Skeleton Gorge Hike on Table Mountain

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(4 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide.

What's Included

Services of your professional, experienced and knowledgeable guide
A snack
Bottled water
We offer free pick up and drop off in the city center and immediate surrounds only
Entrance fee into Kirstenbosch botanical garden
Cableway Ticket down
Taxi back to the start of the trail

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer free pick up and drop off in the city center or immediate surrounds only.

OR
Meeting point

Meet at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Gate 2

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The route starts on the lush, western slope of Table Mountain in the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. It follows a shaded ravine, covered in indigenous forest and includes a few wooden ladders. After reaching the summit, there is still a steady climb through pristine fynbos to the highest point on the mountain, Maclear’s Beacon. From there it traverses the whole flat tabletop to the cableway station with superb views of the city, Lion’s head and Table Bay.Hike Duration: About 4 and a half hours
Hike Distance: About 6.5km / 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 900 meters / 3000 feet

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by OTC Adventures Pty Ltd

Tags

Hiking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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