Abseil / Hiking: Cape Town

Abseil and Hiking in Cape Town

Price:

148 USD (R2,190) *Minimum of two people needed for the reservation.

Season:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

When:

Hike Starts between 5-6 a.m. ( confirmed time will be given once booking is made)

Height:

Abseil down 112 meters from the top of Table Mountain

Duration:

3-4 hours depending on fitness levels, pace hiked at and the Abseil duration

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation within 48 hours of the confirmed activity date, a 25% administration fee will apply.
Cancellation within 24 hours of the confirmed activity date, a 50% administration fee will apply
Full refund if cancelled due to weather.

*Please be aware of possible delays or cancellations due to poor weather conditions.

Activity Description:

Begin with a 2-3 hour hike, and conclude with abseiling. Descriptions for the hike and abseil can be seen below.

The hike:

Enjoy a SPECTACULAR guided walk up Platteklip Gorge. Experience breath taking views of the Mother City, Lions Head and the Atlantic Seaboard.
The Platteklip Gorge is about 3 km and is the most direct route to the top of the mountain. This route is steep with large rocks(similar to stairs). The route is steep but not too technical.
Hike takes approximately 2-3 hours and finishes with doing the Table Mountain Abseil.

Nature:

Cape Town lies in the Fynbos biome and forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom. There are 6 floral kingdoms globaly and the Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest and the most diverse per unit of area.
The diversity of fynbos plants is extremely high, with over 9000 species of plants occurring in the biome of which 6200 are endemic, i.e. growing nowhere else in the world.
Table Mountain supports 2200 species, more than the entire United Kingdom. Although the Fynbos only comprises 6% of the area of southern Africa, it has half the total number of plant species on the subcontinent – and has almost 1 in 5 of all African plant species so far described.

The Abseil:

Step off the top, at 1,000 meters above sea level, and Abseil into pure vertical space.
This is the world’s original highest commercial abseil. You are surrounded by awesome views with Robben Island, Lions Head, The Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay as the back drop and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet.
You can book any day weather permitting between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. Overall experience will take about an hour.
Included in that time frame is the safety demonstration, harnessing up, doing the abseil and a 30 minute hike to get back on top of the mountain.

Schedule:

Hike 2-3 hours
Signing and Harnessing up
A Safety briefing
Accessing the Abseiling site
Doing the Abseil
A pleasant hike back to the to the top
**No experience is needed, the guides show you the ropes and talk you through the whole process

THINGS TO KNOW:

What to wear:

Wear typical hiking clothes. Be sure to wear closed-toe-shoes or hiking shoes. Bring water, snacks, sunblock, and money for the cable-car back down the mountain.

Duration:

3-4 Hours

Where to meet:

The meetup point is shown in the next tab.

Language:

English and Afrikaans

Weight Limit:

Maximum weight is 120 kg.
There are no age or height restrictions

Special Requirements:

Minimum Age: 10 years
Fitness Level: Average
Certification: None Required
Experience Level: No Experience Required

Directions / Meetup Point

Meetup Point: Top of Table Mountain

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Tafelberg Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

Meetup Location:

Meetup in front of the visitor centre next to the lower cable station. The address is shown below the map.
Transport can be arranged when available and at an additional cost

Notes:

Taking an Uber is inexpensive and the simplest method to reach the cable-car.
Send us an email if you need help with directions.

contact:

Send us a message at any time on WhatsApp if you have any questions or concerns.
WhatsApp: +82 10 9853 8153
KakaoTalk: jgolds11

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Abseil and Hiking in Cape Town

Meetup Point: Top of Table Mountain

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