There can be no doubt that the month of March this year has been the wettest on record. Usually a dry, warm to hot month with temperatures in the high twenties, this March was cool and wet. This has certainly made for good hiking conditions on Table Mountain, although at…
There are many routes that lead to the top of Table Mountain. Many require a degree of skill and are not simply hiking routes. Some require the use of ropes. Others like India Venster don’t require any special equipment but do require the ability to use your hands to pull…
Summer is in full swing and there have been many visitors in Cape Town. Table Mountain is busy and its great to see that tourists have returned to this desirable destination. Even though the Christmas season is coming to an end, we will continue to see large numbers of people…
Hiking Table Mountain in the summer has its pros and cons. On the plus side its unlikely to rain and most days but not all the top is clear. However summer is the season of the southeaster which is a strong and surprisingly cold wind. It is also the wind…
Most locals would agree that Spring is arguably the best season to hike up Table Mountain. The streams are running , the wind has yet to pick up and for the most part the summer heat has not arrived. So with a bit of luck and flexibility you can have…
Today marks the annual closure of the cableway and this year the closure is for a longer period than normal. The cableway will reopen on August 29th. So from now until then be prepared to hike both ways – and this does make a significant difference not only to the…
The rainy season has started and the streams that were dry on Table Mountain are now running. The frogs are happy and its a treat to hear them chirping as we hike along the trails. Mostly the frogs heard on Table Mountain are Cape River frogs but the elusive and…
Summer appears to be over as we experience cooler weather in Cape Town. Unusually we have also had quite a lot of rain which has been refreshing and good news for a city that has experienced water shortages in the past. Now the hotter days have come to an end…
This weekend has seen extremely high temperatures in the Western Cape. Temperatures have been recorded over 35C and in places inland even higher. It is not recommended to hike on these days and even starting at sunrise is not safe. This illustrates how important it is to be aware of…
Christmas can be a busy time on Table Mountain. It is therefore best if you arrive at the cableway upper station before 10.30a.m. to avoid the queue to descend. It is also a hotter time of the year and if you wish to avoid the heat you must start early,…