The day hiker’s guide to Table Mountain

Posted by Ray Chaplin on 4 June 2010

Table Mountain, the icon of Cape Town, is a ‘must do’ for most travelling to The Mother City. Whether you choose to take the cable car to the top, or follow a more challenging route on foot, splendid views of the city, Robben Island and the entire Cape Peninsula await you.

Here are a few things to bare in mind when heading up the mountain, to help keep you safe and get the most out of your experience:

Ways to get up:

In case of emergency:
Telephone:

Recommended equipment:

  • Good walking shoes or boots
  • Warm fleece or jacket
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Long pants
  • A good map [Peter Slingsby has great maps: www.themaps.co.za]
  • Water / cooldrink: at least 2L if walking up
  • Snacks

Good resources & information:

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