Abseiling Table Mountain
If climbing Table Mountain no longer turns your knuckles white, then opt for some ropes and abseil down one of the new 7 wonders of the world at 1000 meters above sea level.
Source: Abseil Africa
Abseiling Table Mountain is not for the weak at heart. Known as the highest commercial abseil in the world at 112 meters, Table Mountain’s ‘Long Drop’ consists of vertical cliffs, sandstone rock and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Coastline, Chapman’s Peak and the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Cape Town has some of the top adventure companies with experienced and skilled instructors and guides, making it the perfect opportunity to experience nature at its fullest while Abseiling down Table Mountain.
Cape Adventure Zone
Cape Adventure Zone offers a half day trip. Daily departures with pick-ups and drop off by prior arrangement. No experience is needed although a reasonable level of fitness and lots of energy helps. Own drinks and snacks must be arranged and it is highly recommended to bring lots of drinking water. The recommended age restriction for abseiling is 10 years and upwards and for persons under the age of 18, a signed indemnity form is required from the parent or legal guardian whilst persons over 65 need a declaration of health. Abseiling Table Mountain can also be combined with a hike up Skeleton Gorge or other beautiful hikes up Table Mountain.
Cape Adventure Zone’s abseiling package costs R650, excluding the cableway ticket.
Contact: 021 552 6057
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Abseil Africa
Abseil Africa abseils everyday between 10:00 and 15:00. Bookings secure your spot or otherwise Abseil Africa recommend making your way to the top and meeting them there.
Abseil Africa’s abseiling package costs R650 and also excludes your cableway ticket.
Contact: 021 424 4760
Extreme Scene’s
Extreme Scene’s package does not include collection or drop off from your accommodation, but they are more than willing to arrange this for you. The 2-way cable car ticket is also not included in their package but all necessary equipment and qualified instructors are. Extreme Scene encourages a hike to Table Mountain’s highest point via Platteklip Gorge to Maclear’s Beacon accompanied by their experienced guides.
Extreme Scene’s package costs R730.
Contact: 021 422 0868
Downhill Adventures
Downhill Adventures provide transportation, refreshments, abseil equipment and an expert guide. They require you to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and a healthy dose of insanity.
Downhill Adventures also offer several hiking trails up Table Mountain such as Platteklip Gorge along the face of the mountain or departing from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens up Skeleton Gorge.
Downhill Adventures’ package includes all abseiling equipment, expert guides but excludes the cable way ticket. Their package costs R800.
Contact: 021 422 0388
Content: Ed Beukes
