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,…
This time of year, before the beginning of the hot summer months, is one of the best times to hike Table Mountain. November is a month of great variation in the temperature so best check in advance and if possible choose a day that is forecast to be cooler. So…
It often seems to be the case that our coldest winter days come at the end of August and beginning of September. This year is no exception. Currently the peaks of the Hottentots Holland range, just outside of Cape Town, are snow capped. This makes for a beautiful landscape in…
The last few weeks have seen large amounts of rain fall in the Cape Town area and on Table Mountain. The result is fast flowing streams and waterfalls in evidence not just on Table Mountain but all over the mountains of the Cape Peninsula. Hiking Table Mountain at this time…
If you have 4 to 5 hours to spare you may want to consider a longer hike up Table Mountain that allows you to experience the Back Table as well as the Front Table of Table Mountain. Skeleton Gorge starts from the world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens and from there a…
There are a multitude of routes that will take you to the top of Table Mountain. Your choice will depend on how much time you have available and also your level of fitness and experience. For those with limited time (there is so much to do in Cape Town!) you…