CLASSIC Hike Series

Guided hikes in our CLASSIC Series are ideal for first-time visitors to Cape Town who would like to summit Table Mountain or Lion's Head in a guided group setting.

Hikes depart daily. Number of participants are limited to maximum 8 persons per hike. Bookings are handled on a first come first serve basis and close 48 hours before the start of the hike. Book in advance to secure your space.

CLASSIC TABLE MOUNTAIN & LION’S HEAD

Choose from the following hikes:

Scheduled CLASSIC Hikes Include:

  • Registered hiking guide. An expert qualified and registered hiking guide leads each hike, managing the pace to ensure the group stays together and the hike doesn’t run over time. The guides provide context of the fynbos vegetation, geology and history of the trails, facilitate a deeper connection with nature and take care of every participant’s safety and wellbeing during the hike.

  • Hike-readiness assessment. Participants’ hike readiness is assessed prior to the hike to ensure the hike matches their level of fitness.

  • We keep within the set time duration. The pace of the hikes is managed to ensure the hike finishes within the set time duration.

  • Small groups. Group size is limited to 8 participants.

  • Detailed itinerary. Participants receive a detailed itinerary with route description, what to expect, what to bring etc. in advance.

  • Tea-break treats. Coffee/tea and a small complimentary snack.

  • Mountain Safety. Fully equipped First Aid Kit, Satellite Messenger Device and relevant Emergency Rescue Contact Numbers goes along with the guide on every hike.

Scheduled CLASSIC Hikes Exclude:

  • Transport. To and from start and end-point.

  • Access Permits. Access permits to all nature reserves are excluded from the tariffs and for participants’ own account.

  • Aerial Cable Way Tickets. Some hikes require access to the mountain via the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way, the cost which are excluded from the tariffs and for participants own account.

  • Hiking Down if the Aerial Cable Way is closed. An additional fee of R500 per person is payable in the event that the Aerial Cable Way is closed and we have to hike down Table Mountain.

  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Tickets. Some hikes require access to the mountain via Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, the cost which are excluded from the tariffs and for participants own account.

  • Any snacks and drinks not indicated in the itinerary. Participants are responsible to bring and carry their own water, lunch and snacks.

  • Hiking backpack and gear. Participants are responsible to bring and carry their own daypack with warm clothing, rain gear etc. as set out in the itinerary.