Moderate 4–5 hours total, incl. transfers
Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge
Sustained steep stone staircase; no scrambling.
R2,250 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R4,500 total.
Cape Town · Twelve Apostles
Kasteelspoort Hike Cape Town
Climb the gateway pass through the Twelve Apostles with the entire Atlantic Seaboard spread out below.
- Duration
- 5–6 hours total, incl. transfers
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trailhead
- Theresa Avenue, Camps Bay
Private hike price
R2,800 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R5,600 total.
Fitness requirements
Solid cardio fitness needed for the sustained climb. The trail is well-maintained with no scrambling, so it's a good first big Cape Town hike.
Heights & scrambling: Sustained climb with no scrambling; the optional Diving Board detour sits above steep drops.
Duration shown is the published total including transfers; walking time varies with pace and conditions.
About the route
The Kasteelspoort Hike is widely considered the most scenic route up Table Mountain. It climbs through a natural pass in the Twelve Apostles ridge, with continuously expanding views of Camps Bay, Clifton and the Atlantic Ocean.
It's quieter than Platteklip Gorge, with a more wilderness feel, and connects to the famous Diving Board photo spot at the top.
We meet at the Theresa Avenue trailhead above Camps Bay. After a short briefing, the trail starts climbing through fynbos with the ocean already in view behind you.
The middle section is a steady switchback up the pass — you're walking through the mountain itself. Near the top, an optional detour brings you to the Diving Board, a flat rock platform jutting out over the abyss.
From the top of Kasteelspoort you can either descend the same route at a relaxed pace, or extend the hike to the cableway summit and ride down.
- Twelve Apostles ridgeline
- Atlantic Ocean panoramas
- Diving Board optional detour
- 1
Theresa Avenue trailhead
Meet, brief and start the hike from above Camps Bay.
- 2
Fynbos switchbacks
Steady ascent with constantly opening Atlantic views.
- 3
The Pass
Walk through the gap in the Twelve Apostles ridge.
- 4
Diving Board detour
Optional short walk to the iconic photo platform.
- 5
Descent or cableway extension
Return the same way or continue to the cableway.
Safety on this route
- All hikes led by a registered mountain guide trained in wilderness first aid
- Real-time weather monitoring with route changes if conditions turn
- Private hikes — your guide looks after your group only
- First aid kit and emergency communications carried; headlamps provided where needed
All hikes are weather dependent. The guide may change the route, start time or cancel the hike if conditions are unsafe. Guests must advise fitness level, age group, medical conditions, fear of heights and any mobility concerns before booking.
What's included and excluded
What's included
- Private registered hiking guide
- Return hotel pickup and drop-off within the central Cape Town pickup area (suitable transport arranged for your group size; for 7–10 guests any additional transport costs are quoted before confirmation) — confirm your hotel when enquiring
- Bottled water
- Trail snacks
- Headlamps where needed for sunrise, sunset or low-light hiking
Not included — paid separately
- Table Mountain cableway tickets
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden entrance fees
- Other reserve or attraction entrance fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals beyond the included trail snacks
- Optional guide gratuities
- Personal hiking clothing and footwear
- Additional transport for groups of 7–10 where required
- Any separately quoted additional guide arrangements
Private Hike Pricing
Pricing for 1–10 guests
All Cape Town hikes are private guided hikes for your group only. Prices include a private registered hiking guide, bottled water, trail snacks, headlamps where needed, and return hotel pickup and drop-off within the central Cape Town pickup area — confirm your hotel when enquiring. Larger private groups are welcome and we arrange suitable transport for your group size. The published hiking rates cover 1–10 guests; for 7–10 guests, any additional transport or guide costs are quoted separately before confirmation. Groups of 11 or more are welcome and receive a custom quotation.
| Guests | Total Private Hike Price | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | R4,000 | R4,000 pp |
| 2 guestsPrice shown on hike cards | R5,600 | R2,800 pp |
| 3 guests | R6,900 | R2,300 pp |
| 4 guests | R8,000 | R2,000 pp |
| 5 guests | R9,000 | R1,800 pp |
| 6 guests | R9,900 | R1,650 pp |
| 7 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R12,250 | R1,750 pp |
| 8 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R14,000 | R1,750 pp |
| 9 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R15,750 | R1,750 pp |
| 10 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R17,500 | R1,750 pp |
| 11+ guests | Custom enquiry — no published price | |
1 guest
Total R4,000
R4,000
pp
2 guests
Total R5,600
Price shown on hike cards
R2,800
pp
3 guests
Total R6,900
R2,300
pp
4 guests
Total R8,000
R2,000
pp
5 guests
Total R9,000
R1,800
pp
6 guests
Total R9,900
R1,650
pp
7 guests
Total R12,250
Transport quoted separately
R1,750
pp
8 guests
Total R14,000
Transport quoted separately
R1,750
pp
9 guests
Total R15,750
Transport quoted separately
R1,750
pp
10 guests
Total R17,500
Transport quoted separately
R1,750
pp
11+ guests
Custom enquiry
For 7–10 guests, additional transport arrangements and any necessary guide arrangements are quoted separately and are not included in the totals above.
- Longer route with more guide time.
- Cableway tickets are excluded and paid separately if used.
Exclusions: Table Mountain cableway tickets, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden entrance fees and other reserve or attraction entrance fees are not included and are paid separately by guests. Also excluded: personal travel insurance, meals beyond the included trail snacks, optional guide gratuities, personal hiking clothing and footwear, additional transport for groups of 7–10 where required, and any separately quoted additional guide arrangements.
Safety: All hikes are weather dependent. The guide may change the route, start time or cancel the hike if conditions are unsafe. Guests must advise fitness level, age group, medical conditions, fear of heights and any mobility concerns before booking.
Prices are shown in South African Rand and are subject to final confirmation before booking.
Weather & preparation
Best time of year
September to May. Late afternoon starts in summer for sunset light over the Atlantic.
What to bring
- Trail or hiking shoes with grip
- Light rain or wind layer
- Sunhat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
- Small daypack (bottled water and trail snacks are provided)
- Camera or phone for the views
Kasteelspoort Hike — Twelve Apostles, answered
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About the Kasteelspoort Hike Cape Town
The Kasteelspoort Hike is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Cape Town's mountain landscape. South African Adventures runs it as a private, guided experience — with a private registered hiking guide, hotel pickup within the central Cape Town pickup area (larger groups welcome, with extra transport arranged as needed), and a route built around your fitness and the day's conditions.
Pair this hike with our Cape Point day tour, Constantia wine tour or any of our other Cape Town hiking tours to build a full Cape adventure itinerary. Get in touch on WhatsApp and we'll plan it with you.
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