Cape Town: Table Mountain Zipline Tour & Canyon Views

Summary

Ziplining Cape Town’s canyons with 4x4 ride and wild fynbos air

You’ll ride a 4x4 into Table Mountain’s foothills before zipping across seven wild cables above Cape Town’s canyons. Local guides keep things light (and safe), while you catch your breath between bursts of speed and fynbos scents. It’s fast, funny, sometimes nerve-wracking—and leaves you buzzing long after you’re done.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t look down unless you want to see your breakfast again,” our guide Junaid grinned as he tightened my harness at the first platform. He’d been doing this for years, but still had that spark in his eye — the kind of guy who knows every bend of Table Mountain’s foothills and probably half the birds by sound. The 4x4 up from the meeting point was already a jolt (literally — I smacked my knee on the seat), but nothing compared to standing there with the city spread out below and that first cable humming in the wind.

I didn’t expect how fresh everything would smell — like sun-warmed fynbos, almost lemony. We zipped between platforms, seven cables in all, some so long I lost sight of the next station until halfway across. There was a moment on cable four where I just let go (not literally) and listened to nothing but the wind and my own weird laugh echoing off the canyon walls. Junaid pointed out a dassie sunning itself on a rock; apparently they’re related to elephants? Still not sure if he was messing with us.

The walk between lines gave my heart a chance to calm down. Dusty paths, little purple flowers poking through cracks, everyone’s voices bouncing around — it felt like we were all in on some secret above Cape Town. The highest cable is 155 meters up. I tried not to think about that until I was actually flying over it. My hands shook after landing but in a good way, like after a cold swim or something you know you’ll remember later.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure at Table Mountain

• Arrive 20 minutes early
• Sign indemnities and harness up
• Transport by 4x4 into mountain
• Start zipline on first platform
• Zipline 7 cables totaling 2.3 km
• Walk mountain paths and enjoy scenery
• Finish tour with scenic vantage points

Top questions

How long does the Cape Town zipline tour take?

The full experience lasts about 2 hours from start to finish.

Where does the zipline tour start?

The meeting point is near Hout Bay harbor, close to Table Mountain Reserve.

Is transportation included for the zipline tour?

A 4x4 vehicle takes you from the meeting point up into the mountains for your zipline adventure.

What is included in the Cape Town zipline activity?

Your booking includes one bottle of still water per participant and all necessary equipment.

Are there any age or weight restrictions?

No children under 6 years old are allowed; participants must be under 120kg.

Do I need to arrive early for my booking?

You should arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled time for sign-in and harnessing up.

Is lunch or food provided during this tour?

No meals are included; only bottled water is provided for each participant.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by 4x4 from the meeting point near Hout Bay harbor, all safety gear and harnesses fitted by local guides, plus a bottle of still water for each person before heading back down after your last flight over Cape Town’s canyons.