Wild Cape Hikes

11/10/2026

07/10/2026

THERE’S MORE TO TABLE MOUNTAIN THAN THE SUMMIT.

Most people come to Table Mountain for the views from the top. But spend a little time exploring the lower mountain and you’ll discover a completely different side of this iconic Cape Town landmark.

Hidden trails, quiet valleys, historic reservoirs and pockets of peace where the city feels a million miles away.

Wander through incredible fynbos, discover the remarkable plant life that makes the Cape Floral Kingdom so special, and explore paths that many visitors never even know exist.

With so many trails to choose from, there’s a route for just about every mood, from gentle walks through peaceful valleys to longer adventures that take you off the beaten track.

Join Wild Cape Hikes for a guided hike on Table Mountain and discover the hidden gems, fascinating stories and natural wonders that make these mountains so special.

Thanks Nasreen Roberts for taking such good care of our guests.

We know these trails, we know the mountain, and we love sharing the places that make us keep coming back.

Ready to explore a different side of Table Mountain? Get in touch and let’s find your trail.

01/10/2026

☀️ SUMMER IN CAPE TOWN. WILD, BEAUTIFUL… AND NOT TO BE UNDERESTIMATED.

Longer days, blue skies and perfect conditions to get out into the mountains. But summer hiking in Cape Town comes with its own challenges.

Before you head up Table Mountain, Lion’s Head or anywhere in the Western Cape, keep these six things in mind:

1. 💧 STAY HYDRATED
Carry at least 2 litres of water per person. More for longer, exposed or hot hikes.

2. 🌅 START EARLY
Beat the heat. Even a pre-sunrise start can make a huge difference. Cooler temperatures, better light and a much more enjoyable hike.

3. 🗺️ KNOW YOUR ROUTE
Know where you’re going, how far you’re hiking and how long it should take. Don’t rely solely on an app. Batteries die, phones lose signal and GPS doesn’t know everything.

4. 🧢 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN
Sun hat and sunscreen are essential. Carry a warm layer too. Mountain weather can change quickly, even in summer.

5. 📞 KNOW WHO TO CALL
Save these numbers before you head out:
021 937 0300 - Mountain Rescue
112 - Any emergency

Make sure someone knows your route and when you expect to be back.

6. 🥾 NOT 100% SURE? GET A REGISTERED GUIDE.
A good adventure guide is more than someone who shows you the way.

You get local knowledge, route experience, safety awareness and someone who knows the mountain beyond an app.

They know the routes, conditions, weather, escape options and when it’s time to change the plan.

And the bonus? You can stop worrying about navigation and enjoy the adventure.

If you’re new to Cape Town, unsure of the route or simply want to get more out of your hike, book a registered adventure guide and explore with someone who knows these mountains.

Make your adventure better. Make it safer. Enjoy Cape Town this summer. 🌿⛰️

27/09/2026

THE CEDERBERG ISN’T JUST A DESTINATION. IT’S AN EXPERIENCE.

And who you choose to guide you through it matters.

At Wild Cape Hikes, the Cederberg Mountains are more than somewhere we visit. They’re a place we’ve spent years exploring, guiding and getting to know intimately.

With over 30 Cederberg trips a year, countless days spent on the trails and years of guiding experience in the region, we’ve put our stamp on the Cederberg.

We know the classic routes. We know the hidden valleys. We know the peaks, the rock formations, the quiet places and the routes that make this wilderness so extraordinary.

And we know that no two adventures need to be the same.

🥾 Bespoke Cederberg adventures
From honeymoon escapes and private VIP experiences to fully catered adventures built around you, your interests and your pace.

🏕️ Multi-day wild camping experiences
Sleep beneath the stars, explore hidden valleys, discover remote corners of the mountains and experience the Cederberg at its wildest.

⛰️ High peaks & unforgettable routes
From iconic landmarks to challenging summits, we’ll take you deeper into the mountains and help you experience the very best the Cederberg has to offer.

This isn’t simply about following a trail.

It’s about experiencing the magic of the Cederberg with a guiding team that has invested years in the region and continues to explore it every season.

Planning a Cederberg adventure? DM us to start planning your trip.
Tell us what you’re looking for, how long you have and what kind of adventure you have in mind, and we’ll help create the right experience for you.

Wild Cape Hikes.

📍 Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa

🥾 Bespoke guided hikes | VIP experiences | Multi-day adventures | Wild camping

25/09/2026

Eight days. One incredible corner of South Africa. 🌍⛰️

This is what happens when you stop trying to tick boxes and actually take the time to explore.

Our eight-day Western Cape adventure started in Cape Town, with Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and the Cape of Good Hope and then we hit the road and head further along the Cape.

Into the mountains and fynbos of Kogelberg Nature Reserve. 🏔️
Down to Stony Point to watch African penguins doing their thing. 🐧
On to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. 🌊
And then along the coast to De Hoop Nature Reserve, where the landscape gets wilder and the chances of spotting whales from the shore get pretty exciting. 🐋

Throw in quiet back roads, incredible food, small towns, plenty of walking and hiking, and the kind of places you’d probably drive straight past if you were rushing from one attraction to the next.

This is the Western Cape we love.

Not just the highlights, but everything in between.

Private, bespoke Western Cape tours with Wild Cape Hikes — built around how you actually want to experience the Cape.

Thanks to Claire - créatrice de votre beau trip for the connection!

13/09/2026

We were pretty lucky to be among the first to spend a night at this little gem in the Cederberg with Somerset College

Tucked beneath the eastern side of Tafelberg, is the community of Langkloof, and they have a new Tented Camp. This is a community-run campsite that is opening to the public soon.

A huge amount of work has gone into getting this place off the ground, thanks to the Langkloof community, 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 , Sustainable Ceder and everyone who donated, helped, carried, fixed, built and backed the project.

And this is what makes it special.

Stay here, and you’re not just exploring a different side of the Cederberg, you’re supporting the people who live here.

Local guides will be able to take you out to some incredible rock art and a seriously good rim pool. And coming soon, the community will also be serving up roosterbrood and home-cooked meals around the fire. 🔥

We’ve seen first-hand what this place can become, and we can’t wait for more people to experience it.

Langkloof is nearly ready. Keep an eye out her and 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 for details on the grand opening.

25/08/2026

ARE YOU AN OROPHILE? ⛰️

If you’re happiest surrounded by mountains, always searching for the next peak, trail or wild place… chances are, you’re one of us.

From guided hikes in Cape Town and Table Mountain hiking to wild Western Cape hiking trails and mountain adventures across South Africa, there’s something about being in the mountains that just gets under your skin.

If you know, you know. 🥾

Come join Wild Cape Hikes | Guided Hiking Tours South Africa and let us guide you through the mountains.

25/08/2026

ARE YOU AN OROPHILE? ⛰️

If you’re happiest surrounded by mountains, always searching for the next peak, trail or wild place… chances are, you’re one of us.

From guided hikes in Cape Town and Table Mountain hiking to wild Western Cape hiking trails and mountain adventures across South Africa, there’s something about being in the mountains that just gets under your skin.

If you know, you know. 🥾

Come and join Wild Cape Hikes | Guided Hiking Tours South Africa and let us guide you through the mountains.

30/06/2026

There is something deeply satisfying about stepping into the unknown.

Not because you know what’s ahead, but because you don’t.

Skerpioensberg had been sitting in the back of my mind for a long time. More specifically, the elusive Scorpion Cracks route.

There was almost nothing written about it. No recent accounts. No trail to follow. Just a maze of sandstone cliffs and the certainty that there had to be a way through.

Our journey began at the beautiful campsite in the remote village of Kleinvlei, a perfect base for exploring this quieter side of the Cederberg. (If you’re looking to stay there, send me a message and I’ll happily share their contact details.)

We hiked into a remote camp tucked away in the reserve, ready to explore one of the least-travelled corners of the Cederberg.

The mountains had other plans. Rain drifted through camp. Wind howled across the ridges. Temperatures dropped, and for a while it seemed the mountain would keep its secrets.

Then, on Saturday morning, everything aligned.

For the next 12km and 700m of ascent and descent, there was no path to trust. Only instinct and the quiet confidence that somewhere ahead the mountain would reveal a passage.

We squeezed through narrow cracks, scrambled over giant sandstone boulders, crossed icy streams, wandered beneath ancient Ceders, and threaded our way between towering cliff walls.

Every ridge concealed another puzzle. Every boulder field demanded another decision. More than once we stopped, looked back, and wondered how we’d made it through at all.
Then, almost unexpectedly, the mountain relented.

After hours of route-finding through truly wild country, we stepped onto the summit of Skerpioensberg.

These are the days that stay with you. Not because the mountain was the highest or the hardest, but because it reminded us that adventure still exists.

A huge thank you to my regular partner in questionable decisions, GV, and fellow Cederbergie Johann S for another unforgettable adventure.

Here’s to the blank spaces on the map.
The next wild one is already being planned.

18/06/2026

Some hikes are measured in kilometres. Others are measured in moments.

For Group 59, this year’s Fish River Canyon hike was all about the moments.

Five days of following the river through one of Africa’s greatest landscapes. Swimming every day to escape the canyon heat. Watching wild horses appear around a bend in the river.

Listening to black-backed jackals after dark. Spotting a leopard patrolling the far bank while we sat quietly in camp.

Each day ended at another spectacular riverside campsite, expertly selected by lead guide , where the only agenda was a swim, a meal, and a front-row seat to the canyon’s ever-changing colours.

By the time we reached the Pink Palace, tired legs were quickly forgotten as cold beers appeared and burgers landed on the table.

Fish River Canyon has a way of surprising even those who have walked it before. Beyond the towering cliffs and endless river bends lies a place full of wildlife, camaraderie, adventure and stories waiting to be told.

The Fish River Canyon is so much more than just a river and a canyon.

A massive thank you to Yvette and the entire Group 59 crew for five unforgettable days in one of the wildest and most beautiful places in Southern Africa and to Dolf, Nita and team from for the hospitality before and after.

We will be back.