INDIA VENSTER
India Venster is one of the most beautiful and exciting hiking routes up Table Mountain. Yes, it is a tricky one with quite a bit of scrambling. It is recommended that you are in relatively good shape to do India Venster. This of course does not mean you have to be a top athlete, but India Venster will put level of fitness to the test – just bear that in mind.
Trail distance: 2.9km
Estimated time: 2 to 4 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Starting time: 08:00
SKELETON GORGE
A Table Mountain classic. Follows a lush ravine through indigenous jungle before emerging onto shrub-covered slopes to eventually gain the highest point on the mountain. A short detour along the way leads to a 'beach' at the historic Table Mountain reservoirs.
Trail distance: 4.7km
Estimated time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Starting time: 08:00
TABLE MOUNTAIN
Hike on Table Mountain and you'll be rewarded with a good workout, an exceptional view (if the weather plays along) and bragging rights to say you conquered one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. That said, a hike up Table Mountain should not be underestimated. The weather changes quickly and it's a steep climb. As locals we are passionate about our mountain - let us share it's wonders with you.
JONKERSHOEK
The beautiful Jonkershoek Nature Reserve lies in the Jonkershoek Valley just above Stellenbosch. Surrounded by the magnificent Jonkershoek Mountains, part of the Boland mountain range, this is the place for wonderful hikes within their peaks and never-ending kloofs.
PANORAMIC ROUTE
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a hiker’s paradise, with many trail options, including the ever popular Tweede Waterval walk. However, the crown jewel is without a doubt the Panorama Circuit which truly lives up to its name with jaw dropping views around every corner and a brilliantly laid out and varied trail.
Trail distance:17km
Estimated time: 6 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Starting time: 08:00
TWEEDE WATERVAL
This is an easy ramble along the Eerste River, past Eerste Waterval, followed by a steep climb along a gorge to the foot of Tweede Waterval. The dangerous ascent to this waterfall is closed. Please note the path is slippery when wet. Bring a swimming costume with you.
Trail distance:6.4km
Estimated time: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Starting time: 08:00
