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HomeFull Day Hike Up The Table Mountain In Cape Town
Description
Climb the Mountain in the Sea, as it is known in the local Khoi language ("Hoerikwaggo") with its view of the infamous Robben Island and Cape Town below. Explore the unknown areas on foot for a day, picnicking among ancient yellow wood trees, cave visits and hot chocolate on a ledge. Feel what it is like to have the dual reality of being in wildness and see a vibrant and fascinatingly diverse city right below you, at the foot of this natural wonder of the world.
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View The Magnifient Table Mountain expand_more
- Walk up and around Table Mountain - from easy to challenging. The recommended walk is along the base of the mountain and up via a lesser known ravine.
Morning start: summer - 7:30 am: winter 9am.
Walk takes about 3 hours at a gentle pace.
Exploration of unknown parts of the back table, tea on a ledge overlooking the city and a picnic lunch.
Option of either descending via the famous cable car or taking another beautiful route down on foot.
What's Included
- Maps to get an understanding of the area
Delicious picnic lunch
Cable car (optional)
Guided walk with a local (French speaker is available)
Unknown places in the lesser known "Back Table"
Hot chocolate in the shelter of old hidden yellow wood trees with unbelievable views of Robben island and Cape Town city below
History of Cape Town and explanations of local life
Animal tracking, learning about bird language, medicinal plants and natural navigation skill
What's Excluded
- Other Personal Expense
Know before you go
Walks are variable depending on your ability, how much you'd like to explore, level of fitness etc
Pick ups from accommodation can be arranged for an extra fee
Catering for the picnic can accommodate any kinds of dietary requirements
Meeting Point
Cape Town, South Africa
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |