Skeleton Gorge
Starting in the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with natural shade provided by indigenous forest for the first part of the journey – this route up Table Mountain is ideal for those who want to experience our unique Cape Floral Kingdom firsthand.
Elevation gain: 1100 m
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 5-7 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
Rates for this private guided hike:
1 person - R4 500-00
2 person - R5 000-00
3 person - R6 500-00
4 person - R8 000-00
5 person - R9 200-00
6 person - R10 500-00
Transfers to and from Accommodation.
Kirstenbosch entry fee.
Lunch and Refreshments.
Cableway ticket down.
Through the Gardens
Skeleton Gorge
This classic route up Table Mountain starts at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. After a short walk through the gardens, we enter the indigenous forest that stretches all the way up the gorge and provides welcome shade on warmer summer days. The diversity in vegetation and views are unmatched and makes the route worth the work. The route includes a stop at the Hely-Hutchinson dam and Maclear’s Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain. The trail finishes with a walk along the front table towards the Cableway with spectacular views of the city, coastline and peninsula.
