Hiking Tours · GUIDED DAY HIKES IN CAPE TOWN
This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 4 guided day hikes in Cape Town worth the money, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join guides such as Robert, Lindy, Brad, or Brandon for a three-hour Lion’s Head hike timed for sunrise or sunset. Expect scrambling, ladders, chains, dark sections, head torches, plant and wildlife information, and help with photos from the summit.
“Lindy was a great and informative guide who took good care of everyone”
Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5-hour sunset hike up Lion’s Head. Stuart, Rob, Greg, and Fatima have led this route, sharing local nature, history, and culture while helping with steep rocks and ladders. Expect a small group of up to seven, sunset views, and a dark walk down.
“Our guide. , Stuart was excellent . He was so experienced and knowledgeable about Lions Head , the climb including teaching us about the area, nature, flowers and animals. He showed us the best route up and down and kept us feeling safe and happy. He loves his work and you can tell. I highly recommend him and his guide company!”
You’ll climb Table Mountain by the direct Platteklip Gorge route with an experienced guide, capped at 10 people. Expect a steady, busy path, Cape Town and Table Bay views, central hotel pickup, water, and a snack. The cableway ride down costs extra.
“Well organised, collected direct from our hotel at the time agreed. Clear communication upfront.”
Join a qualified local guide, possibly Lynette, for a 3.5-hour India Venster hike up Table Mountain. You will scramble over short rocky sections, cross narrow ledges, and see Cape Town, Table Bay, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and the Atlantic Ocean. Cableway descent is extra.
“Amazing experience with Lynette - would highly recommend! Lynette was friendly and knowledgeable and the hike was super fun.”
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