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Skeleton Gorge Hike up Table Mountain
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$233.54
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Overview
Skeleton Gorge offers a breathtaking ascent of Table Mountain, showcasing the stunning beauty of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden along the way. Guided by local experts, you'll navigate this remarkable landscape while gaining insights into its rich biodiversity.
- 🏞️ Guided Hike: Enjoy a 6-hour guided hike led by knowledgeable local guides, sharing fascinating insights about the flora and fauna.
- 🌲 Begin your adventure at Kirstenbosch, wandering through the garden to appreciate its breathtaking highlights before embarking on your ascent.
- 🧗♂️ Tackle a rugged streambed and six wooden ladders, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience as you climb toward the summit.
- 🌼 Reach the Back Table at 2,428 ft (740 m) and continue to Maclear's Beacon at 3,563 ft (1,086 m), surrounded by vibrant Fynbos flora.
- 🌦️ In winter, if conditions are too wet, the hike may reroute via Nursery Ravine, ensuring safety while still offering stunning views.
- ⏰ Kirstenbosch opens at 8:00 AM, marking the start of your unforgettable hiking experience.
- 🥤 A thermos of tea will be provided for you to enjoy at the summit, enhancing your experience amidst the stunning vistas.
- 🚖 After your adventure, relax as you wait for your taxi or rideshare at the base of the mountain on Tafelberg Road.
- 🌍 The hike covers approximately 4.3 miles (7 km) with an elevation gain of 3,281 ft (1,000 m), ensuring a fulfilling and invigorating journey.
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Skeleton Gorge Hike up Table Mountain
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- We bring along a thermos/flask for a cup of tea on the mountain.
- Please bring trail food/snacks eg. energy bar, dried fruit, sandwich to enjoy along the trail.
- Please bring at 1.5 - 2 litres water per person
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - one way ticket for descent
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Table Mountain
Meeting point
We meet at the entrance to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. There is a large parking area at the Main Gate (Gate 1) where you'll find the Vida e Cafe coffee shop.
Google Maps - "vida e caffe Kirstenbosch (H)"
Uber - "vida e caffe Kirstenbosch (H)"
Return details
We meet at the entrance to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. There is a large parking area at the Main Gate (Gate 1) where you'll find the Vida e Cafe coffee shop.
Google Maps - "vida e caffe Kirstenbosch (H)"
Uber - "vida e caffe Kirstenbosch (H)"
We will hike to the summit of Table Mountain via Skeleton Gorge, one of the most beautiful routes affording amazing views, biodiversity and adventure!
We set off from the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, meandering through to see the main features, and then ascend the forested river gorge to reach the Back Table where our water reservoirs are located. From here we continue through over Fynbos shrubland to Maclear's Beacon (1086m ASL) and the Upper Cable Station with views over the city.
The Cape Floral Kingdom holds incredible diversity and endemism and you'll come away with a good understanding of our unique flora which we'll discuss throughout the journey.
The activity requires a good level of fitness as we gain 1000 metres in elevation & cover around 7 km in distance.
There is some technical rock scrambling (use of hands) and minor exposure to heights (vertical drops) which is made easier with 6 x fixed wooden ladders.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 7km
Duration: 6hours
Elevation: 1000m
Terrain: Footpath, ladders, minor rock scrambling.
Once we get to the base of the mountain on Tafelberg Road we'll wait for you until your taxi/uber picks you up.
We set off from the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, meandering through to see the main features, and then ascend the forested river gorge to reach the Back Table where our water reservoirs are located. From here we continue through over Fynbos shrubland to Maclear's Beacon (1086m ASL) and the Upper Cable Station with views over the city.
The Cape Floral Kingdom holds incredible diversity and endemism and you'll come away with a good understanding of our unique flora which we'll discuss throughout the journey.
The activity requires a good level of fitness as we gain 1000 metres in elevation & cover around 7 km in distance.
There is some technical rock scrambling (use of hands) and minor exposure to heights (vertical drops) which is made easier with 6 x fixed wooden ladders.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 7km
Duration: 6hours
Elevation: 1000m
Terrain: Footpath, ladders, minor rock scrambling.
Once we get to the base of the mountain on Tafelberg Road we'll wait for you until your taxi/uber picks you up.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Skeleton Gorge Hike up Table Mountain
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$233.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!