Platteklip Gorge — Attraction in Western Cape

Despite the supposed ease of the trail in various descriptions, do not be fooled. If you're a young whippersnapper with fresh knees this will be a breeze. If you're not treat this like your hiking up Everest. But, with the African sun baking you to a crisp. Bring LOTS of water. Wear Lots of sunscreen, and keep reapplying because you will be sweating it off every 15-20 minutes. Don't forget the backs of your legs if you wear shorts. A hat is a must, as there is little shade for most of the day in summer. If you plan on hiking down don't even think about doing this trail without real hiking boots. The incline is steep, and you're stepping up/down over a foot easy for a large stretch of the trail. If you've got bum knees, take the cable car. So why is this a 5 star review despite the above caveats? The views are Spectacular. The flora and fauna are unique to Table Mountain, so despite the exertion of the hike they really can be show stopping. Start early rather than later, because Table Mountain's tablecloth tends to roll across in the afternoon obscuring views, and dropping the temp dramatically. Give yourself time to take in the views from the top, and walk around the unique environment that makes up its own floral kingdom. Every amenity is avaliable at the top, including a really...

Spending time in nature is absolutely fantastic. Table mountain affords one the opportunity to do exactly that, and from so many different angles. For those hiking enthusiasts who like hiking, Platteklip Gorge is a reasonably easy hike in that there is no hard or serious climbing involved. If you are reasonably fit or if you are willing to take a little longer than the real fitness fanatics out there, then try this one by all means. The different views and plant life both along the way and from the top is absolutely worth the effort. Just a word of caution. If you don't have at least some level of fitness, then you might find this one a little difficult. The gain in elevation versus the distance walked is reasonably steep and for some it might be challenging. One can always take a few rest stops on the way or walk only one way and use the cable car the other. Whichever way you prefer, absolutely...

I went up the Table Mountain for the third time. The only difference this time was the weather was 'bad' - or so said the popular opinion.

It was cold, it was dark, it was gloomy and rainy. It was amazing. I would never have chosen a better day to up the beast.

The Table Mountain is God's Own Masterful Piece of Art. The more you climb the more you realize that you inside a leaving thing.

Along the path to the summit the mountain provides shelter and warmth to the climber. Whether you are a tourist or a Capetonian, you have got to go up the Table Mountain on foot - it is one of the. Most fulfilling experiences of one's life.

Then there is a summit. The city seems to have found absolute peace as seem from the top of the Table Mountain. It still, beautiful, grim and irresistible.

Go Up there and...