Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge Hike Cable Car down Table Mountain

Decend via Cable Car from the top of Table Mountain

Your guide showing you all the natural beautys of Table Mountain.

Making our way to summit your guide monitors pace and fitness level.

High 5's all around after summit and new friends made!

Maybe your guide brings his golden retriever if you are lucky.

be prepared for a challenging summit but its all worth it when you make it to the top.

Secret photo opportunitys that your guide snaps of you along the way!

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

This isn’t just a hike—it’s a fully guided adventure led by a passionate local. I focus on safety, personal attention, and storytelling, so you don’t just climb Table Mountain, you connect with it. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating insights about the mountain’s history, hidden legends, and rare plants most hikers overlook.

Unlike larger groups, my tours are personalised and paced to suit your fitness level, making the experience enjoyable for both seasoned hikers and first-timers. With breathtaking views, insider knowledge, and an authentic Cape Town touch, this hike becomes more than a challenge—it becomes a memory you’ll carry forever.

What's included

Headlamps
Qualified Expert Guide

Bottled water
Meals
Cable car tickets for decent.
Getting to and from the experience

What to expect

What You’ll Do
You’ll join a guided hike up Platteklip Gorge, the most direct and iconic route to the summit of Table Mountain. Together we’ll follow the stone steps that wind steeply up the mountain, stopping along the way to enjoy breathtaking views over Cape Town, Lion’s Head, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Your guide will share local stories about the mountain’s history, geology, and unique flora and fauna. Once at the summit, you’ll have time to explore the flat-topped plateau, take in panoramic views, and capture unforgettable photos. If the cable car is operating, you’ll descend effortlessly; otherwise, we’ll hike down safely as a group.

Table Mountain National Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Instructions – Platteklip Gorge
Please meet your guide at the Platteklip Gorge Trailhead, located on Tafelberg Road, about 2 km past the Lower Cableway Station. Look out for the trail sign marked “Platteklip Gorge”. Your guide will be waiting at the starting point.

End point

Meeting Instructions – Platteklip Gorge
Please meet your guide at the Platteklip Gorge Trailhead, located on Tafelberg Road, about 2 km past the Lower Cableway Station. Look out for the trail sign marked “Platteklip Gorge”. Your guide will be waiting at the starting point.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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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