Meet at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront at 08h30. From here you will be lead by boat and on foot, through the multifaceted tapestry of Cape Town's eclectic architecture, weaving the story of the City's cosmopolitan, often tragic, past. The day ends at the beautifully restored Platteklip Wash Houses on the banks of the Camissa (sweet water) River on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Here you will meet the Hoerikwaggo™ Trail Guides - your hosts on days 2 and 3. After dinner - a mouth-watering Cape Malay meal - you can relax around the fire, or send an e-mail or simply chat to your fellow hikers. Walking distance: 7 km, approximately 6,5 hours


After an early rise and a sumptuous continental breakfast you will hike to the lower cable way station. From there, weather permitting, you will catch the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain. From the upper cable station the trail winds through pristine fynbos to Maclear's Beacon for a picnic lunch. The Beacon is the highest point on the Cape Peninsula and was constructed in 1884 by the astronomer Thomas Maclear who initiated the first geodetic survey of the Cape. After lunch continue via the historic Smuts Track to the overnight accommodation at the restored Overseers Cottage which offers awesome night time views of the City and the mountain chain. Tonight is the night for a traditional South African braai (barbeque) where the chef will spoil you with steaks, turned to perfection, and an assortment of salads and vegetables. The outdoor braai will only be lit on a low fire-risk day. Should the wind be too strong or the vegetation too dry the meal will be prepared in the kitchen. Walking distance: 9,5 km, approximately 6 hours


Today a morning hike will take you to the north western edges of the mountain. The route offers plenty of interesting and historic features and scenic trails. After lunch the guides will lead you down the magnificent, forested Nursery Ravine to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens where the trail ends. Meals included today are breakfast & lunch. Walking distance: 9 km, approximately 6 hours

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