Table Mountain Kasteelspoort Hike: Quiet Route & Local Guide

Summary

Guided Table Mountain Walk from Camps Bay via Kasteelspoort

If you want a quieter Table Mountain hike with real local insight, this route up Kasteelspoort is perfect. You’ll get ocean views, learn about Cape Town’s nature and history from an experienced guide, and have time for photos without feeling rushed.

5.00

(12 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

You know you’re in for something different when the trail starts off quiet—just the crunch of gravel under boots and a salty breeze from the Atlantic. We met our guide near Camps Bay early, while the city was still waking up. He handed out some safety gear, checked everyone’s water bottles, and off we went into Kasteelspoort’s deep ravine. The path isn’t crowded like Platteklip; it feels like you’ve got Table Mountain to yourself. Every so often, you catch a whiff of wild fynbos or hear a sunbird darting through the proteas.

Halfway up, our guide paused to point out Lion’s Head peeking over the shoulder of the mountain—one of those views that makes you stop for a photo even if you’re not big on pictures. The climb is steady but manageable if you’re reasonably fit; there are spots to rest and take in the ocean stretching out below. Once we reached the top, we wandered over to the old cableway ruins—rusted metal and stone with stories behind them—and then out to Springboard rock. It’s a bit of a tradition to snap a photo here; our guide knew just where to stand for that classic shot. The whole way up felt relaxed, with plenty of time to chat or just listen to the wind moving through the grass.

5h