Ziplining Cape Town: 7 cables above Table Mountain Reserve

Seven cables, one canyon, views across the Cape Peninsula

Zipline Cape Town is a guided activity at the Foot of Table Mountain Reserve where you cross seven cables totaling 2.3 kilometers, starting from platforms high in the mountain and descending through the fynbos landscape. The tour takes around 2 hours and includes transport from the meeting point, a live English-speaking guide, harness setup and one bottle of water per person. Arrive 20 minutes early for indemnity forms and harnessing.

The Experience

A 4x4 vehicle picks you up from the meeting point and drives into the mountain. You start at the first of 11 platforms, where the view already opens across Cape Town from high above. The shortest cable runs 270 meters between the peaks; the highest cable stretches 155 meters above the canyon floor. You clip in and move through the fynbos kingdom—the landscape of proteas and fine-leafed shrubs that covers the Cape Peninsula—crossing cables that total one of Africa's longest zipline routes.

Between cables you walk the mountain paths, taking in the scenery and the vantage points the platforms offer. The route descends through a large canyon, so the perspective shifts with each cable. The whole activity runs about 2 hours from the time the tour starts, though you'll need to arrive 20 minutes early to sign the indemnity forms and get harnessed.

The site sits only 15 minutes from the V&A Waterfront and close to Hout Bay harbor, so it fits easily into a Cape Town day. Public transport options are available nearby if you don't have a car.

What’s included

• Transport from the meeting point in a 4x4 vehicle.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• harness and safety equipment.
• one bottle of still water per person.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by SA Forest Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move through the landscape yourself rather than watch it from a vehicle—the cables and the walking between them are the whole day, and the height and the canyon views are what you come for. The 2-hour window suits a morning or afternoon slot alongside other Cape Town stops.

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Top questions

How many cables do I actually zipline across on this tour?

You cross seven cables on this tour, totaling 2.3 kilometers. The first cable is 270 meters long, and the highest cable hangs 155 meters above the canyon floor.

What's included in the zipline tour price?

The zipline tour includes transport from the meeting point in a 4x4 vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, all harness equipment, and one bottle of still water per person.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity takes around 2 hours from the time your tour starts. You'll need to arrive 20 minutes early for signing indemnities and getting harnessed, so plan for about 2 hours and 20 minutes total.

What's the physical fitness requirement for this zipline?

A moderate level of physical fitness is required. Travelers should be comfortable with heights and able to walk mountain paths between cables. The operator does not recommend this activity for people with spinal injuries, heart conditions or poor cardiovascular health.

Is there a weight limit for the zipline tour?

Yes, participants must weigh no more than 120 kilograms (about 265 pounds).

What time slots are available?

Departures run at 11:30 and 13:30. You must arrive 20 minutes before your booked time, and late arrivals forfeit the full payment.