Cape Town - Hike up Table Mountain via the India Venster route!
3 h
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Stop At: Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Hiking Table Mountain is one of the best activities in Cape Town and the adventurous India Venster route is a classic!
This challenging and spectacular ascent on the north face of Table Mountain offers stupendous views over the Mother City, Kloof Corner, Lion’s Head and Camps Bay. Visit the famous “Window” which together with India Ravine gives this route its name. This is a moderate to strenuous hike with some rock scrambling and exposure to heights. You need to be comfortable with exposure (vertical drops) and using your hands to negotiate a number of B-grade rock pitches. In the crux section there are steel stales and chains to aid the hiker.
Adventure and views aside there'll also be a focus on interpreting the natural and cultural elements of Table Mountain and Cape Town which adds so much to your experience.
Once on the summit plateau and successfully ascending 800 meters of rocky terrain we'll jump on the Cable Car for the quick trip down (R190 pp - weather permitting). We stroll over the summit area for about 30 minutes, after scaling the mountain, to savour the vistas however if you would prefer to linger longer on the summit and visit the cafe / restaurant then that's perfectly fine and we'll say our goodbyes at the Upper Cable Station.
If it is very windy and the cableway is not operating then we need to hike down Platteklip Gorge which adds on an extra 1.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Hiking Table Mountain is one of the best activities in Cape Town and the adventurous India Venster route is a classic!
This challenging and spectacular ascent on the north face of Table Mountain offers stupendous views over the Mother City, Kloof Corner, Lion’s Head and Camps Bay. Visit the famous “Window” which together with India Ravine gives this route its name. This is a moderate to strenuous hike with some rock scrambling and exposure to heights. You need to be comfortable with exposure (vertical drops) and using your hands to negotiate a number of B-grade rock pitches. In the crux section there are steel stales and chains to aid the hiker.
Adventure and views aside there'll also be a focus on interpreting the natural and cultural elements of Table Mountain and Cape Town which adds so much to your experience.
Once on the summit plateau and successfully ascending 800 meters of rocky terrain we'll jump on the Cable Car for the quick trip down (R190 pp - weather permitting). We stroll over the summit area for about 30 minutes, after scaling the mountain, to savour the vistas however if you would prefer to linger longer on the summit and visit the cafe / restaurant then that's perfectly fine and we'll say our goodbyes at the Upper Cable Station.
If it is very windy and the cableway is not operating then we need to hike down Platteklip Gorge which adds on an extra 1.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Professional Guide
Not included
- One-way Cable Car Ticket (R190 pp)
- Snacks - Please bring water and a light snack for the hike. Approximately 1.5 - 2 litres water per person, and a small snack (e.g. Trail Bar, Fruit, Nuts, etc.).
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Sport
75%
Tourism
45%
Cultural
15%
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