Hiking Table Mountain sunrise via Platteklip Gorge Morning Hike
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. The world belongs to those who get up early. Cape Town is kept alive by the powerful magic of Table Mountain. To be one of the few to witness the sunrise on Table Mountain is always special. You can’t beat watching the sunrise from the top of the world and Table Mountain is the closest you’ll get in Cape Town. We will hike up Table Mountain with head lamps to experience the thrill of being the few if not the only one hiking Table Mountain this early at dawn. Watch the light catch the Cape Town Stadium, while the rest of the city comes alive. When you’re so high up, even overcast days don’t matter, because you will be above the clouds.Stop off to grab some coffee at to top cable car station and back at your hotel still in time to catch breakfast!
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Hiking Table Mountain sunrise via Platteklip Gorge Morning Hike
What's included in Hiking Table Mountain sunrise via Platteklip Gorge Morning Hike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)One of the most popular hikes on our beloved Table Mountain (platte klip in Afrikaans), name's after a large flat rock found on the route. The ‘stairway to heaven’ is the go-to route up Table Mountain for locals alike, although with 650 meter of elevation gained in less than 3 km it is no easy feat! Hike Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge has the shortest access to the summit of Table Mountain. The stream down Platteklip gorge provide a source of drinking water in winter and in the old day for the settlement as well as for the ships sailing around the Cape. Up-relentlessly up! The hike starts under the cable car and ascent to the contour path. It’s the most direct route to the top and the most popular. Once in the gorge the path zig-zags all the way up. As you gain height, the gorge gets narrower. The final 150m is spectacular with huge rock walls on either side, narrowing to 4m. It is not to be trifled with: the going can be tough. Way down by cable car.
Inclusions
- Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
- First Aid Kit
- Photos & video
- Head lamp
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The hike is weather dependant
- Have a warm top and windbreaker
- Closed shoes takkies, running shoes or hiking shoes
- Bring your camera
- Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our meeting point will be at the lower cable car station on Tafelberg road Table Mountain.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
When requested pick-up location in Cape Town city bowl area. Have water Have a windbreaker Have hiking boot or trail running shoe Have hiking snacks 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. Check weather forecast If booking made within 24 hours before the start of the activity. 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.
