Rock climbing up Table Mountain

Rock climbing: Table Mountain is as iconic as The Matterhorn and just happens to have a modern, cosmopolitan, city at its feet - Cape Town.

Half day excursion

2 options available from €145

Book your activity

From€145
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Listed below are some of the common options.

Staircase:
Perched high above the Western Seaboard, this superb route weaves its way around some of the most impressive (and difficult) cliffs of the mountain and gives a sense of big, airy climbing at a very moderate grade. Oft used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for the beginner or first outdoor climb.


Area: Table Mountain
Grade: Easy
Exposure: Medium-High
Duration: 4-5 hours
Suitability: Gym Climber| Beginner | Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4


Jacobs Ladder:
The classic on Table Mountain.

Clean and sustained climbing with a very exposed traverse in the middle, guaranteed to make you feel high. Simply exquisite, 'Jacobs' is not for those with a fear of heights. The best way to look down on the Camps Bay and Clifton dwellers occasionally used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for people who have climbed outdoors at the grade.


Grade: Moderate
Exposure: High
Ease: Strenuous
Duration: 4 hours
Suitability: Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2


Atlantic Crag:
Some of the finest technical, flowing climbing available at the grade! The climbing - move for move - is sustained and engaging with an airy traverse around a roof to add spice. Amazing route directly above the City.


Grade: Moderate+
Exposure: Moderate
Ease: Strenuous
Duration: 4 hours
Suitability: Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4

Special terms

We aim to use the Cable Car in order to maximise the rock climbing. It is, however, advisable to dress appropriately for a hiking approach/descent in the event that the cable car closes unexpectedly.

Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your accommodation within the Cape Town area. Alternatively, you can make your way to 18 Auckland St, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7405
Spoken languages:English, Dutch
Included
  • All necessary rock climbing gear
  • Expert instructor
  • Permit fees
  • Rescue insurance
  • Transport to/from Cape Town
Do not forget to bring
  • Shoes fit for walking: closed trainers
  • Fleece/warm top
  • Rain jacket
  • 1L of water and a snack such as a energy/jungle oats bar or a packet of nuts etc.