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Table Mountain Guided Hike – Skeleton Gorge Route

By Aktiv Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,610 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Hike one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and adventurous routes — Skeleton Gorge
  • Traverse the length of the famous tabletop summit to the upper cable station
  • Take a detour to a beach at the historic Table Mountain dams
  • Enjoy the views from the highest point on Table Mountain, Maclear’s Beacon
  • Hike through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to the start of the trail

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rycroft Gate, 28B Rhodes Dr, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7800, South Africa | We meet at the Rycroft Gate of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden as this is the only gate that is open before 08:00. Please buy your entry ticket online before the time as tickets are not sold at the gate so early.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Table Mountain Guided Hike – Skeleton Gorge Route
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 6,610.07 x 1 AdultP 6,610.07
Total
Price is P 6,610.07
Until Tue, Apr 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided hike up Skeleton Gorge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert Mountain Guide ( English/German)
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    Qualified Wilderness First Aider
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    Information on history, flora and fauna of the area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ( Entry fee not included )
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the historic Table Mountain dams
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traverse across the Table Mountain top
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Maclear's Beacon -Table Mountains highest point
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beautiful views
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    Stunning floral kingdom
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cable car tickets down ( Cable car closed 28 July - 03 August )
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to/from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Intoxication, Littering, Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People afraid of heights, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with vertigo

What you can expect

Hike Table Mountain the most scenic way — through lush forest, hidden dams, and dramatic viewpoints — with a knowledgeable local guide who ensures a safe, relaxed, and unforgettable experience.

This route via Skeleton Gorge is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and rewarding hikes, taking you from the botanical gardens all the way to the summit of one of the world’s most iconic mountains.

WHY CHOOSE THIS HIKE

The most scenic route up Table Mountain (forest, ladders & views)

Guided by a local expert – no stress about navigation or safety

Small group experience – more personal, flexible pace

Plenty of photo stops at the best viewpoints

⛰️ Reach the summit properly – not just the cable car station

WHAT TO EXPECT

We start in the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and ascend through dense indigenous forest along the famous Skeleton Gorge trail.

Along the way, you’ll climb wooden ladders, pass waterfalls (seasonal), and reach the peaceful Hely-Hutchinson Dam — a hidden highlight many visitors never see.

From there, the landscape opens up as we make our way across the top of Table Mountain, finishing at the upper cable station.

At the summit, you’ll have time to relax, take in the views, and celebrate the achievement before descending by cable car (weather permitting).

WHO THIS IS FOR

✅ Ideal for active travellers who want a real Table Mountain experience
✅ Those looking for a safer, guided alternative to hiking alone
✅ People who prefer a more personal, small-group experience

❌ Not suitable for:

Very low fitness levels

Anyone uncomfortable with heights or ladders

SAFETY & GUIDANCE

Table Mountain is incredible — but it can also be challenging and easy to get wrong without experience.

Going with a guide means:

No risk of getting lost

A safe, manageable pace

Local knowledge of conditions and weather

Confidence to fully enjoy the experience

Your guide is experienced on these routes and will adapt the hike to suit the group.

DURATION & DIFFICULTY

Duration: ~4–6 hours

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

Distance: ±6–8 km

A reasonable level of fitness is required.

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable hiking shoes

Water (at least 1.5–2L)

Snacks

Sunscreen & hat

Light jacket (weather can change quickly)

INCLUDED

Professional local hiking guide

Guided hike to the summit

NOT INCLUDED

Cable car ticket (downhill)

Entrance to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Food & drinks

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rycroft Gate, 28B Rhodes Dr, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7800, South Africa | We meet at the Rycroft Gate of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden as this is the only gate that is open before 08:00. Please buy your entry ticket online before the time as tickets are not sold at the gate so early.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa