Average rating Hiking Table Mountain

It's one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world: Table Mountain, on the edge of the Cape Peninsula. If you want to give yourself a challenge while on holiday, why not try hiking Table Mountain? AWOL offers various guided hikes for different fitness levels incorporating assorted terrain and views. You can also create your own day out on Table Mountain to match exactly what suits you best.

Table Mountain is one of the top tourist spots in South Africa. There's a reason everyone wants to see it: how often are you near a naturally-formed structure that gives you great views and houses around 2,200 species of plants as well as porcupines, tortoises and the native dassie? Many people choose to take the cableway up to the top of the mountain to experience the views, but they miss all of the flora and fauna that live on the mountain. By hiking Table Mountain taking one of the many routes up, you'll be able to really experience the surroundings and walk where humans have walked for 600,000 years.

There are so many ways to enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site because there are trails for those with less mobility and routes for those who train regularly and don't mind getting an intense workout while enjoying the scenery. You can also choose to include a cableway ride as part of your adventure, especially if you're worried about the physical aspect of the excursion.

AWOL plans routes that go up Devil's Peak, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Lion's Head Peak, Maclear's Beacon, Skeleton Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles peaks so you can choose which parts of the mountain you'd like to see.

Don't be scared by the word "hike". AWOL makes sure that you have booked a hike that you can handle. Still, be honest with yourself! If you only go to the gym once in a while, don't tell them that you train on a regular basis. Doing a guided hike on Table Mountain is a great way to actually see what's on the mountain and have a guide explain it all to you, as opposed to flying over it in the cable car. Your hikes will all be private, just you and your guide, so you can rest assured that you will be going at your own pace. But if you are not crazy about working out on holiday, if you don't want to break a sweat or maybe get a little dirty, best to take the cable car all the way up instead of opting for a hike.

Getting there

Cape Town is easily accessible from the UK with most major airlines offering direct flights from London.

Price includes

Transfers to and from your accommodation, guide fees, water, snacks, lunch, entrance fees, one-way cableway journey when specified.

Available

Jan—Dec

Typical Duration

1 day

Experience required

A reasonable level of fitness and interest is all that is needed

Travellers should bring

Bring hat, sun block, warm top, rain/wind proof jacket, small backpack, and of course the camera!