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Table Mountain Hike via Kasteels Poort Trail
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Cape Town
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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No serious medical condition
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This hike may not be suitable for those who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our hiking groups are small and limited to a maximum of 6 persons to ensure a personal experience with greater opportunity to engage and interact with your tour guide. Hike Table Mountain, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders, and experience the unique flora found only in the southwestern Cape, commonly known as fynbos—the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on Earth, with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the elusive ghost frog, a rare species endemic to the mountain. Keep an eye out for the old cable car ruins, and just beyond them you’ll find the famous diving board—a striking r...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Regular stops for photos, sightseeing, hydration, and rest.
Guidance on responsible hiking practices and Leave No Trace.
Small group sizes for a more personal, relaxed, and enjoyable experience.
Tips and recommendations for local restaurants, attractions, beaches, and activities after your hike
Insights into the area's history, flora, fauna.
Assistance with taking high-quality photos and videos at the best locations.
Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
Individual attention with hiking pace adjusted to suit the group where possible.
Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
Safety briefing before the hike begins.
Cable car ticket one way down
Meeting Points
Departure
Lower Tafelberg
We will meet our guest from Kloof Nek parking next to the public bathroom Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
Return
Table Mountain Hike via Kasteels Poort Trail
(1) Reviews
Cape Town
About
Our hiking groups are small and limited to a maximum of 6 persons to ensure a personal experience with greater opportunity to engage and interact with your tour guide. Hike Table Mountain, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders, and experience the unique flora found only in the southwestern Cape, commonly known as fynbos—the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on Earth, with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the elusive ghost frog, a rare species endemic to the mountain. Keep an eye out for the old cable car ruins, and just beyond them you’ll find the famous diving board—a striking r...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Regular stops for photos, sightseeing, hydration, and rest.
Guidance on responsible hiking practices and Leave No Trace.
Small group sizes for a more personal, relaxed, and enjoyable experience.
Tips and recommendations for local restaurants, attractions, beaches, and activities after your hike
Insights into the area's history, flora, fauna.
Assistance with taking high-quality photos and videos at the best locations.
Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
Individual attention with hiking pace adjusted to suit the group where possible.
Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
Safety briefing before the hike begins.
Cable car ticket one way down
Meeting Points
Departure
Lower Tafelberg
We will meet our guest from Kloof Nek parking next to the public bathroom Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
Return
Itinerary
Our hike up Table Mountain via Kasteelspoort begins at Kloof Nek car park, around 200m above sea level. In the early morning, the route is shaded by the mountain, making it an ideal hiking Table Mountain choice on hot summer days. The trail follows the famous Pipe Track, a contour path above Camps Bay along the western slopes of Table Mountain, offering spectacular coastal views. After roughly an hour, we leave the main trail and veer left onto a path that traverses diagonally across and beneath the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. Entering the ravine, the route gradually zig-zags upward through Kasteelspoort, with steeper sections involving light scrambling and the occasio...
