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Table Mountain Guided Hike – Skeleton Gorge Route

By Aktiv Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$156 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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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 AM
Price details
AU$155.99 x 1 AdultAU$155.99
Total
Price is AU$155.99
Until Sat, 18 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided hike up Skeleton Gorge
  • Inclusions
    Expert Mountain Guide ( English/German)
  • Inclusions
    Qualified Wilderness First Aider
  • Inclusions
    Information on history, flora and fauna of the area
  • Inclusions
    Access to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ( Entry fee not included )
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the historic Table Mountain dams
  • Inclusions
    Traverse across the Table Mountain top
  • Inclusions
    Maclear's Beacon -Table Mountains highest point
  • Inclusions
    Beautiful views
  • Inclusions
    Stunning floral kingdom
  • Exclusions
    Cable car tickets down ( Cable car closed 27 July to 9 August 2026
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport 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: 5 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

    Sun cream & 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

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 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