Guided Table Mountain Hike – Kasteelspoort Scenic Route｜South Africa

Kasteelspoort is a classic and beautiful Table Mountain route which should not be missed. It is longer, less crowded and more scenic than many of the mountains other routes.

The ascent is more forgiving than other routes as well and guides hikers up a massive ravine known as Kasteelspoort (Castle’s Gate) towards the top, but not before passing Breakfast Rock – the site of the old lower cable car station and an amazing place to have, well, breakfast, or a light snack.

Once at the top of the initial ascent, you'll be taken to probably the most famous photography spot on the mountain – the diving board. This is a surfboard like rock that juts out over the abyss and, whilst not for the faint-hearted, it's well worth the Insta-grammable picture.

From here, you'll then make your way through the Valley of the Red Gods, an undulating 2 hour walk towards the Table Mountain summit. Your mountain guide will lead you on a brief but powerful silent walking meditation engaging in the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch, enhancing your presence and appreciation for the mountains natural beauty.

Once on the summit, you'll be afforded amazing views of the City Bowl, surrounding Oceans and Robben Island and you'll have the chance to take an extended break at a semi-secret location and simply absorb all of the amazing surroundings. Having taken any and all desired pictures, you'll slowly make your way to the cable car station having ascended one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.