Easy 1.5–2 hours total, incl. transfers
Kloof Corner Sunset Hike
Short steady climb with a couple of short chain sections.
R1,200 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R2,400 total.
Cape Town · Twelve Apostles
Pipe Track Hike Cape Town
The most relaxed scenic trail on Table Mountain — almost flat, almost no crowds, all view.
- Duration
- 2–3 hours total, incl. transfers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Trailhead
- Kloof Nek, Cape Town
Private hike price
R1,500 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R3,000 total.
Fitness requirements
A relatively gentle contour hike suited to most reasonably active walkers. Expect some uneven, rocky and narrow sections, loose stones and a short ascent at the start, so sturdy shoes and steady footing are needed. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Heights & scrambling: Mostly flat contour path with a gentle ascent at the start.
Duration shown is the published total including transfers; walking time varies with pace and conditions.
About the route
The Pipe Track Hike follows an old water pipeline along the contour of the Twelve Apostles, from Kloof Nek above the city to Corridor Ravine above Camps Bay. It's a relatively gentle contour path with continuous views over the Atlantic Seaboard, though some sections are uneven and rocky underfoot.
It's a great choice for families, casual walkers and anyone who wants the mountain experience without a hard climb — provided you're comfortable walking on uneven ground.
We pick you up and start at the Kloof Nek end of the Pipe Track. The trail rolls gently along the contour with the Twelve Apostles rising directly above you and the Atlantic far below.
Your guide sets a relaxed pace with regular photo stops. You can walk as far as Corridor Ravine and turn back, or arrange a one-way transfer from Camps Bay.
- Mostly flat scenic trail
- Atlantic Ocean views
- Family-friendly pace
- 1
Kloof Nek trailhead
Hotel pickup, briefing, start of the contour path.
- 2
Twelve Apostles contour
Almost flat trail along the back of the Twelve Apostles.
- 3
Atlantic viewpoints
Multiple photo stops over Camps Bay and Clifton.
- 4
Corridor Ravine turn-around
Natural turn-around point with a final viewpoint.
- 5
Return or one-way exit
Walk back to Kloof Nek or exit at Camps Bay (extra transfer).
On the trail
Pipe Track Photo Gallery
Real photographs from a recent guided Pipe Track hike — the contour path, the Twelve Apostles, fynbos and those non-stop Atlantic views.
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
- 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 | R2,200 | R2,200 pp |
| 2 guestsPrice shown on hike cards | R3,000 | R1,500 pp |
| 3 guests | R3,600 | R1,200 pp |
| 4 guests | R4,200 | R1,050 pp |
| 5 guests | R4,750 | R950 pp |
| 6 guests | R5,100 | R850 pp |
| 7 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R5,950 | R850 pp |
| 8 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R6,800 | R850 pp |
| 9 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R7,650 | R850 pp |
| 10 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R8,500 | R850 pp |
| 11+ guests | Custom enquiry — no published price | |
1 guest
Total R2,200
R2,200
pp
2 guests
Total R3,000
Price shown on hike cards
R1,500
pp
3 guests
Total R3,600
R1,200
pp
4 guests
Total R4,200
R1,050
pp
5 guests
Total R4,750
R950
pp
6 guests
Total R5,100
R850
pp
7 guests
Total R5,950
Transport quoted separately
R850
pp
8 guests
Total R6,800
Transport quoted separately
R850
pp
9 guests
Total R7,650
Transport quoted separately
R850
pp
10 guests
Total R8,500
Transport quoted separately
R850
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.
Exclusions: Reserve or attraction entrance fees are not included and are paid separately by guests where applicable. 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
Year-round. Wonderful in winter sunshine when other Cape Town hikes are closed.
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
Pipe Track Hike — Twelve Apostles Contour, answered
Related hikes
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Kasteelspoort Hike — Twelve Apostles
Sustained climb with no scrambling; the optional Diving Board detour sits above steep drops.
R2,800 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R5,600 total.
Moderate 3–4 hours total, incl. transfers
Lion's Head Hike — Sunrise & Sunset
Steep steps with short chain and ladder sections near the top; some height exposure.
R1,600 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R3,200 total.
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About the Pipe Track Hike Cape Town
The Pipe Track 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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