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…
Winter can be the best time to hike up Table Mountain. You do need to be prepared with the right clothing as the weather can be variable and can also suddenly change. There are quite a few days when its simply not suitable to hike so if your stay is…
I have just returned from 2 weeks in Sri Lanka, mostly a hiking/walking trip along with some culture and beach time. The hike up Adams Peak was the highlight, However if your looking for a peaceful 6 hours on a remote mountain this would not be it! The hike is…
As winter is now coming to an end we look forward to the warmer and longer days of springtime but mostly without the heat of summer. Its an ideal time to hike ! The streams on Table Mountain are running strongly after the winter rains (not yet over) and more…
Contrary to what one might think hiking Table Mountain in the winter months can be the ideal time. Of course with the drought we are all wishing for lots of rain to fall this winter but there are still many good – perfect – days when there is lots of…
I recently had a very different experience hiking – not Table Mountain this time but in the Dublin Mountains in the aftermath of the “Beast from the East” and storm Emma. On this expedition instead of the many rock steps found on all Table Mountain routes it was deep snow…