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South Africa · October
Hiking in Cape Town
October is spring in Cape Town, with mild days and wildflowers on the mountain trails.
Signal Hill Road
Lion’s Head
A spiral path to a 669 m summit with views over the Atlantic and Table Mountain; allow about two to three hours return and start early to beat the wind and crowds.
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Tafelberg Road
Platteklip Gorge, Table Mountain
The most direct route up Table Mountain, steep but well made; walk up and take the cableway down to save your knees.
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Newlands, about 20 mins by car
Skeleton Gorge from Kirstenbosch
A shaded climb through forest with ladders, starting inside Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; finish with a walk through the gardens.
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About 1 hr 15 mins by car
Cape Point
Easy coastal paths in Table Mountain National Park, including the walk between Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope.
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