South Africa · Trekking

6-Hour Table Mountain Trek from Cape Town via India Venster

6 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike Table Mountain via the India Venster route
  • 02 Enjoy a challenging rock-climbing ascent with guide support
  • 03 Admire stunning views over Cape Town, Camp's Bay, and the bay below
  • 04 Learn about Table Mountain's diverse flora and fauna on the trek
  • 05 Ride the cable car down after reaching the summit

Go on an exhilarating 6-hour hike up Table Mountain via the India Venster route from Cape Town. Tackle a challenging rock-climbing section with the support of your experienced guide, admire stunning views over Cape Town, Camp's Bay, and the bay below, and learn about the mountain's diverse flora and fauna along the way. Reach the summit around midday and return by cable car after taking in the spectacular scenery.

Tackle a challenging rock-climbing section with the support of your experienced guide, admire stunning views over Cape Town, Camp's Bay, and the bay below, and learn about the mountain's diverse flora and fauna along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Table Mountain Trek via the India Venster Route

  • Meet your tour guide at 7:30 AM at the lower cable car station at the foot of Table Mountain.

  • Begin your hike up the mountain at 8:00 AM. The route up will take approximately 3 hours. You will initially walk along a contour path, which serves as a great warm-up, before continuing on the India Venster route with your experienced guide.

  • Rock climb up the mountain. Although challenging, this climb is not too hard and continues for two-thirds of your journey up, with some flatter spots in between. You will also have the support of rungs and chains for assistance, and your guide will help you through the challenge.

  • Take a break after the rock-climbing section and admire the spectacular view.

  • Walk along a path that hugs the side of the mountain and behold stunning views of Camp's Bay below. Learn about the great variety of flora and fauna of Table Mountain as you reach the top.

  • Take in the amazing views from the top of Table Mountain at 12:00 PM.

  • Ride the cable car back down the mountain at 1:00 PM before concluding your exhilarating tour.

Table Mountain, India Venster route, Camp's Bay

Where this trip takes you

Table Mountain, India Venster route, Camp's Bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking South African trekking guide

  • Water and snacks

  • Cable car ticket

What's Not Included

  • Any expenses at the shop and restaurant at the top of the mountain

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes

  • Sunscreen

  • Warm clothes

Know before you go

  • Please note that this tour is weather-dependent and can be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions for safety purposes.

  • This tour takes the India Venster trekking route and requires significant previous trekking experience.

  • Please note that times may vary depending on walking speed and how busy the top of the mountain is.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Tafelberg Road, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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