Table Mountain Hiking – Platteklip Hike (Xtr )

In our opinion, no Cape Town visit is complete without taking a hike up the iconic Table Mountain, and with it reaching the height of 1085m it shows off the most beautiful views of the Mother City. Enjoy the beautiful scenic hiking that Table mountain offers with breathtaking views, sheer adventure and the rich floral biodiversity of The Table Mountain National Park which forms part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site – home to over 8200 plant species, of which 80% is fynbos.

Platteklip Gorge Hiking trail is the oldest and most direct route to the summit and therefore also the most popular, so expect company along the way. It is quite a strenuous hike, so be prepared to spend roughly around 2 hours climbing the front face of Table Mountain which overlooks the City Centre, Table Bay and Robben Island. The route we follow was the first recorded route to be hiked by early explorers dating back to the early 1500’s! This is the only way to truly appreciate the views from the top of Table Mountain!

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