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…
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…
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…