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Table Mountain: Skeleton Gorge Guided Hike to Upper Station

Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$147.84
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Overview

This guided hike offers a rare opportunity to reach the highest point of Table Mountain via the lush Skeleton Gorge, starting in the world-famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Unlike busier routes, this trail winds through cool indigenous forest, streams, and waterfalls, with exciting ladder sections that add a sense of adventure.

Led by a qualified, registered mountain guide, you’ll enjoy a small-group, safety-focused experience with local insight you won’t get hiking alone. Reaching Maclear’s Beacon is a true achievement, rewarded with sweeping summit views — and the flexibility to descend by cable car or on foot, depending on conditions and preference.
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Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Cable Car Ticket Down ( R295 pp )
  • Qualified Wilderness First Aider
  • Expert Mountain Guide ( English/ German )
  • Visit to the historic Table Mountain dams
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Entry Fee (R250)
  • Information on history, flora and fauna of the area
  • Guided hike up Skeleton Gorge Expert Mountain Guide ( English/German)
  • Transportation to/from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • No Meals and drinks

Meeting point
Please meet at 07:50 at the main gate ( Gate 1 ) of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. It is advisable to purchase the entry ticket to the garden online beforehand.
Return details
Please meet at 07:50 at the main gate ( Gate 1 ) of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. It is advisable to purchase the entry ticket to the garden online beforehand.

Take on one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and rewarding mountain routes on this guided hike up Table Mountain via Skeleton Gorge. Starting at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, the trail climbs through indigenous forest, steep ravines, and rocky sections before reaching the top of the mountain at the Upper Cable Station.

This route is known for its lush scenery, dramatic ascent, and constantly changing landscape. Along the way, your guide will help keep a steady pace, offer support where needed, and share insight into the area’s flora, fauna, and history. You’ll also pass the historic Table Mountain reservoirs, adding another unique feature to the experience.

This is a physically demanding hike best suited to strong, active travelers looking for a real mountain adventure rather than an easy walk. The reward is a memorable ascent of Table Mountain on one of its most iconic trails.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Table Mountain: Skeleton Gorge Guided Hike to Upper Station

    Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    $147.84
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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