Hiking Trails and Trips
Trips
One of my favourite corners of the Cape, with caves, nooks, crannies and indigenous forests to explore..... Enjoy the views over False Bay and when you are done, head to Olympia Cafe for some wonderful culinary delights!
If you like scrambling and exploring nooks and crannies, this one is for you. There are also breathtaking views over Constantia Nek and Orange Kloof, making the bushwhacking efforts worthwhile. Watch out for Puff Adders!
A walk that has everything from magnificent views over Orange Kloof, to squeezing through a "Hole in the Wall" to emerge in a hidden indigenous forest.
A lovely hike across the mountain, starting with a stroll along the Pipe Track and then making a rapid assent up the Three Firs route. From the top, we crossed Slangolie ravine and made a detour to the subterranean cracks which shelter a number of ancient yellowood trees, and out onto a marvellous breakfast deck with a magnificent views of Camps Bay and Lion's Head below. From there we backtracked across Slangolie...
Spring is here and there's no better way of kicking off the hiking season in Cape Town with a climb to one of the peninsula's best view points.
A little known treasure of a walk with spectacular views over False Bay and Noordhoek. Check out the Africa shaped rock pool at the top!
Officially this trail has been closed by Table Mountain National Park, but with some care it remains an exciting assent up the mountain, first to the lip of a 20 m waterfall and then up the river bed itself, above the falls (dry in summer). At the point where the gorge narrows and appears to reach a dead end, take a path up a series of ledges to the left. After that,...
This is an interesting little gem of a gorge which is not that well known due to its proximity to Newlands Ravine, which is the standard way up to the Saddle from the Contour Path. Care must be taken near the top, which is very steep and should not be attempted after rain.
If you ever have a couple of hours to spare, head out to this little koppie overlooking the majestic Llandudno beach and Sandy Bay. Start by buzzing yourself through the security gate on Valley View Drive (off Mount Rhodes Drive) and walk up to the top of the road to the mast and turn left up a well marked path. The last section requires some easy scrambling, but the views are worth...
Another classic hike, for those who like a bit of a thrill and like looking down into big open spaces. Do this one when the weather is good and you will not be disappointed!!
Possibly among the best hikes in the world, India Venster is a must for any one with a sence of adventure. The tricky sections are now assisted by chains and staples, but even with this extra protection, do not attempt this hike if you are inexperienced and do not have a head for heights.
Magical as ever... The closest you will ever get to Lord of the Rings in Cape Town :-)
An exciting alternative route to the top of Table Mountain with spectacular Atlantic views.
A magical hike with absolutely everything!
The plan was to do Duiker ridge, but there was cloud cover on top. We moved around to the Camp's Bay side and headed towards Blind Gully. This time strong winds sent us back. Ah well, there's always next week......
A really fun hike with lots of interesting scrambles.
This was possibly the largest concentration of Gravity researchers ever to climb Table Mountain.
A marvelous journey through ancient history, this short hike through the vast, tumbled rockscapes and strange formations sculpted by the winds of time is a wonderful reminder to those of us who live in the city to get out more and explore the cultural and ecological richness of this beautiful land.
A short but very enjoyable scramble to the top with magnificent views.
