waterfalls on the way up Skeleton Gorfe and then through pristine fynbos with views all the way down the Peninsula. Finally we hike across the cliffs overlooking the city. Finally we can choose to descend with the cablecar, or take the steep Platteklip gorge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait at the ticket office by gate 2.

End point

Please wait at the ticket office by gate 2.

Pickup details

As this is an A to B hike we only offer a transfer to the start of the trail. There are plenty of taxis available at the cableway station.
Or if you have a hire car we could meet at the end of the trail and leave your car there for the day

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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5.0 (21)
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