India Venster

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide.

India Venster is one of the classic Table Mountain ascents and hiking with an experienced guide adds immense value! This adventurous hike is not for the faint-hearted but if you're looking for a more exciting Table Mountain experience offering superb views in good weather then this is the hike for you. – Table Mountain Experts – Local in-depth knowledge of the Fauna & Flora of Table Mountain – Incredible Views of Cape Town – Adventurous Route with challenging rock scrambles – Quieter Trail away from the masses

Arguably the best half-day route to the summit, this sensational route leads up an imposing part of the Table Mountain, offering excellent city and sea views. Involves scrambling and exposure to heights (narrow ledges – nothing extreme) about 15% of the way, therefore ideal for, but not restricted to the more adventurous. You also need a decent head for heights. Dramatic topography, exciting hiking, superb views. 15% discount if you book directly through the Hike Table Mountain website.

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide. India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views. The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses. Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience it has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly know as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

Table Mountain is what brings Cape Town together. Wildlife, flora and the culture of the Cape are all built around this beautiful piece of stone. Your experience will, thus, be more than just a hike. You will learn about the history of the mountain and city as we make our way to the top of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Nature.

A challenging but definitely more scenic route to the summit of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Scramble up rocky outcrops. Look back onto the white sands of Cape Town’s iconic beaches and the glimmering swells of Table Bay. Get a 360-degree view of surrounding Devil's Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill above the city below. Enjoy some time and many photo opportunities on the summit of the 7th Natural Wonder of The World, before catching the cable car down. Enjoy this less touristy route!

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

India Venster is a hike that you will enjoy because of the wide views of Table Mountain and the surrounding nature which makes up a part of the national park named Table Mountain. The hike of India Venster is about 3 hours and takes you up rocks and around large formations on the side of Table Mountain which sees less visitors than the other routes.

This route involves short sections of scrambling on narrow ledges, with some sections protected with metal “staples” (or ladders), so it is not suitable for those who suffer badly from fear of heights and do not enjoy pushing their boundaries. This steep and challenging route requires a good fitness level. ​​There are many level sections along the route though that break up the climbs nicely so many people find this to be a less tiring route than Platteklip Gorge. We meet at the Lower Cable Station and ascend via India Venster to finish at the Upper Cable Station. If the cablecar is open – from the summit you can choose how long you would like to stay on the summit, enjoying the views and the treats available at the “Café at the Top”, and then take the cable car down mountain If it is closed we will hike back down the mountain via Platteklip Gorge

Our hiking group are small and limited to a maximum of 4 persons to maximize the personal experience with more opportunity to engage and interact with our tour guide. India Venster hike is known for its challenging and dramatics views. The "Venster" (window in the Afrikaans language) is attributed to a spectacular viewpoint that we see framed by two large rock buttresses. Hiking Table Mountain one of the most recognizable mountains in Africa and one of the new seven natural wonders in the world is a unique experience It has a unique floral kingdom found only in the South Western Cape commonly known as fynbos. It is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on our planet with many species of proteas, ericas and restios. Also unique to Table Mountain is the ghost frog a rare and elusive frog species that is endemic to Table Mountain. More exotic also found on Table Mountain is our Himalayan Tahr "wild mountain goats" native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

This adventurous hike is a great way to get a birds eye view over the City of Cape Town while enjoying the beauty of nature that surrounds you. This hike features fun rock scrambling and an in depth look at our local history, geology, indigenous people, flora and fauna. Your trip also includes pick up and drop off from your hotel in the city centre.