Venster Hike

Hike to the top of Table Mountain, one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature & take the cable car back down. There are 2 route options to choose from (please select correct option at booking): A. India Venster, a more adventurous, rugged & technical route to the top. Ideal for those looking for a more adventurous & thrilling way to hike up. Involves rugged, uneven terrain & some rock scrambling. More exciting. Less crowded. Duration +-3.5 hours B. Platteklip Gorge, a more direct, less technical route to the top. Ideal for those looking for the most straightforward way to hike up. Involves hundreds of big rock steps all the way to the top. Less exciting. More crowded. Duration +-2.5 hours Both routes are not easy & require a few hours of steep uphill hiking on rocky terrain to get to the top. Both routes end at the top of Table Mountain where we will take the cable car back down (if open). If the cable car is closed (due to weather/maintenance), we will hike back down the more direct route.

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide.

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide. India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views. The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses. Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience it has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly know as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

India Venster is one of the classic Table Mountain ascents and hiking with an experienced guide adds immense value! This adventurous hike is not for the faint-hearted but if you're looking for a more exciting Table Mountain experience offering superb views in good weather then this is the hike for you. – Table Mountain Experts – Local in-depth knowledge of the Fauna & Flora of Table Mountain – Incredible Views of Cape Town – Adventurous Route with challenging rock scrambles – Quieter Trail away from the masses

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide. India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views. The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses. Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the new seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience It has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly known as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

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.

Table Mountain is what brings Cape Town together. Wildlife, flora and the culture of the Cape are all built around this beautiful piece of stone. Your experience will, thus, be more than just a hike. You will learn about the history of the mountain and city as we make our way to the top of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Nature.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

A challenging but definitely more scenic route to the summit of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Scramble up rocky outcrops. Look back onto the white sands of Cape Town’s iconic beaches and the glimmering swells of Table Bay. Get a 360-degree view of surrounding Devil's Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill above the city below. Enjoy some time and many photo opportunities on the summit of the 7th Natural Wonder of The World, before catching the cable car down. Enjoy this less touristy route!

Guided by an accredited mountain and nature Guide with years of experience. While this tour is enjoyable at any time of day, a morning sunrise is one of the most spectacular. We are the only adventure company in Cape Town with a team of highly rated and accredited female guide that offers Mountain Biking,Sunrise and sunset tours across multiple trails in several international languages. Adventure with Muki Venture – Accredited Team of local guides. Book this tour and we decide latter on a route that suite your ability. 1: Flexible route change. 2: Flexible Hiking time 3: Accredited local female dominated company 4: You set the past 5 popular routes to chose from – India Venster ( some scrambling ) – Platteklip Gorge ( Steps) – Lion’s Head ( 360 view) – The Pipe Track ( Flat walk? – Skeleton Gorge ( Forest ) – The kings Block House ( flat walk)

This stunning route ascends an impressive section of the mountain, providing breathtaking views. With a fair amount of the trail involving scrambling and some exposure to heights, it's ideal for adventurous hikers but accessible to a wider audience. India Venster has gained well-deserved popularity over the past decade, as it traverses three sides of the mountain.

This route offers an exciting hike right off the beaten track. A chance to experience the views as few other travellers do.

This adventurous hike is a great way to get a birds eye view over the City of Cape Town while enjoying the beauty of nature that surrounds you. This hike features fun rock scrambling and an in depth look at our local history, geology, indigenous people, flora and fauna. Your trip also includes pick up and drop off from your hotel in the city centre.

This route can be done by anyone who is not scared of height and you will be walking through a unique biosphere now with a status recognized as one of the new Wonders of the World.

TABLE MOUNTAIN EXPLORE CAPE TOWN’S ICONIC TABLE MOUNTAIN Whether it is covered in a blanket of moody clouds or showing off against a crisp cloudless blue sky, Table Mountain is always spectacular. Cape Town locals are pretty fond of the mountain that looms over their city… and with good reason! Table Mountain, which is home to the richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth, was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011. Flanked by Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Table Mountain makes up the northern end of the Cape Fold Mountain range. It’s hard to imagine, but the mountain’s distinctive flat top – a three-kilometre level plateau – was once the bottom of a valley! The mountain was given its name — Taboa do Cabo (Table of the Cape) — by Antonio de Saldahna after he climbed up Platteklip Gorge in 1503.