Author: Ryan

Table Mountain Snakes: What Hikers Need to Know

Table Mountain is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, and that includes snakes. It is a question we are occasionally asked by hikers, understandably, given how common a fear of snakes is. The good news is that snakes are rarely seen on Table Mountain's hiking trails, and genuine encounters are uncommon. How Many Snake… Continue reading Table Mountain Snakes: What Hikers Need to Know

A beginner’s guide to hiking Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

Shaded indigenous forest, fynbos covered cliffs, dramatic sandstone faces, and sweeping coastal views, Table Mountain offers an extraordinary range of scenery, with each route revealing a different side of the mountain. There is a wide variety of hiking routes across Table Mountain, ranging from short, level walks to full day summit hikes with technical scrambling.… Continue reading A beginner’s guide to hiking Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

Hiking to the Table Mountain Dams

Hidden across the top of Table Mountain are five historic dams, built more than a century ago to supply Cape Town with water. Remarkably, many Capetonians have never heard of them, despite the fact that they once supplied the entire city. Hiking to the dams is a peaceful, rewarding experience, offering a very different side… Continue reading Hiking to the Table Mountain Dams

Best time to hike Table Mountain

The best time to hike Table Mountain in Cape Town When’s the best time to hike Table Mountain? People regularly ask this question. In the summer months, the best time is before 6:30 am. But, as you might expect, it is not quite as simple as that. There are numerous factors to consider to determine… Continue reading Best time to hike Table Mountain

Table Mountain hikes that don’t go to the top

There are Table Mountain hikes that don’t go to the top Don’t let Table Mountain’s 1086-metre (3,563-foot) elevation put you off going on a Table Mountain hike. Sure, it can come across as intimidating. But Table Mountain accommodates hikers of all fitness levels and fulfils most hiking expectations. There are plenty of easy and moderate… Continue reading Table Mountain hikes that don’t go to the top