Category Archives: Table Mountain
Noordhoek Peak via Steenberg Ridge & Panorama Path
The direct path from Silvermine Dam to the Blackburn Ravine view point platform is a regular for me, being part of the Hoerikwaggo Trail and a quick and easy way to this popular lookout point. It was great therefore to … Continue reading
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Noordhoek Beach to Silvermine, via Chapman’s Peak
I have probably written about this one before, but being one of my favourite hikes it is worth revisiting. The route up Chapman’s Peak was one of the few new paths that were created, specifically for the Hoerikwaggo Trail trekking … Continue reading
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Cape Point Trail in the wind
Doing the Cape Point Trail with the Reydams family group over the weekend of 23rd July proved to me once again that in all but the most extreme conditions this is a wonderful hike. The winds were strong going down … Continue reading
Caveman’s Overhang
Caveman's Overhang 16042011 We did this awesome route on Saturday with Meridian Hiking Club. We left early from Constantia Nek to join Karen and he hiking club group that had spent the night at Overseers Cottage. I had done … Continue reading
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Simonstown to Smitswinkel section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
By no means the longest or the toughest section of the trail, nevertheless it is a good five to six hour walk with an uphill pull at the beginning and a steep downhill at the end. A word of warning, … Continue reading
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Slangkop Redhill section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
Slangkop Redhill March 2011 Probably the easiest and shortest section of the Hoerikwaggo Trail, nevertheless, challenging on a really hot day at 35 degrees C. Starting with a short and easy up hill section to veiws overlooking Kommetjie and Slangkop … Continue reading
Drip Disas
The first Drip Disas are out on the Aquaduct on Table Mountain. One of the most beautiful flowers to appear at this time of the year. These photos taken on a hike from Junction Peak on the Aquaduct path. There … Continue reading
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Klipspringer on Table Mountain
These photos taken by Mariana Delport of Cape Eco Tours, while walking the Table Mountain Trail on 12th November 2010. Klipspringer were recently reintroduced to the Back Table of Table Mountain, but sightings and particularly photographs are still rare. The … Continue reading
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Table Mountain cableway closed for repair
For guided day walks up Table Mountain during this time contact 0828824388. Next departure 9 am Tuesday from Platteklip Gorge weather permitting.
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Table Mountain Trail – Mark and Jane
Hello Frank, Yes, we both arrived back in the UK on separate flights about 45 mins apart on Tues. It was FREEZING when we got off the planes! We miss the blue sky, bright sunshine and wonderful scenery. The memories … Continue reading →
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