Table Mountain Hiking: Scenic India Venster Trail in Cape Town, South Africa
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Cape Town
Embark on a challenging and scenic hike up Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, beaches, and surrounding peaks on the India Venster Trail.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 5821 Tafelberg Rd - Join our professional guide on an exhilarating adventure up Table Mountain. This hike offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, showcasing breathtaking views and unique natural wonders.

Enjoy an exciting scramble up rocky outcrops. Look back at the picturesque white sands of Cape Town’s renowned beaches and the sparkling waves of Table Bay.

Prepare to be awe-struck by the panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks and the city below. Take in the sweeping vistas, marvel at the rugged beauty of the mountain, and capture countless memorable moments through your camera lens.

Finally, after conquering the challenging terrain, relish some well-deserved time at the summit of Table Mountain, considered the 7th Natural Wonder of the World. Take advantage of the ample photo opportunities and soak in the awe-inspiring vistas stretching out in every direction.

To conclude your adventure, enjoy a convenient descent by cable car, allowing you to fully appreciate the magnitude and grandeur of Table Mountain from a different perspective. This hike with a professional guide promises an unforgettable experience that combines physical exertion with unparalleled natural beauty.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • One Way Cable Car Fee
  • Transport
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

A challenging but definitely more scenic route to the summit of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Scramble up rocky outcrops. Look back onto the white sands of Cape Town’s iconic beaches and the glimmering swells of Table Bay. Get a 360-degree view of surrounding Devil’s Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill above the city below. Enjoy some time and many photo opportunities on the summit of the 7th Natural Wonder of The World, before catching the cable car down. Enjoy this less touristy route!

  • Dress code is sports/hiking gear, comfortable walking shoes and a warm top
  • Please bring a sufficient amount of water in your backpack
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
  • Activity is weather and safety dependent
Location
5821 Tafelberg Rd
Tafelberg Road
The trail starts next to the bus stop at the lower cable station.
Cancellation Policy

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

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624juhik
Dec 21, 2023
Incredible experience! Beautiful, challenging and fun! - I had the BEST time on this hike. I did the India Venster trail which was really fun. It was a really diverse trail which made the journey to the top beautiful, engaging, breathtaking and with some interesting challenges. I would highly recommend Rob, he’s extremely knowledgable and kind. It was great to have him alongside as a friend and helpful as a coach to know the best ways to climb the mountain and the rocks (foot and hand placement etc). I hve so many amazing pictures and videos from the trail, it was honestly such a fun experience! Make sure you take lots of water with you!
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Resort35467671953
Nov 2, 2023
awesome - It was a fantastic tour with my guide Rob. He was an excellent guide with much knowledge and show you how to climb. It was my best experience in Cape Town.
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J8582mrsarahb
Aug 1, 2023
Adventures at Table Mountain - Thank you Rob for this unforgettable hike at India Venster. I didn't want to hike alone on Table Mountain, so I booked a tour by wild things outdoor. I didn't regret it for a second. The communication in advance was super easy. The pace was always adapted and in the difficult parts he explained everything to me in detail. We had a lot of fun discovering geology, the rocks and cracks. Rob always has coffee with him for the summit and knows the best places for it. I can only recommend the tours and would do it again at any time.
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J1901isleonardoc
Jul 29, 2023
Wonderful foggy day - Table Mountain Is amazing. This route, in particular, is so varied. My guide was Rob, he is wonderful and helped me to understand the beauty of the mountain although it's covered by the fog
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Lydia
Mar 9, 2019
Brilliant hike even in bad weather! - Stuart is a fantastic guide who clearly loves what he does and is keen to impart knowledge and get you excited about the wonderful fynbos all around you on the hiking trail It's a great route up Table Mountain and we always felt safe and never rushed. Sadly we went up on a day when the mountain had it's table cloth on and hiked through the cloud to the top, but we had a fab time despite this! Highly recommended route in any weather :)
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David
Sep 26, 2018
Fabulous way to see table mountain - We had an incredible experience with Stuart. He guided us on the India Venster route up Table Mountain and, while it was a *little* scary at times for people with a fear of heights (like me), he made us extremely comfortable and safe. He was extremely knowledgeable about flora, fauna, and the history of Cape Town and this was one of our top adventures while in South Africa. Book it today!
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Tallie2013
Sep 25, 2018
Excellent guiding company - Highly recommend Wild Things Outdoors; I did two tours with them: Lions Head at Sunrise and India Venster Table Mountain, both with excellent guides who were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and provided fantastic experiences during my visit to Cape Town.
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