Cape Town: Table Mountain Kasteelspoort Guided Hike
ID: GYG1495161-2284120
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Hike up Table Mountain on a guided tour along the Kasteelspoort trail. Discover hidden gems, including a secret cave, and enjoy panoramic views of Camps Bay, the Atlantic, and Cape Town.
Take the scenic route up Table Mountain and experience Kasteelspoort beyond the usual trail. This is a longer, more immersive mountain adventure for those who want more than simply reaching the top. Climb through the dramatic cliffs and rugged landscapes of Kasteelspoort, with spectacular views unfolding over Camps Bay, the Atlantic, and Cape Town as you gain elevation.
Along the way, step beyond the standard route to discover some of the mountain’s lesser-known places, including a hidden cave and a dramatic viewpoint known as the Diving Board, where the scenery makes for some seriously memorable photographs.
Among the remnants of the old Kasteelspoort industrial cableway, uncover the story of the remarkable operation that once carried workers and heavy materials up the mountain during the construction of the reservoirs in the 1890s.
The route is strenuous but non-technical, with some light scrambling. It is a proper mountain hike that rewards persistence with increasingly spectacular scenery and a sense of adventure that you simply don't get from following the most obvious route to the top.
Highlights
- Hike up Table Mountain on a guided tour along the Kasteelspoort trail
- Discover the mountain's hidden gems, including a secret cave
- Enjoy panoramic views of Camps Bay, the Atlantic, and Cape Town
- Learn about the history of the Kasteelspoort industrial cableway
- Visit a dramatic viewpoint known as the Diving Board for photos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike is strenuous and involves some light scrambling.
The route is approximately 6 km with an elevation gain of 900 m.
Best time to start is early morning.
From Cape Town City Bowl, drive towards Camps Bay via Kloof Nek Road and continue into Theresa Avenue. The trail starts near the top of Theresa Avenue, where a short uphill section of Jeep Track leads to the Pipe Track and the Kasteelspoort trailhead.
INCLUDED
- Guided hike through Kasteelspoort
- Visit to hidden cave
- Visit to the Diving Board viewpoint
- Historical insights about Kasteelspoort industrial cableway
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the starting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.