Table Mountain Hike: Scenic Views & Unique Flora

Embark on a small group morning hike via India Venster to Table Mountain, enjoying spectacular views and engaging with our knowledgeable tour guide. Discover the unique floral kingdom and rare wildlife of this iconic African mountain.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Table Mountain - The trail derives its name from the distinctive shape of the ravine nestled between two towering rock formations, offering one of the most scenic viewpoints and photo opportunities. The path begins just behind the lower cable car station, ascending directly up Table Mountain until it intersects with the contour path. The route…
What's Included
  • Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
  • Photos & video
  • First Aid kit
What's Not Included
  • Cable car ticket one way down
Additional Information

Our group size for hikes is intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 4 people to ensure a personalized and engaging experience with our tour guide. The India Venster hiking trail is renowned for its strenuous path and dramatic panoramas. The term ‘Venster’, translating to ‘window’ in Afrikaans, designates the breathtaking viewpoint we encounter,…

Location
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Tafelberg Road
Our tour guide will be meeting our guest at Table Mountain lower cable car station ticket office. https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1vEDTT4wVKZpFo48
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_m
Feb 23, 2025
Challenging rewarding hike - Amazing hike. Challenging, nothing insane, but you definitely have to enjoy rock scrambling and climbing with all fours at times. It can get a bit aerial and vertiginous in 2-3 spots, so if major fears of heights that may make it a bit difficult. But overall I highly recommend this hike. Best to do with a guide or someone with experience because may be easy to lose the trail
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Hannah_s
Feb 15, 2025
Best hike ever! - We had an amazing time hiking India Venster with Patrick! He was such a fantastic guide. I was nervous about the scrambling sections as I hadn’t done much of that before. However, Patrick was there every step of the way and showed us exactly what to do. I don’t think I could have done it without his guidance but thanks to him we managed it all without any problems. Plus, I realised just how much fun scrambling is and am now excited to do more in the future! The route is stunning, and so beautiful. In fact, I didn’t want the hike to end! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. This is easily one of the best things that I have ever done in Cape Town and the ULTIMATE way to experience the beauty of Table Mountain. Thank you!
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Danielle_v
Feb 2, 2025
Patrick is a dream guide! - Patrick was the perfect guide. India Venster is not for the faint of heart. And while I am in pretty good shape I was very slow on the day of the hike. Patrick was patient, positive and very good company sharing stories about the mountain and the flora around us. He was especially amazing when we got to the scrambling and showed me exactly where to place my feet as we ascended. This by far was my favorite part of the hike and it was all thanks to Patrick's expert guidance. I am so glad I did this hike. It will stay with me for a long time. A highlight of my trip.
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Savannah_c
Dec 1, 2024
Bucket List Hike - My husband and I loved this guided hike. Table Mountain is beautiful, and the India Venster trail is the perfect blend of hiking and novice rock climbing. Our guide Patrick was outstandingly fun and patient, and his instructions helped us (non-climbers) get up this trail’s climbing sections without ever feeling nervous or unsafe. If you like nature and adventure, this is a must do in Cape Town!
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Gillian_f
Apr 21, 2024
A great challenge with beautiful views - A challenging climb but worth it for the views and feeling of achievement. André my guide was very good, encouraging at the difficult climbing and maintaining the right pace for me.
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Jemimah_d
Mar 17, 2024
A must see - It was a bit wet and very overcast so we ended up having to go a different route. Our guide Johan was super knowledgeable and the contact was amazing, he let us know the forecast the day before and how to prepare ourselves. We learned so much about the local plants, birds, and geology. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and don't be put off by grey weather!
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Heather
Feb 16, 2024
Awesome hike! - I had such a great time mountain biking with my guide, Patrick, that I signed up to do a morning Table Mountain hike as well. Good to start early (when it’s quieter & cooler) the hike was challenging but still in the realm of my skill set! Patrick knew all the best ways to scramble the more technical areas we came across. He was also very knowledgeable of the area and terrain. Highly recommend this hike for outdoor enthusiasts! Don’t miss out!
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Philip_r
Feb 8, 2024
Exciting hike and awesome guide - Our guide Patrick was extremely knowledgeable about the history and biology of the area. The pace was perfect, with rest breaks for photos and interesting information. Would definitely recommend for a table mountain hike. This was the best hike me and my wife have ever been on!
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514martyng
Jan 15, 2024
India Venster Climb - Patrick took our family group of three up India Venster. We all thoroughly enjoyed the climb and found it physically and technically challenging but great fun. We had lots of short rest stops with some local history from Patrick to recover after difficult sections and this made it more enjoyable. He was very patient with us on the technical sections and gave good advice. Definitely recommend for a half day out in Cape Town.
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Carola_k
Dec 2, 2023
Great views while hiking up on top of Table Mountain - Patrick was great - very experienced, friendly and helpful! The tour was amazing- great views, steep but with lovely flowers everywhere.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).