Hike Table Mountain in Cape Town with an Experienced Guide Devil’s Peak Summit Guided Hike
ID: GYG980040-O-1521703
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Beautiful guided hiking tour on Table Mountain or Lion's Head in Cape Town with an expert qualified guide. Choose your own adventure with customisable trails and enjoy the views at the top.
Experience Cape Town’s natural wonders on your terms with a guided hiking tour offering customizable trails on two iconic peaks. Choose your starting point: Tafelberg Road (Lower Cable Car Station) for Table Mountain’s rugged routes, Kloof Nek for scenic ascents, Kirstenbosch Gardens for forested tranquility, or Signal Hill Road for Lion’s Head’s panoramic loop.
Choose from a variety of trails, including Table Mountain’s India Venster (2.5 km, 700m gain) with chain scrambles and Camps Bay views; Kasteelspoort (4 km, 700m gain) via Pipe Track for Twelve Apostles vistas; Skeleton Gorge (5 km, 800m gain) through lush Disa Gorge; or Lion’s Head (5.2 km round trip, 669m summit) with its 360-degree city-ocean panorama and optional chain climb.
At your chosen summit—Table Mountain’s plateau (1,086m) near Maclear’s Beacon or Lion’s Head’s peak—select a gourmet picnic (biltong, rooibos tea, malva pudding), a fynbos foraging walk, or a storytelling session with Khoi legends. Guides tailor insights to your route, covering geological marvels (360 million years old Table Mountain) or Lion’s Head’s lunar allure.
Descent choices range from Platteklip Gorge (2.8 km), the cableway, Lion’s Head’s loop return, or your ascent path. Tours depart daily at 5:00 AM or 5:00 PM from Kloof Nek, with optional transport, gear (headlamps), and a optional professional photographer. Craft your perfect hike across these UNESCO treasures.
Highlights
- Choose your own adventure with a customizable guided hiking tour
- Learn about the geological marvels of Table Mountain and Lion's Head
- Take in the views of the city and ocean from the top of Lion's Head
- Get the chance to forage for fynbos or listen to Khoi legends
- Recommendations of local spots in and around Cape Town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat
Camera is recommended for capturing the stunning views
Be prepared for physical activity
Check weather conditions before your hike
Cableway ticket for descent is not included and must be purchased separately if chosen
We will be in contact if there is any important information to share with you or your group.
INCLUDED
- Secret photo spots
- Guided hiking tour
- Customizable trails
- Choice of starting points
- Options for different routes
- Fynbos foraging walk or storytelling session
- Insights into geological and historical aspects
- Hiking gear (headlamps)
NOT INCLUDED
- Cableway tickets
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Photographer included
- Transport to starting point
- Transport to back to your accommodation
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.
