Skeleton Gorge Hiking Tour from Cape Town

Get ready for an epic adventure on Table Mountain, the iconic symbol of Cape Town! Our hiking route will take us through the renowned Skeleton Gorge. Gear up and let's explore!

Description

We'll meet at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the designated time to begin this hike through Table Mountain National Park.

We'll start by exploring the Kirstenbosch Garden and its unique fynbos plants from South Africa, warming up before the trail.

Next, we will follow a path through waterfalls and trees to the gorge, where the real adventure starts. Our route covers approximately 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) through Skeleton Gorge. It is an easy-level hike with short steep sections and a rocky stream bed. Along the way, we will share the intriguing story behind its name.

As we trek through the gorge, enjoy stunning waterfalls and lush landscapes. The reward awaits at the plateau's top, where we will descend a set of stairs to beautiful sandy beaches.

After a three-hour journey, we will return to our starting point, concluding this unforgettable excursion.