The thrill of it

Hiking Table Mountain via India Venster Morning Hike

Small Group
Digital
240 minutes
English

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide. India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views. The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses. Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience it has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly know as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

Options

Hike Table Mountain via India Venster morning tour

Private Hike no transport

Private Hike & Transport

Hike Table Mountain via India Venster morning tour

FromR1,600Per Person

What's included in Hiking Table Mountain via India Venster Morning Hike

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

The hike get is name from the shape of the ravine that is situated between the two large rock buttresses one of the best view point. The trail starts behind the lower cable way station heading right up Table Mountain before reaching the contour path. From here the trail gradually ascent a gully of a buttress known as Venster buttress and veers left below the rock amphitheater. As we approaches the end east side of this amphitheater the trail become steeper with some easy scrambling. The more exiting is still to come be focus! staples and chains have been engineered along the way that renders the climbing more user friendly and safer. Past this section of climbing and scrambling the trail wanders easily up to "The Ledge" and around the corner, there is often a cooling breeze here and a good time to enjoy the view overlooking Camps Bay and the Atlantic ocean. As one rounds the next corner there are impressive cliffs high up, continues SSE the path rises steeply to a higher ledge below massive overhangs now heading away from the sea and into a shady ravine (on a morning hike) and can be cold and windy at time. The top of Table Mountain is 10mn away from here, well done!

Inclusions

  • Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
  • First Aid kit
  • Photos & video
  • Cable car ticket one way down
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • The hike is weather dependant
  • Have a warm top and windbreaker because it can get a little chilly at the top
  • Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
  • Bring your camera
  • Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
  • The Table Mountain cable way will be close for maintenance from the 15 July 2024 to 31 August 2024. Travelers will have to hike down due to the mentioned maintenance.
  • Not recommended for travelers with fear of height or vertigo.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Our tour guide will be meeting our guest at Table Mountain lower cable car station ticket office. https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1vEDTT4wVKZpFo48

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

When required pick-up location in Cape Town city bowl area. What to bring: Windbreaker Sunblock Snacks Water Trail running shoe or hiking boot If the Table Mountain Cableway is not running due to weather or maintenance we will have to hike down. This experience requires a minimum number of participant to operate. If weather conditions are not suitable, you will be offered a choice between an alternative date or a refund or If weather conditions are not suitable, you will be offered a choice between an alternative date/activity or a full refund. Please Note: The Table Mountain cable way will be close for maintenance from the 15 July 2024 to 31 August 2024. Travelers will have to hike down due to the mentioned maintenance. Check weather forecast If booking made within 24 hours before the start of the activity.

Operator

Table Mountain hiking tours