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Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge at Sunrise
(4) Reviews
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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The hike is weather dependant
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Have a warm top and windbreaker
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, with a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring a more personal experience and allowing for greater interaction with your tour guide. The world belongs to those who rise early. Cape Town awakens under the powerful presence of Table Mountain, and experiencing the morning light from Table Mountain is always something truly special. There is nothing quite like watching the city come to life from above, with Table Mountain offering the closest feeling to standing at the top of the world in Cape Town. We hike up Table Mountain in the morning hours to enjoy the calm of dawn, when the trails are still quiet and uncrowded. From Table Mountain, you can watch the soft morning l...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 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.
Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
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.
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
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Our meeting point will be at the lower cable car station on Tafelberg road Table Mountain.
Return
Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge at Sunrise
(4) Reviews
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
About
Our hiking groups are small, with a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring a more personal experience and allowing for greater interaction with your tour guide. The world belongs to those who rise early. Cape Town awakens under the powerful presence of Table Mountain, and experiencing the morning light from Table Mountain is always something truly special. There is nothing quite like watching the city come to life from above, with Table Mountain offering the closest feeling to standing at the top of the world in Cape Town. We hike up Table Mountain in the morning hours to enjoy the calm of dawn, when the trails are still quiet and uncrowded. From Table Mountain, you can watch the soft morning l...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 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.
Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
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.
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
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Our meeting point will be at the lower cable car station on Tafelberg road Table Mountain.
Return
Itinerary
Platteklip Gorge (("Flat Stone" in Afrikaans) is the most popular and direct hiking route up Table Mountain and has become known as the "Stairway to Heaven". While it is the shortest route to the summit, the hike is challenging, gaining approximately 650 metres in elevation over less than 3 kilometres. This classic Table Mountain hike begins beneath the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and steadily ascends to the contour path. The hike then follows a scenic trail along the slopes of the Mountain, offering beautiful views of the city and surrounding landscape before joining the Platteklip Gorge hiking trail. Historically, the stream flowing through Platteklip Gorge provided fresh drinking water...
