Maclear's Beacon — Attraction in Western Cape

The hike from the Table Mountain cable station to Maclear's Beacon offers an unforgettable experience. As the highest point on Table Mountain, Maclear's Beacon rewards you with stunning panoramic views: Cape Town city sprawled below, the Atlantic Ocean shimmering in the distance, and iconic peaks like Lion's Head and Devil's Peak standing proudly.

This scenic route can be done as a circular hike, offering both front-facing views of the city and the dramatic back of the mountain, where untouched landscapes stretch to the horizon. Along the way, you'll encounter vibrant fynbos and delicate flowers, perfect for those who appreciate nature's finer details. It's a beautiful, accessible hike that showcases the very best of Table Mountain’s natural and scenic beauty.

Perfect for clients seeking a less intense but equally rewarding Table...

We did a 3 hour hike around the top of the table mountain with our guide for the day Tim Lundy. He was very knowledgeable and able to point out various features, plants, wildlife etc that we would never have known about. If you have the time, then do more than just go up in the cable car and walk around the small area at the top and return. There are some great walks up there which you can take, but do be prepared because the weather can change rapidly or use a guide like Tim who I would not hesitate to recommend.

Just one thing, we ended up in a queue for tickets for the cable car for 2 hours. So get your tickets in advance and if you do have to queue, then get one of your party to get the tickets whilst the rest of the party wait...

If you are climbing, be sure to start climbing early in the morning as it gets very hot quickly. This can also save you if you happened to get lost. Climbing up is okay but climbing down seems more strenuous. The signal is really bad but the is some signal close to Maclear's Beacon. The last cable car down is at 6pm so make sure you have enough daytime sun if you are planning to climb down. Other than taking water (if you not fasting of course) and some precautions it's an amazing place to breathe in fresh air and reflect on the majesty in...