How long does it take to climb up Table Mountain?

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. These figure estimates assume relatively good fitness and factor in rest breaks.



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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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The best way to do this is to take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain. It is fairly expensive so some people prefer to go up Signal Hill, which is free and you can drive there.

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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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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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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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The top of Table Mountain is one of the best places to enjoy views of the city. On a clear day, you can see Robben Island, the V & A Waterfront, the city bowl, harbour and so much more. Take your time walking along the pathways to enjoy the various views. And take lots of photos.

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Cape Town's famous Table Mountain Cable Car will close this year July 24, 2023 through August 6, 2023 for annual maintenance. It will reopen on August, 7, 2023.

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Ascend Table Mountain for free on your birthday and be mesmerized by the magnificent views of the Mother City. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway offers a complimentary trip to South African citizens on any day of the month in which their birthday falls.

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Table Mountain Cable Car Special: Ride for Free on Your Birthday.

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It is the only South African and only natural site on the planet to have a constellation of stars named after it. The constellation is called “Mensa”, which means 'table' in Latin. 2. Having withstood 6 million years of erosion, it hosts the richest floral kingdom on earth, with more than 1 470 floral species.

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