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Table Mountain: Table Top Meander Hike to Maclear’s Beacon (Cable Car Included)
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Table Mountain: Table Top Meander Hike to Maclear’s Beacon (Cable Car Included)

3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English (United Kingdom)
Cape Town, South Africa

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Guided hike from Upper Cable Station to Maclear’s Beacon and back

Approx 6 km total trail with mostly flat, gentle terrain

Scenic ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Skip-the-line access with pre-booked cableway tickets

Panoramic views over Cape Town, Table Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean

Explore unique fynbos vegetation and sandstone formations

Table Mountain Guided Hike Offers Scenic Route to Maclear’s Beacon


Cape Town A guided hiking experience on Table Mountain is offering visitors a relaxed yet immersive journey across the mountain’s summit plateau, combining cableway access with a 6-kilometre walking route to Maclear’s Beacon. The tour is designed to provide an accessible introduction to one of the world’s New7Wonders of Nature.


The experience begins with a ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, where pre-arranged tickets allow guests to bypass queues and ascend directly to the upper station. From the summit, sweeping views stretch across Cape Town, Table Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean, setting the tone for the hike.


Guides lead visitors across the flat plateau, where the route passes through distinctive fynbos vegetation and sandstone formations characteristic of the mountain’s unique ecosystem. Along the way, commentary highlights the geological and ecological significance of the landscape while maintaining a relaxed walking pace.


The highlight of the journey is Maclear’s Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain at 1,086 metres. From this vantage point, visitors enjoy 360-degree views spanning the Cape Peninsula, Robben Island, and distant mountain ranges before returning to the Upper Cable Station for descent, concluding a small-group experience focused on scenery and interpretation.

What's Included
  • Professional hiking guide
  • Return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket
  • Guided hike to Maclear’s Beacon and back
What's Not Included
  • Transport from the lower cableway station
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratitudes
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$ 93.96

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Activity Provider: Aktiv Tours

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