- Table Mountain - The hike gets is name from the shape of the ravine that is situated between the two large rock buttresses. The trail start 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!
- Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
- First Aid Kit
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Cable car ticket one way down
- Breakfast
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 new seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience It has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly known 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.
- Have a warm top because it can get a little chilly at the peak and on the way down after the sunset sun has set.
- Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
- Bring your camera
- Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- The hike up Table Mountain is weather dependant
- Not recommended for travelers with fear of height
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
