Table Mountain National Park

Outdoor activities in Table Mountain National Park

Outdoor Adventure Hotspots

Cape Town’s peninsula offers diverse terrain for outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from the granite boulders of the Atlantic Coast to the sandstone cliffs of the Silvermine Nature Reserve. This collection includes various climbing sectors like Fawltey Towers and bouldering spots in Cecilia Forest. Hikers can access unique geological formations such as Elephant’s Eye and Peers Cave, or visit seasonal waterfalls like Silvermine and Baviaanskloof. Coastal options include surfing at Clifton and Hout Bay, alongside professional dive centers in Simon's Town.

Outdoor Adventure Hotspots — Map

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Clifton Beach

Have a nice afternoon on the beach with white granitic sand located near an exclusive residential area.

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B

Hout Bay

Hout Bay is a seaside suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

C

Peers Cave

A nice walk from Fish Hoek to an incredible cave located on the hill above the village. However, it might be hard to find the right path.

D

The Lookout

Bouldering area located on the hills above Fish Hoek with views overlooking False Bay.

E

Waterfall

Seasonal waterfall located in the mountains near Simon's Town.

F

Baviaanskloof Waterfall

Waterfall located in the Baviaanskloof valley above Hout Bay.

G

Silvermine Waterfall

A 30-meter drop accessible via a short hiking trail within the Silvermine Nature Reserve.

H

Atla's Pool

Small waterfall and natural pool located in the mountains above Hout Bay.

I

Cecilia Waterfall

Seasonal waterfall reached via the Cecilia Forest hiking trails on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

J

Pisces Divers

PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center offering boat dives and gear rental in Simon's Town.

K

Clovely Cave

Sandstone cave situated on the ridge overlooking Clovelly and Fish Hoek.

L

Tunnel Cave

Narrow geological formation located near Peers Cave on the Skildergat ridge.

M

Crazy 88 Area

Bouldering sector featuring various established routes on granite rock.

N

Crowd Control

Bouldering sector within the Red Hill climbing area.

O

Combat Wombat

Specific bouldering route located in the southern peninsula mountains.

P

Angel's Share

Bouldering spot located in the hills near Simon's Town.

Q

Mushroom Boulders

Distinctively shaped granite boulders used for climbing near the southern coast.

R

Vanillla Boulders

Bouldering area located in the southern peninsula region near Red Hill.

S

Runt Boulders

Small bouldering sector situated in the hills above the Atlantic coast.

T

Circuit Boulder

Bouldering site located within the Silvermine Nature Reserve area.

U

Elephant's Eye

Large cave in the Silvermine Nature Reserve; the mountain profile resembles an elephant's head.

V

Fawltey Towers Crag

Sport climbing crag in Silvermine featuring multiple bolted routes on sandstone.

W

Small Cave

Minor cave formation located in the Silvermine Nature Reserve.

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Silvermine Main Crag

Primary sport climbing destination in the region, offering over 60 bolted routes on high-quality sandstone.

Y

Pristene Cave

Natural cave located on the Twelve Apostles side of Table Mountain.

Z

Bat cave

Deep cave formation located near the Apostles path on Table Mountain.

Erol's Cave

Hidden cave on the western slopes of Table Mountain, accessible via the Pipe Track.

Cecilia Boulder

Isolated climbing boulder located within the Cecilia Forest area.

Scuba Shack

Diving center providing training and guided excursions to the kelp forests of False Bay.

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