Cape Town
Scrambling
Scrambling is "a walk up steep terrain involving the use of one's hands". It is an ambiguous term that lies somewhere between hiking, hillwalking, mountaineering and rock climbing. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.
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Following a scrambling route is an exciting and fun way of getting up the mountain and seeing the lesser known parts, away from the main tourist routes.
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We offer a range of scrambles of different difficulties that are chosen for their views, adventure and fun scramble sections. We will always assist you on the route and may even rope you up for some of the climbing to ensure your safety and comfort.
India Venster
Grade B - Requires some rock scrambling and the use of some chains.
This classic route offers a more exciting, scenic and lesser-used alternative to the Platteklip Gorge route on the city side of Table Mountain.
For the most part an easy but steep footpath with a couple of exciting but easy rock scrambling sections included. The route offers great views of the city, lions head and the 12 apostles.
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There is the option to add a summit of Table Mountain onto the hike.
We will start on Tafelberg road and finish by the Upper Cable Station. Descent is either by Cable Car or Platteklip Gorge.
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From R800 per person (Cable car ticket down not included)
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Some steep sections
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Some rock scrambling needed
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Safety gear will be provided if needed
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Half Day
Nursery Buttress
Grade B: Requires some rock scrambling
A great introduction to scrambling in Cape Town. This fun route follows the prominent buttress above Kirstenbosch Gardens.
A steep but beautiful route following with a couple of exposed but very manageable sections of easy rock scrambling. The route offers great views of Kirstenbosch Gardens and the Southern Suburbs below us.
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There is the option to add a hike around the lower Table onto the hike.
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We will then descend via Nursery Ravine or Skeleton Gorge.
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The star and finish point is at the Cecilia Forest car park
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From R800 per person.
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Rock scrambling needed
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Safety gear will be provided
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Half Day
Woody Buttress
Grade B+: Lots of rock scrambling
This excellent route is our favourite scramble on the Atlantic side of Table Mountain!
Once we leave the Pipe Track we will wind our way up the buttress with lots of fun, moderate, rock scrambling sections up the rock bands, offering great views of the Atlantic side of Cape Town below us.
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There is the option to add a trip to Tranquility Cracks onto the hike.
We will then either descend via Woody Ravine or Kasteelspoort
The start and finish is at Teresa Ave above Camps Bay
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From R800 per person.
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Lots of rock scrambling needed
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Safety gear will be provided
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Half Day
Dark Gorge
Grade B: Requires some moderate rock scrambling.
A stunning, forested and narrow gorge shooting up from the contour path above Newlands Forest to the saddle between Table Mountain and Devils Peak.
There is the option to add a summit of Devils Peak onto the hike.
We will then descend via Newlands Ravine.
The start and finish is at the Newlands Forest car park.
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From R800 per person.
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Some steep and loose sections
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Some rock scrambling needed
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Safety gear will be provided
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Half Day