Table Mountain Hiking

The first option is a moderate 2-3 hour hike up Lion's Head. Lion's Head is part of Table Mountain National Park, and once at the top, you can get a panoramic view of the ocean and Cape Town city. Platteklip Gorge hike: 2–3, easy to moderate, and the most popular hike. Start hiking just past the lower cableway station for a short, steep hike. Once at the top, the guide will organize tickets for the Arial cableway to proceed down with. India Fenster: 2–3 hour moderate to strenuous hike.This trail offers an adventurous and exciting experience for those who are fit enough to conquer steep rocky inclines (and should not be afraid of heights). Twelve Apostles to the Table Mountain Plateau: 4-6 hour moderate trail with breathtaking views of the Twelve Apostles.Trail leads to the cable way station, and a guide will organize tickets down Table Mountain. Skeleton Gorge: 4-6 hour moderate to hard route The hike starts in Kirstenbosch botanical garden, which is equipped with ladders to help hike over slippery rocks.  The trail gives a pleasant walk on Table Plateau, then descends down Plateauklip Gorge or takes a cable car down.