Lion's Head

Table Mountain National Park

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Guided hikes through South Africa's most spectacular landscapes.

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Moderate

Chapman's Peak

Cape Town, South Africa

Starting from a trailhead right on Chapman's Peak Drive, this guided hike climbs through fynbos and protea to one of the best viewpoints on the Cape Peninsula. The path is well built and steady, with a short, easy rock scramble just before the top, so it suits regular walkers and first-timers with reasonable fitness. Along the way you'll look straight across at the Sentinel guarding Hout Bay. From the summit the view opens up over Hout Bay harbour, Little Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles on one side, and Noordhoek's long white beach on the other. Keep an eye out for sugarbirds in the proteas and, on a calm evening, dolphins in the bay below. Highlights • Panoramic views of Hout Bay, the Sentinel and the Atlantic • Sunset from the summit, 593 m above the ocean • Fynbos, proteas and birdlife all the way up • Small groups led by a local guide What's included • Registered local guide • Headlamps for the descent What to bring • Walking shoes or hiking boots • 1 litre of water per person • A warm, windproof layer (it gets windy at the top, even in summer) • Sunscreen and a hat • A small backpack

450mElevation

Under 3 hrsDuration

R1,500Per person

Challenging

Cederberg: Wolfberg Arch & Cracks Weekend

Cederberg Wilderness, Western Cape

Two nights under the Cederberg sky, one big day on the mountain. We leave Cape Town on Friday and make camp beside the river at Sanddrif. Saturday is the main event: a full-day hike up through the Wolfberg Cracks, a maze of towering sandstone fissures with steep climbs, scrambling and narrow squeezes, to the Wolfberg Arch, one of the most photographed rock formations in Southern Africa. We eat lunch beneath the Arch, cool off in the rock pools on the way, and walk back to camp for a campfire dinner. This is a long, demanding day (6-8 hours, about 19 km), so come ready to work for it. In return you get ancient sandstone, endemic fynbos, silence, and no cell signal from Friday afternoon until Sunday. You'll be guided by qualified, first-aid-trained local guides who know these mountains and tell the stories that go with them. Small groups of up to 15 guests. Bookings close 2 weeks before departure. Get in touch for dates and full details. Minimum 8 persons to proceed with the tour.

1200mElevation

Multi-DayDuration

R6,300Per person

Moderate

Lions Head Sunrise/Sunset

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town's most iconic summit. 360° views of the Atlantic, the City Bowl, and Table Mountain from a peak you earn with your own two feet. Chain and ladder scrambles near the top make the final push as exciting as the view that follows. Available at sunrise and sunset. Small groups. Certified guides.

370mElevation

3–6 hrsDuration

R1,100Per person

Moderate

Skeleton Gorge

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Take on the Skeleton Gorge hike, a lush forested trail up Table Mountain with ladders, streams, and stunning views from the summit.

580mElevation

3–6 hrsDuration

R1,400Per person

Moderate

Kasteelspoort

Table Mountain Nature Reserve

Embark on the Kasteelspoort hike, a scenic route up Table Mountain that leads to the iconic Diving Board Rock; the perfect spot for breathtaking photos and panoramic Cape Town views.

650mElevation

3–6 hrsDuration

R1,500Per person

Challenging

India Venster

Table Mountain Nature Reserve, Cape Town

This is not the walk-up. India Venster is the route for people who want to use their hands. You start above the Cableway on Tafelberg Road and climb straight into the front face of Table Mountain. The path winds through broken rock bands, over ledges and up short scrambles, with the city dropping away behind you. Every few minutes the view changes. Table Bay, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, the harbour. You feel how big the mountain is, because you’re on it and not just looking at it. Your guide picks the line, spots the safe holds and sets the pace. You don’t need climbing experience. You do need a head for heights, decent fitness and a bit of grit. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories of the mountain the Khoikhoi called Hoerikwaggo, the sea mountain. Your guide will point out fynbos growing out of the cracks in the rock, and share what the Cape’s first people knew about this place long before there was a cable car. At the top, you can rest and take photos. Then you can walk down, or ride the Cableway down (ticket at your own cost, weather permitting). Good to know: Not suitable for anyone with a fear of heights, or for young children. Wear proper hiking shoes with grip. Bring water, a warm layer and a rain jacket, because the weather changes fast. Your guide may change the route or turn the group around if the wind or cloud makes it unsafe

700mElevation

3–6 hrsDuration

R1,400Per person

Moderate

Platteklip Gorge

Table Mountain Nature Reserve

A steep, direct route to the top of Table Mountain, ideal for beginners.

900mElevation

3–6 hrsDuration

R1,400Per person