India Venster: sensational half-day route up Table Mountain

Overview

Arguably the best half-day route to the summit, this sensational route leads up an imposing part of the Table Mountain, offering excellent city and sea views. Involves scrambling and exposure to heights (narrow ledges – nothing extreme) about 15% of the way, therefore ideal for, but not restricted to the more adventurous. You also need a decent head for heights. Dramatic topography, exciting hiking, superb views. 15% discount if you book directly through the Hike Table Mountain website.

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   Arguably the best half-day route to the summit, this sensational route leads up an impressive part of the mountain, offering superb city and sea views. Involves scrambling and exposure to heights (narrow ledges – nothing extreme) about 15% of the way, therefore ideal for, but not restricted to the more adventurous. Dramatic topography and varied hiking.

Getting there

About Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city by population, after Johannesburg, and the largest city in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

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Where to stay

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Constantia Uitsig

Constantia Uitsig, Buitenverwachting Road, Fir Grove, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa

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The Peninsula

The Peninsula, 313 Beach Road, Cape Town Ward 54, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

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Cape Cadogan

Cape Cadogan, 2 Upper Union Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Victoria Road, Rontree, Cape Town, 7848, South Africa

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O on Kloof

O on Kloof, 92 Kloof Road, Fresnaye, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

ANEW Hotel Green Point

ANEW Hotel Green Point, 181 Main Road, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Steenberg Hotel

Steenberg Hotel, Catharina Avenue, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

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Inn On The Square

Inn On The Square, 10 Greenmarket Square, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Garden Court Victoria Junction

Garden Court Victoria Junction, 46 Somerset Road, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa

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Mount Nelson Hotel

Mount Nelson Hotel, Weltevreden Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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The Last Word Bishopscourt

The Last Word Bishopscourt, Hillwood Avenue, Cape Town Ward 62, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa

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Park Inn by Radisson

Park Inn by Radisson, 10 Hemlock Street, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa