THE BEST ROUTE UP TABLE MOUNTAIN | Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail | Cape Town Travel Vlog

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We wanted to document our experience of the quickest Hike up Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge. The hike is incredible but what we didn't expect were the other people to be so damn awesome too. A remember NOO SMOKING IS ALLOWED. haha
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Table Mountain, now officially one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world, is also one of the most iconic landmarks on earth. It's absolutely no wonder that Cape Town has become a number tourist destination. A visit to the top is a must do for locals and tourists alike as it provides brilliant views over the city, Camps Bay, Table Bay, the West Coast to the north and the Cape Peninsula to the south. The Cable Car is the best option for those that have limited fitness and time. For those looking to stretch their legs and to get a little more in touch with nature, there are a number of hikes to the top. We opted for Platteklip Gorge. This route is said to be the easiest. With roughly 1,5 to 2 hours of "natural stairs" leading the way, we would definitely call it the quickest, but not necessarily the easiest. But if you pack a lunch, take lots of water and take your time to leisurely enjoy the views, the people, the plants and the animals there should be no excuse not to try this hike at least once in your life. Add it to your bucket-list today.
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[@dazd240]

Awesome video, Cape Town look really nice! Love the views!

[@Travelvids]

you need to come visit Daz

[@dazd240]

Travelvids definitely on the top of my list. I've always been fascinated with Cape Town.

[@kingkunta7646]

Went there four days ago and took this exact same route after i went back to relocate where I got lost and realizing I made an ignorant mistake while walking in the right trail...long story short due to getting lost and water shortages (which was solved by the stream on the way ) it took 7 hours to reach the top but the view was worth it and I'm definitely going back

[@sindiswasylviandevu9545]

Nice video.You guys are hilarious ☺😊I want to go hiking too after the lockdown

[@Travelvids]

Good time to go now :-D

[@cameronslabbert4202]

Hey- there are so many beautiful places to hike in Cape Town. You should definatly have a look at Harold Porter nature reserve, i did a hike up the mountain there yesterday and it was beautiful ( if you wanna check im not lying i uploaded a video of us doing it) It is a breathtaking hike

[@Travelvids]

I recently checked out Harold Porter... stunning place!!!!

[@mossimo2972]

I climbed Table Mountain in 1969. I climbed up the opposite end of the cable car and walked across the top of the mountain to the cable car. I went down the mountain in the cable car.

[@gnarlytothemax]

Awesome video. I'm a solo traveler from the US thinking to do this hike in the next few days. Everyone in the video seems so friendly. Do you think people on the trail would be open to me joining their group? What do you think is the best time to do it? Early morning or afternoon to catch the sunset?

[@Travelvids]

+Sam Swed hey Sam people are so chilled on the Mountain especially South Africans. Just ask them as you walk towards the path. Morning or afternoon, but the wind normally blows in the afternoon in Cape Town and they might close the cable car down. When the really blows the mountain also gets covered with a cloud so you cant see anything. Enjoy your hike.

[@gnarlytothemax]

great advice! if you could only do one hike, table mountain or lions head, which would you suggest? I will only be in town for 2-3 days and might not get a chance to do both.

[@Travelvids]

+Sam Swed lots of good hikes around but nothing like Table Mountain the view wins every time. We normally walk up and take the cable car down. If you are walking down leave between 5-6 or it will get busy.

[@SweetPeteUnleashed]

Nice video. Best is an interesting word though. Best for a visiting tourist or fitness fanatic if they want a very quick and direct route up, but there are some other much more scenic and enjoyable trails to take up the mountain too. Much love from a fellow Capetonian hiker 👌🏻🫡🤠🇿🇦

[@barackhaile777]

it is so beautiful table mountain but entoto mountain park in Ethiopia is most beautiful in the world

[@ugenegareth9339]

2 Esdras 2: 33

[@sofortunate5171]

Thank you for this video!!!! How much does it cost? Do i have to book?

[@Travelvids]

No cost to walk up n down... The cable car does cost, but you can buy tickets at the top, get a one way down like we did.

[@paulcarlisle7892]

That was great. Thanks. Sure as anything there is a lot of misinformation flying around about SA.

[@kennethcarr2449]

I have to do this when I go in February. Thanks for sharing

[@Travelvids]

you will have loads of fun. leave from the waterfront or city centre and end in Camps Bay and take the myciti or uber home, you dont have to take it back.

[@dylaneckstein653]

went that route today and it was fun going to be a bit stiff but it was worth every second

[@Travelvids]

I'm very much in need of doing this route again... need to move

[@ci2157]

Awesome job guys! Really great to see how you brought out the rainbow nation on the trail.

[@alicemukeredzi257]

Willing to try

[@BHAVYEGOEL]

Would you recommend doing this with a baby in the carrier?

[@Travelvids]

its a hard one, if you are really fit, then yest, but their are some tricky sections with big steps ups, so keep someone close by for balance. And go early before the sun hits you.

[@khaleefax9553]

*instead of climbing, can you take the cable car to go up?*

[@Travelvids]

absolutely yes you can

[@Well_Edumacated]

in 2017 I hiked down that gorge in jeans; chuck taylors and no water. i took the tram to the top of table mountain but choose to hike down on a whim it was sketchy.

[@dillonc2419]

cool vid but definitely not the nicest route up table mountain. This is probably the most repetitive and boring route one can take.

[@mmangweni]

Which route you'd recommend?

[@daniel_johnson_pmbpk]

@@mmangweni for experienced hikers, Ferny Dell, Grotto-Fountain Cairn or Kloof Corner Pinnacle are absolutely spectacular, but for those without as much experience, a route like Skeleton Gorge, for example, is much more interesting than Platteklip