4 Mountain and Summit Hikes in Cape Town Worth Flying For

1.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60Our pick

You’ll climb Table Mountain with guides such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent, using a route matched to your fitness and confidence. Expect scrambling, fynbos, wildlife, photo stops, and views of Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles. The hike takes about three hours, followed by a cable car descent if weather permits.

“Very easy booking and organisation of hiker preparations. Very thorough pre hike briefing by our Guide Brad. As the group was more than 10 we had a second Guide Miguel. Soon after starting the group was split into 2. Both Guides were excellent and come highly recommended. Their attentiveness to safety, nature and historical facts were very informative. If anyone seeks a Guide team with the hikers safety and interests at heart are the ones. Bravo to you both!”

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2.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Cheapest way up

Join Phil, a registered Cape Town guide, for a private hike on Lions Head or Table Mountain. Choose a basic or advanced route, set your own pace, and learn about local plants, wildlife, and the city below. Three-hour hikes can include sunrise, sunset, or full moon departures, with transport available for an extra fee.

“Phill was a very good guide, we had a great time together he explained us a lot of things about Cape Town and the hiking that we were doing . He was so friendly, and as a bonus : he took a lot of photos of us and of the moment ! We highly recommend him for anyone no matter your level of hiking Phill will support you and encourage you without forcing you ! Many thanks Phill for this incredible moment !”

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3.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $65

Choose a guided climb up Table Mountain by the steep but direct Platteklip Gorge or the rugged India Venster route. Guides such as Codi, Miles, Jean-Michel, and Shaen adjust the pace, explain the mountain, and help with tricky sections. The hike takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, then you descend by cable car if it is running.

“I don't know where to start. This was not just a highlight of Cape Town but of our lives. Firstly Miles the guide was absolutely superb. Super friendly, calm, reassuring and incredibly skilled at mountaineering as well as photography. Amazing photos from him. I can't say enRead more”

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4.Lion’s Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $100

Choose Lion’s Head, India Venster, Platteklip Gorge, Skeleton Gorge, Pipe Track, or Kings Block House with an accredited Muki Venture guide. You set the pace, and your private group can adjust the route and timing. Sunrise hikes use headlamps, while some trails include ladders, scrambling, forest paths, or easy walking.

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