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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
There are so many attractions in Cape Town that most people only have time for one day of hiking and even then usually just half a day. The average length of stay in just 3-4 days - not enough! Those lucky enough to have an extended visit will have the ...
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Sunday, December 18th, 2011
I have now been back for three weeks - can hardly believe it. I spent two weeks exploring this remote area of Argentinia and Chile. First I headed for El Calafate and El Chalten and did the magnificent hike to Mount Fitzroy. Climbing to the summit was not an option ...
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Experienced hikers will already know the answer to this one but those who have not hiked before may be uncertain. Of course much is to do with clothing and this depends on the time of year of your visit. However conditions on Table Mountain vary so much at any time ...
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Some advise - book your walk up Table Mountain at the beginning of your stay in Cape Town. If the weather doesnt cooperate you hopefully will have an alternative day to go. This I know isnt always the case for everyone and there is so much to do and see ...
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Just got back from China 10 days ago. Very different and interesting but perhaps a little warm for hiking at times. I did 6 days of hiking different sections the Great Wall. Parts of it, the less frequented areas are by far the best to hike while on the restored ...
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Winter is definitely now upon us and it is holiday time for many people in the hospitality industry in the Cape. My chosen destination for this trip is China, with a week hiking along part of the Great Wall. I am sure it will be a tremendous experience and I ...
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Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Voting continues and later this year the winners will be announced. Will Table Mountain be in the top seven? I really dont know but surely it has to be in with a good chance. Reading a review on Trip Advisor of their cableway experience the writer comments how little there ...
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
What will the weather be like on top of Table Mountain? This is perhaps the most asked question but all I can reply is that I dont know! The weather on the mountain is very variable at any time of year. Many days in summer (as it has been recently) ...
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Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
You may if you wish deviate from the routes specified on the website or ask for suggestions if you would like not a full day walk but something in between. For example a good combination is to hike up Kasteelspoort on the western side of Table Mountain, cross the Back ...
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010
One associates sun and heat with Cape Town during the festive season. Does this make hiking up Table Mountain undesirable if not impossible - not at all! However it does mean that it is imperative to start early on most days and perhaps to choose your route wisely.
Platteklip Gorge offers ...
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