Guided Hikes In Cape Town
Choose from a selection of Cape Town's most popular hikes and join a hiking guide to explore the beautiful natural scenery of South Africa's mother city. With a hiking guide you are able to hike at your own pace and you get to choose a trail based on your hiking ability. Instead of figuring it out yourself, book with an experienced local guide.
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Guided Hikes In Cape Town
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Table Mountain National Park
Table Mountain in Cape Town offers a variety of hiking options, catering to different experience levels: Platteklip Gorge: This is the most direct route to the summit, featuring a steep, well-trodden path with stunning views. It's challenging but relatively straightforward. Skeleton Gorge: Starting from the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, this trail is more varied, including a forest section and some scrambling. It’s scenic and somewhat longer than Platteklip. India Venster: This route is for more experienced hikers, offering a combination of climbing and scrambling with spectacular views. It’s a bit more technical and adventurous. Pipe Track: Ideal for a more relaxed hike, this trail runs along the contour of the mountain, providing beautiful views of the city and coastline without a strenuous ascent. Devil's Peak: A more challenging option that offers panoramic views of Table Mountain, the city, and beyond. It’s a rugged hike with steep sections.
Lion's Head
Lion's Head in Cape Town offers a range of hiking experiences with its distinctive. Here’s a brief overview of what to expect: Summit Trail: This is the most popular route, starting from the base of Lion's Head. The trail is a loop that ascends through a series of switchbacks and rocky sections. It’s moderately challenging but well-marked, with chains and ladders in some areas to assist with the steeper sections. The summit offers panoramic 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the surrounding coastline. Sunset Hike: Many people choose to hike Lion's Head in the late afternoon to catch the sunset. The trail is the same as the Summit Trail, but timing it for sunset provides a spectacular view of the city and Atlantic Ocean bathed in golden light. Full Moon Hike: For a unique experience, some hikers venture up Lion's Head during the full moon. The hike is done at night, using headlamps, and offers a different perspective of the city lights and the moonlit landscape.
Constantia Nek
The Constantia Nek area in Cape Town offers several enjoyable hiking options, primarily characterized by its lush surroundings and scenic views: Constantia Greenbelt Trail: This popular trail is ideal for a leisurely hike through a green oasis within the city. It starts from Constantia Nek and meanders through a series of parks and forested areas, providing beautiful views of the Constantia vineyards and Cape Peninsula.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- your guide will contact you the day before your guided hike booking in order to ensure you know exactly where to meet or arrange transport if needed
