Cape Town · Table Mountain National Park
Stand on top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature — guided by a local who climbs it every week.
Private hike price
R2,250 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R4,500 total.
Good cardio fitness needed. If you can sustain 2–3 hours of uphill walking with breaks, you'll be fine. No technical experience required.
Heights & scrambling: Sustained steep stone staircase; no scrambling.
Duration shown is the published total including transfers; walking time varies with pace and conditions.
The Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge is the most direct and historic route to the summit of Cape Town's most famous landmark. Cut into a natural cleft in the front face of the mountain, the trail rises steeply for around 700 metres of vertical gain, opening to wide city views the whole way up.
Our guided Table Mountain hiking tour pairs you with a private mountain guide, includes hotel pickup within the central Cape Town pickup area, so you can focus on the views and the experience. Cableway tickets for the descent are paid separately.
After hotel pickup we drive up Kloof Nek to the Platteklip trailhead on Tafelberg Road. Your guide runs a short safety brief, checks your gear and sets a steady pace suited to your fitness.
The ascent is a stone staircase carved into the mountain — sustained, not technical. You'll stop regularly for water, photos and a few stories about the mountain's history. As you climb, the bowl of the city, Lion's Head and the Atlantic Seaboard unfold below.
At the top we explore the plateau, walk to the western cliffs for the best photos, and normally descend by cable car (ticket paid separately; weather dependent). You're typically back in the city in time for a late lunch.
Hotel pickup, gear check and safety briefing.
Sustained 600–700m vertical climb with constant city views.
Top station area, western cliff viewpoints and photo stops.
Iconic rotating cable car back down to the lower station.
Short transfer back to your Cape Town hotel.
Cableway: Table Mountain cableway tickets are not included and are paid separately. Cableway operations are weather dependent; if the cableway is closed, an alternative descent or route may be required, which may not fit the same itinerary or timing.
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.
Private Hike Pricing
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 | R3,200 | R3,200 pp |
| 2 guestsPrice shown on hike cards | R4,500 | R2,250 pp |
| 3 guests | R5,700 | R1,900 pp |
| 4 guests | R6,600 | R1,650 pp |
| 5 guests | R7,500 | R1,500 pp |
| 6 guests | R8,400 | R1,400 pp |
| 7 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R9,800 | R1,400 pp |
| 8 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R11,200 | R1,400 pp |
| 9 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R12,600 | R1,400 pp |
| 10 guestsTransport & guide arrangements quoted separately | R14,000 | R1,400 pp |
| 11+ guests | Custom enquiry — no published price | |
1 guest
Total R3,200
R3,200
pp
2 guests
Total R4,500
Price shown on hike cards
R2,250
pp
3 guests
Total R5,700
R1,900
pp
4 guests
Total R6,600
R1,650
pp
5 guests
Total R7,500
R1,500
pp
6 guests
Total R8,400
R1,400
pp
7 guests
Total R9,800
Transport quoted separately
R1,400
pp
8 guests
Total R11,200
Transport quoted separately
R1,400
pp
9 guests
Total R12,600
Transport quoted separately
R1,400
pp
10 guests
Total R14,000
Transport quoted separately
R1,400
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: 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.
September to April for the most stable weather. Early starts in summer to avoid the heat. Winter ascents possible on clear, wind-free days only.
Scrambling with fixed chains, narrow ledges and real exposure — not suitable for anyone with a fear of heights.
R2,600 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R5,200 total.
Steep forest section with wooden ladders; can be slippery in wet weather. No technical climbing.
R2,950 per person — based on 2 guests booking privately. R5,900 total.
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.
Send us your dates to check availability for the Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge. Our team will reply as soon as possible.
The Table Mountain 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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