Hike Table Mountain via Kasteels Poort Morning Tour: Experience Unique Flora and Rare Species
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Cape Town
Embark on a morning hike up Table Mountain via Kasteels Poort and discover the unique flora and rare species that call this iconic mountain home. Don't miss the chance to capture stunning photos on the diving board, but beware of windy days!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Table Mountain - Our hike up Table Mountain via Kasteels Poort start at Kloof Neck car park 200m above sea level. In the early morning, youâll be shaded from the sun by the mountain, making it a must do hike on a hot summer day. Our hike follows a contour path known as the Pipe-track situated above Camps Bay and along the Western lower slope of Table Mountain.The pipe track is an easy path with spectacular views of the coast and Lionâs Head. After about an hour walk we leave the main trail and veer left up a path that take us along a diagonal sweep rightwards across and below Table Mountain twelve Apostles. Once in the ravine the path gradually zing-zag almost all the way up the gorge with a number of steeper sections that involve a bit of scrambling and pulling yourself up over larger rock faces, yet none too overtly challenging. Finally reaching the back plateau of Table Mountain but it is not over yet! the path will take you up and down a series of valleys, few ladders, arriving by late morning at the upper cable car station.
What's Included
- Expert guided adventure hikes
- Cultural insights with a registered tourist guide
- Safety assured with First Aid kit included
What's Not Included
- Cable car ticket one way down
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Explore the iconic Table Mountain, recognized worldwide and listed as one of the new seven natural wonders. Discover the distinctive flora, termed fynbos, exclusive to the southwestern Cape. This smallest yet most diverse floral kingdom of the planet boasts numerous species of proteas, ericas, and restios. The mountain is home to the elusive ghost frog, a species found only on Table Mountain. Look out for the remnants of the old cable car and a bit further, you’ll find the ‘diving board’ - this projecting rock formation gives splendid photo opportunities for those unafraid of heights but be cautious during windy conditions! Take a gander at our photo collection.
- Bring a minimum of 1 liter of water per person
- Have hiking boots or trail shoes
- Have windbreaker
- Have hiking snacks
- Have sunblock
Location
Lower Tafelberg
Our tour guide will meet you at the corner of Camps Bay drive and lower Tafelberg road at Kloof neck parking next to public bus stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rickseubers
Aug 13, 2023
An amazing experience - Thanks to Patrick, we got to experience the Table Mountain in a manner we would have never done on our own. We went up the calm Kasteelspoort route, where we barely saw any people at all. Via Platteklip Gorge we went down again, which was clearly a more popular route, giving the amount of people we encountered there. Patrick took the time for us, explained interesting facts and gave fun anecdotes. We were happy by the route he recommended to us, because we enjoyed the experience a lot and definitely want to recommended this trip to anyone who considers seeing the Table Mountain up close. Patrick, thanks again!
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L5200hdmarys
Dec 2, 2021
Excellent - Patrick was prompt with contacting to arrange the trip in the first place. He was clear with information and felt reliable. He was friendly and knowledgeable on the tour. He gave lots of information about the area, flowers, animals and locals along the way and he let us walk at a pace which was comfortable. I didn't feel pressure to speed up or like he was unapproachable. He helped with transport afterwards and also gave recommendations for another tour guide the next day when he was unavailable. I'd definitely recommend using this service again!
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Europetraveller2020
Jan 2, 2021
Hike of table mountain - We did a 4.5 hour hike of table mountain
Patrick was excellent - a genuinely lovely guy, with strong local knowledge, and a professional and courteous attitude. Very reasonably priced also.
Would wholeheartedly recommend; doubt you would find a more genuine, friendly and reasonable guide
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