Can you sleep on top of Table Mountain?

To celebrate this pristine landmark, South African National Parks have a variety of places to stay that offer peace and quiet in these natural surroundings. There are luxury tented camps close to the beach as well as cottages in the forest, and even on top of Table Mountain.



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When exploring the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) a lot of hikers enjoy adding the extra challenge of hiking at night. The full moon hike up Lion's Head is a highly popular monthly event, and some hikers also enjoy tackling Table Mountain at night. You must be extra vigilant when embarking on a night hike.

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Winter in Cape Town is never particularly cold and rarely goes lower than 10°C. But temperatures can go down to just a few degrees at the Top of Table Mountain, so be prepared. June, July, and August are some of the wettest months in Cape Town, often a likely time to have storms.

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A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.

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Because of the steep cliffs around the summit, direct ascents from the city side are limited. Platteklip Gorge, a prominent gorge up the centre of the main table, is a popular and straightforward direct ascent to the summit. Par for the course is about 2.5 hours depending on fitness.

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Always bring something warm even on summer days, just in case, as weather can quickly change and it can get cold and windy at the top of the mountain. Even if the forecast is good. Shorts are preferred in summer, but loose-fitting pants are also fine. It's always best to wear something light.

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A lot of hikers start their hike in the morning, which offers a number of advantages. The mountain isn't as crowded later in the day, though, making this the best time to hike Table Mountain for some. Then again, it's just as quiet in the very early hours.

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Hike Table Mountain. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 99% of travelers recommend this experience.

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Table Mountain has long held deep cultural and historical significance for the local Khoikhoi and San communities, who recognize it as a spiritual place and symbol of their heritage. In addition, its slopes bear traces of early human habitation, making it an important archaeological site.

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For comparison, the hottest month in Table Mountain National Park, January, has days with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows of 62°F (17°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C).

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A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.

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Two main table Mountain hiking routes: Platteklip Gorge and the rest. Platteklip Gorge is the quickest and easiest route to the summit, but also the least scenic and exciting.

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The North Teton Trail is a bit longer (6.6 miles one-way) than the Face Trail, but less steep, while the Face Trail is shorter (4.1 miles one-way) but quite a bit steeper (and by steep, we mean steep!). Both climb just over 4,000 feet to get to the 11,106 foot summit of Table Mountain.

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