ACTIVE AFRICA : Walking Tours

Table Mountain Day Walks

The Table Mountain Guiding Company

"�.the guide was fantastic. It was like being led up the mountain by a friend. Conversation was excellent as was the knowledge of the mountain �"
Nitesh Patel, United Kingdom.

The dominant feature of the Cape Town sky line, Table Mountain is an obvious item on any visitor's agenda - the views over the Cape Peninsula and beyond have to be seen to be believed. For most, a casual trip on the famous cable car would suffice. But for some, the subtleties of experiencing the hidden recesses of the mountain valleys, the colours and smells of the world-renowned flora and the sweet success of reaching the top on foot, only heighten the reward of soaking up the panoramic views and clear mountain air that await you..

The Table Mountain Guiding Company aims to complete the experience of Table Mountain by offering a series of walks that are graded to your sense of adventure and level of fitness, making the pleasures of this famous land mark accessible to all with an average level of fitness.

Where do we go?

We offer 5 grades of walks : Table Top Direct The best of the mountain in the shortest time - a classic and our most popular route that takes in fantastic views of Cape Town before swinging around to take in the Western seaboard and the 12 Apostles. Your ascent is tempered with some adventure as we tackle some short and exciting rock steps on your way to the top - a good all round experience. No rock scrambling experience necessary, but a general walking fitness is required. Cableway descent included, with options available for catering. 3 to 5 hours.

Relaxing Rambles Easy strolls on top of the mountain or along the contour paths. Very little climbing so the ability to place one foot in front of the other is all that is required. These trips focus primarily on cultural and ecological aspects on and around Table Mountain. Catering option available. 3 to 4 hours.

Special Note: Relaxing Rambles on top of the mountain require an ascent by cableway not included in the tour price.

Moderate Climbs
These walks take in novel, scenic routes up Table Mountain, focusing on unusual ascents rather than the standard routes. Any ascent of a mountain is strenuous, so an active level of fitness is required. Options available for catering and cable car descents. 6 to 7 hours.

Strenuous Climbs These concentrate on routes up the Mountain that are a little more demanding and adventurous. Some routes are exposed. Options available for catering and cable car descents. 6 to 7 hours.

Photo courtesy of Owen Middleton

Scrambles
Short of rock climbing, but close - fasten your head for heights and enjoy a day of comfortable scrambling. Options available for catering and cable car descents.
6 to 7 hours.

Porter-Assisted Trips You carry nothing except your water and your personal clothing on any of our trips. Active Africa has entered into a reciprocal agreement with a local community development project whereby in return for training and mentorship, trainee guides provide a porter service for our clients, carrying the food and equipment required for the day. This allows trainees to accumulate the necessary experience to qualify as guides in their own right.

What do You Need to bring? Solid walking shoes with good soles and ankle support. A warm top, wind breaker or rain jacket. A hat and sun cream. Loads of energy and a sense of fun ! Contact Us Tel: (+27) 21 788 8750 Fax: (+27) 21 788 8750 Email: [email protected]

Photo courtesy of Owen Middleton

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Winelands Walks

If wandering between the vines with the sun on your back, the magnificent vistas stretching out before you and experiencing from a grass roots level the phenomenon that is Cape wine appeals to you, then spending a day with Active Africa walking through the heart of the Cape Winelands is an experience not to be missed.

After collection from your accommodation, we travel for an hour to one of the Winelands best kept secrets before leaving the vehicle to spend the day walking over gentle gradients through the vineyards, learning the intricacies of viniculture and viticulture as you go. Spend some time getting to know the people that work the land and join in on activities such as harvesting and pruning. Of course, no visit to the Winelands would be complete without experiencing the renowned hospitality of the farms and sampling some of the wine - we conduct 4 tastings on your journey, and lunch with the wine maker on his 100 year old homestead is a memory not easily forgotten. We end our day at a quaint country hotel with a game of Petanque (French Bowls) and taste a selection of wines from the farms in the area, with an opportunity to take your preferred vintage home with you.

What's Included? Free transport within the Cape Town CBD to and from your accommodation, lunch, refreshments, 4 wine tastings, professional specialist guide. What Do You Need To Bring? Warm Clothing / Wind Breaker, comfortable walking shoes with good ankle support, hat, suncream and spare cash for wine purchases. Contact Us Tel: (+27) 21 788 8750 Fax: (+27) 21 788 8750 Email: [email protected]

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Escorted Walking Tours

7-Day Walking Tour of the Cape Peninsula

This tour has been designed with the active, mature traveler in mind. It covers the most attractive areas of the Cape Peninsula, including parts of the Table Mountain chain, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It includes highly interactive visits to historical sites, local communities and conservatories, with an emphasis on experiential travel for the discerning visitor.

The tour is fully escorted. Your escort, a qualified Mountain, Field and City guide, will meet the guests at the airport and will remain with them for the duration of the tour. Guests stay in deluxe bed and breakfast accommodation and included meals offer a flavour of the Cape and South Africa. Although the tour is designed to experience the Cape Peninsula on foot, all baggage is transferred by vehicle and guests are free to hop aboard when they feel the need for a rest.

Optional excursions include local theatre visits, bird watching, shark diving and other adventure activities, visits to local fishing communities, whale watching, in fact, just about anything the traveler would like to do can be arranged. >> Click here for itinerary and price guideline << Contact Us Tel: (+27) 21 788 8750 Fax: (+27) 21 788 8750 Email: [email protected]

Wilderness Expeditions

Expand your horizons beyond Table Mountain! Let the guide team that brought you unique experiences on Table Mountain share their knowledge of the dramatic and remote mountain wilderness areas of the Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Whether your interest is in bagging peaks or merely enjoying the solitude of your surroundings, we can tailor-make your experience for you. The professionalism and first class service offered on our local mountain day trips is extended to these wilderness areas - qualified and knowledgeable guides, imaginative cuisine and a porter service all combine to make a memorable experience in the mountains.

Areas visited by Active Africa:

	The Hex River Mountains
	The Cederberg Wilderness Area
	The Witteberg & Du Toits Kloof Mountain Ranges
	The Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
	The Natal Drakensberg
	The Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape

Expedition Specifications :

Our mountain experiences extend from a basic guide only service to a fully inclusive porter assisted expedition. Included in your expedition fee are the following:

	The service of a professional and appropriately qualified mountain and field guide.
	All access permits and arrangements.
	All safety and camping equipment.
	All meals while on expedition.

Please note: Expeditions exclude personal clothing requirements, sleeping bags, personal hiking packs, soft / alcoholic beverages and snacks / meals while traveling to and from your destination. Depending on the locality of the mountain range visited, transport costs are quoted separately to the expedition fee.

Hiring Service

Sleeping bags, hiking back-packs and technical gear as required can be hired upon request.

Pricing Structure

From R700.00 per person per day.

	Expeditions operate off a minimum of 2 days and 1 night duration.
	For environmental impact reasons, we operate on a maximum group size of 6 pax per expedition.
	Group and expedition duration rates apply where applicable.

Contact Us

Tel: (+27) 21 788 8750
Fax: (+27) 21 788 8750
Email: [email protected]

Cape Point Walks

The rich heritage of the Cape of Good Hope is made more memorable as you take a day to explore the coastline and wander through pristine coastal fynbos. Fantastic views from the Cape Point Lighthouse illustrate the stories of ancient mariners and tragic shipwrecks - this is the famous Cape Point as you will never experience it from a coach!

After collection from your accommodation, we drive directly to the Cape Point Nature Reserve 40 minutes from Cape Town. We start our day exploring the pools on the rocky coastline before climbing up to our first view of the peninsula from the Cape of Good Hope - the South Western most point of Africa. No visit to the Point would be complete without going up to the Lighthouse, and a short climb looking down on secluded beaches takes you to a stiff walk up to enjoy the spectacular views. From here we leave the crowds and head off on a ridge walk through the fynbos to our lunch spot on the cliff edges overlooking the dramatic coast of the Indian ocean seaboard. Our day ends with a short stop in Simonstown and a visit to the famous Penguin colony at Boulders beach before returning to Cape Town.

Whats Included?

Free transport within the Cape Town CBD to and from your accommodation, lunch, refreshments, all entrance fees, professional specialist field and marine guide.

What do you need to bring?

Warm clothing, wind breaker, comfortable walking shoes with good ankle support, hat, suncream, and spare cash for curios and momentoes.

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Contact Us

Tel: (+27) 21 788 8750
Fax: (+27) 21 788 8750
Email: [email protected]

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