Skeleton Gorge is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and rewarding hiking routes, and with Knap Tours, it’s an experience designed to be both memorable and well paced. The hike begins in the lush surroundings of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and quickly enters a cool, shaded Afromontane forest — a welcome escape from the heat in summer and a magical, misty setting in winter.

As the trail climbs, you’ll navigate natural steps, boulders, and wooden ladders, adding a sense of adventure along the way. After rain, sections can be slippery, so steady footing and care are required. This moderate hike takes around six hours and rewards you with sweeping views once you reach the top of Table Mountain. Weather permitting, the descent is made by cable car, with an alternative return on foot via Nursery Ravine if conditions require.