Cape Town: Skeleton Gorge and Kirstenbosch Gardens Hike Guided Hike, Skeleton Gorge overlooking Kirstenbosch Gardens

Experience a different side of Table Mountain filled with forests and plants on this hike from Cape Town. Learn about Cape Town's shrubland and sink your toes into the mountain's white-sand beaches.
Skeleton Gorge
Arguably one of the most beautiful hikes up table mountain is the skeleton gorge route. Starting off in Kirstenbosch gardens with its rich collection of fynbos. following up on a densely wooded kloof with exciting ladders next to waterfalls we will reach the white sandy beaches of Table mountain.
This is the perfect route for a hot day in cape town allowing for a different perspective of table mountain.

Quick route description
Our hike will start in the beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens. from here we will hike up to the contour path via smuts track until the official start of the route. following the stepped path up the densely wooded gorge keeping to the left of the watercourse until we reach a steep section well equipped with ladders to easily climb over the polished rock. After this the route follows the rocky stream bed for a short distance, before bearing out to the right Zig- Zagging up the slope. Higher up the path crosses the gorge again to take the left side to the top where mountain meets sandy white beaches.

Difficulty: Easy
Skeleton Gorge Hike Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Hike Distance: 6.5km / 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 900 meters / 3000 feet

What to bring with
well supportive closed-toe walking shoes with good grip are a must.
Cape town does experience very hot days in the summer and a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and water will be needed. a long sleeve button-up shirt with a collar provides great sun coverage.
the weather on table mountain can change in an instant so a light mid-layer and a rain jacket will ensure that you stay dry and warm if we find ourselves in between the clouds.
Hiking will make you peckish so bringing a snack for the way up is always a good idea
Lastly, you'll need a sense of adventure and a willingness to have fun which is all hiking is about really.

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