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, one of the most famous spots on the mountain. Get your hiking gear on and let's go explore!

Description

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

First, we'll explore the Kirstenbosch Garden and its collection of unique fynbos plants native to South Africa, serving as a warm-up before we hit the trail.

Then, we will follow a path between waterfalls and trees to the gorge, where the adventure begins. Our route through Skeleton Gorge covers approximately 6.5 kilometers (4 miles). The hike is rated easy, with some short steep sections and a rocky stream bed.

While trekking through the gorge, enjoy the stunning waterfalls and lush landscapes. The ultimate reward comes at the plateau's top, where we will descend a set of stairs leading to scenic sandy beaches.

After a three-hour journey, we'll loop back to our starting point, concluding this excursion.