Table Mountain Hiking & Running Tours EST. 1995
About this Hike
Table Mountain hike via India Venster for experience hikers.
Hiking Table Mountain can be challenging and technical. Therefore, it is always important to be well-prepared. The hike starts at the lower cable car station right up Table Mountain to reach the contour path. The path weaves around ravines and buttresses with spectacular views. As a matter of fact, India Venster gets his name from the shape of the ravine in between two large rocks.
The trail ascends a gully veering left below the rock amphitheater before becoming steeper. Staples and chains engineered along the way render the scrambling safer. Past this section, the climbing trail wanders up to “The Ledge”. Often, a cooling breeze, as a matter of fact, a good time to enjoy the view overlooking Camps Bay and Lion’s Head. As one rounds the next corner, the path rises steeply to a higher ledge below a massive overhang. Table Mountain top cable car station is 15mn away, well done.
Hiking Table Mountain via India Venster is not a straightforward hike and sticking to the path is best. Having a tourist guide is part of safety precautions as well as checking the weather conditions, dressing appropriately and carrying enough water. Overall, the India Venster hike is an exhilarating and challenging adventure, best suited for experienced hikers seeking a more adventurous and scenic route to the summit. It combines stunning views, rock scrambling and exposure to heights for those seeking an adrenaline-filled hike. It is important to note that the hike can be dangerous and should be attempted by well-prepared, experienced hikers.
India Venster hiking tour highlights.  Â
- Climbing up gullies with the help of staples and chains.
- Spectacular views of the city on one side, the Apostles and Atlantic coastline on the other.
- A very worthwhile variation to the popular hikes on Table Mountain.
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Hike Table Mountain via India Venster Morning CEH 7
Tour Code: CEH 7
Please contact us before booking a tour.
- Fitness Level Moderate
- Technical Level Moderate
- Hike Duration: 3hrs
- Distance:Â 3km
- Terrain:Â Rocky path and many uneven steps.
- Depart Time:Â 06:30am
- Return Time:Â 1:00pm
R1,450.00
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Pickup Point
Pick-up at the Victoria Alfred hotel Waterfront or meeting point at the lower cable car station.
Return Point
The hike finishes at the top cable car station.
What to Wear
Windproof jacket, hat, hiking shoes, thermal long-sleeved base layer.
Bring
Sun block, water, energy bars or dried fruit & nuts.
Inclusions
Registered hiking guide.
Exclusions
All entrances, lunch and cable car fees.
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Hike Table Mountain via India Venster Morning CEH 7
Category Hiking Tours
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Hiking| Trail Running | Cycling | Site Seeing Tours
Customer Feedback
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In the early morning Patrick took us to climb the beautiful Table Mountain. He anticipated on the needs of the group, took great pictures for free and did every… read more thing with a smile. Absolute recommendation from me
9 February 2023 -
Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable about the region and the cable mountain ecosystem. He made the whole experience much more than just a hike up the mountain.
… read more /> He clearly knows Table Mountain inside out and was more than happy to go at our pace so that we got the most from the trip.
Would thoroughly recommend.
2 February 2023 -
Patrick is a very nice person, a great MTB-guide who is perfectly adapting to his customers’ skills. Moments of him sharing his broad knowledge of the CT-area are also moments… read more to catch breath, as the trails can sometimes be pretty demanding. Exploring the CT-region by MTB is great and Patrick made it an unforgettable experience. Thanks, Patrick!
28 January 2023 -
Cape Escape Tours has to be the best tour you could ever be on. Patrick makes your day. On timepick up, polite, knowledgeable, great driver. understands… read more the client, responds to any request, flexible. Full day tour to the cape of good hope with a great hike to the lighthouse. Had ample time for shopping and lunch. A wonderful stop @ Boulders Beach to visit penguins and a love at first site to see Simons Town. Was sad to leave at the end of the day. Any tour would be great but I’d say full days are the greatest. Going back to Cape Town I’d book everyday with him. Thank you Patrick for being amazing keep on being you as you are simply the best.
27 January 2023 -
I had the pleasure to (try) the “Mini” peninsula all day tour. Patrick met me at the lower table car station at Table Mountain to start the tour. I was… read more his only guest, so we had lot’s of time to chat. Being in CT for 30 years and doing mtb for more than 15, Patrick definitely knows the ins and outs and is a very good guide.
The views and impressions, but also the inside informations on the tour were very special and even though I had to realise I would not make it back to the cable car station (I was around 250 / 1500 altitude meters short…), I still loved every meter I rode.
Patrick was kind enough to go on on his self to get his car, after which he fetched me and brought me to my car.
In a nutshell: Patrick is a very nice and fit guy you enjoy being around with that knows the Cape very well. I can recommend booking him–should I be travelling to CT again, I will do so myself!
25 January 2023 -
If you love to hike new places this is one to experience in Cape Town. Patrick of Cape Town Tours was knowledgeable of the history, the wildlife and flora… read more and fauna of this unique area. As we went by areas he was sure to point out areas of interest and explained throughly. The hike was a challenge for this elder hiker but Patrick was patient and the to assist when needed. If ever I return to Cape Town I will definitely book another tour!
18 January 2023 -
A great tour to cape point! – We had a superior travel day to Cape Point with our driver and guide, Patrick……..he was friendly, a great driver, and a wealth of information……it all made for a memorable… read more day.
7 January 2023 -
Spectacular Mountain Biking Experience in Cape Town and Wine Country – My wife and I had an amazing ride with Patrick both along Table Mountain and then a few days later in Paarl on some excellent single track and Jeep trails.… read more The varied fauna and spectacular views left us hungry to go back and continue to ride with such a great guide. Both trips included high-end dual suspension mountain bikes and ended at lovely wineries which served excellent lunches. Patrick will be one of the first people we contact when we return to Cape Town – I couldn’t recommend a guide more highly.
24 December 2022