Top of the Table (mountain)

Climbing Table Mountain doesn't take long, but that doesn't mean it is easy. The reward, however, is spectacular views over Cape Town.

  1. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  2. The starting point on the Platteklip Gorge trail up Table Mountain.

    The starting point on the Platteklip Gorge trail up Table Mountain. Photo: Craig Platt

  3. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  4. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  5. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  6. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  7. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  8. The view to Camps Bay. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    The view to Camps Bay. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  9. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  10. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  11. Once you reach the top, Table Mountain is quite flat.

    Once you reach the top, Table Mountain is quite flat. Photo: Craig Platt

  12. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  13. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  14. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  15. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt

  16. Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth.

    Climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town rewards you with some of the most spectacular urban vistas on Earth. Photo: Craig Platt