Upcoming Hikes

Hike programs cover a four month period and are published in October, February and June. Every two weeks the upcoming hikes are updated below for ease of reference.

Important notes:

All hikers (members as well as visitors)

  • Leaders MUST be contacted at least 24 hours before hikes (36 hours is even better).
  • Most leaders prefer to be notified via WhatsApp messages and don’t like voice messages.
  • Once you have “booked” and realise that you’re not coming, please let the leader know.
  • Hikes may be cancelled due to weather and leaders need to know who to contact if there are cancellations.
  • The leader has the right to assess any hiker’s ability and reject if thought not suitable.

Times

  • There are many people enjoying the outdoors and so you need to arrive early in order to find parking.
  • The times indicated in the hiking program are the times that the hikes start/leave from the meeting place.
  • Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the starting time to allow for enough time to sign in etc.
  • The leader may choose to wait 5 minutes for late comers, but more than this is not fair to the hikers that did arrive on time.

Visitors

The club welcomes visitors to join any of our hikes. We request that you make contact with the leader who will advise you on the suitability of the hike based on your fitness level. Visitors to any of our hikes are asked to offer a nominal donation to the club. Currently the amount asked is R50 per visitor.

Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)

Unless you are a holder of a valid Wild Card or a My Green Card, you have to pay Conservation Fees (“Entrance Fees”) at the entrance gates.

Wild Card

Wild Card Membership gives you one year’s unlimited entry to 80+ National Parks, Reserves and Resorts around Southern Africa, depending on the membership cluster and category that you choose.

https://www.sanparks.org/wild-card/overview

My Green Card

The TMNP My Green Card is available exclusively to South African residents of Cape Town, costs R200 and provides the holder with 12 free entries into any of the Table Mountain National Park’s pay points: Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point); Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal and Silvermine, as well as to the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof.

https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table-mountain/cards-permits/my-green-card

Conservation Fees if you DON’T have a valid Wild Card or My Green Card:

Cape of Good Hope Section

Conservation Fees per person – adult rates
(Cash-free, Debit/Credit Card only)
01/11/2026 – 31/10/2027
Standard FeeR592
SADC Nationals (with Passport)R242
South African Citizens and Permanent Residents (with ID*)R115

Silvermine Section (Pay gate on the western side)

Conservation Fees per person – adult rates
(Cash only)
01/11/2026 – 31/10/2027
Standard FeeR230
SADC Nationals (with Passport)R97
South African Citizens and Permanent Residents (with ID*)R46

* South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must provide proof of South African ID, South African Drivers Licence, or South African Passport on arrival. This proof is accepted in original, electronic or certified paper copy.

Which means that unless you can show/prove that you are a South African Citizen or reside in South Africa permanently, YOU HAVE TO PAY THE FULL PRICE!

NB: The entrance gates are a cash-free environment, and they only accept payments via debit and credit cards.

Dogs

Dogs are generally permitted in TMNP, for exceptions see the interactive guide to “Walking your Dog in the Park”:

When hiking in the TMNP, Peninsula Ramblers allows dogs on certain hikes “with TMNP Activity Permit only”. Currently the cost is R380 p.a.
See: https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table-mountain/cards-permits/my-activity-permi
To apply: https://www.sanparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/myactivity_permit_form.pdf

Saturday 17 October

Oppelskop

Meet: 8:00 AM

Rhodes Memorial parking area

Up to Kings Blockhouse then along upper contour to Oppelskop and back via lower contour. Heavy rain cancels.

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Strenuous

Hike Leader

Sándor Nagy

082 082 0482

Sunday 18 October

Silvermine East Ramble

Meet: 8:00 AM

Parking area, Silvermine Gate 2

We start heading East, an easy walk for 0.5km, then relatively steep up for about 0.5km. Then a long moderate undulating circular walk back to the cars. Total 6.4km.

2-3 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Hike Leader

Marco Bauer

084 370 8855
(WhatsApp messages only)

Saturday 24 October

Brakkloofrant to see Orchids

Meet: 8:00 AM

Village Hub Scarborough parking area

Walk up many steps to the ridge and then to the Brakkloof beacon. We hope to see the beautiful waxy Satyrium orchids in flower.

4-5 Hours

<5 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Sunday 25 October

Platberg Lookout (Baskloof Reserve; Scarborough)

Meet: 8:30 AM

Scarborough -The Hub

We need to purchase permits at the Village Hub (R60 p/p subject to change) so please be on time. From here we walk up to the trail head and then up to the lookout point. There is a fair bit of elevation but not too strenuous. The views are worth the climb!

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Lizette Sutherland

082 413 5414
WhatsApp messages only

Saturday 31 October

King's and Queen's Blockhouses

Meet: 8:00 AM

Upper parking area at Rhodes Memorial

Shuttle cars to Chelmsford Road, Vredehoek, follow the Old Military Road, visit King’s and Queen’s Blockhouses, wave at the Prince of Wales and learn some history. Wear long pants as some of the path is scratchy.

3-4 Hours

8-10 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Dorothy Holder

083 572 3259

Sunday 1 November

Venus Pools (Cape Point)

Meet: 8:50 AM

Buffels Bay parking in Cape Point Reserve (NB this is the BEACH parking, not at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre).

Google Maps link.

Starting at Buffels Bay we walk along the coast to Venus Pools and back. Expect sand, rocks, pools. Bring swimming costume, towel and water shoes (optional) if you would like a swim. Bring a snack and coffee/tea and water.

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Hike Leader

Lizette Sutherland

082 413 5414
WhatsApp messages only

Saturday 7 November

Sandy Bay Circuit

Meet: 7:30 AM

Eustegia Way parking lot, Hout Bay

Meeting in the parking lot, we will walk along the Jeep Track and down towards Oude Schip. Hopefully the tide is low and we can go over to the wreck where we will sit and have a break. We will complete the circuit by taking the lower path towards the beach and have a 2nd break before taking the path back up to the cars.

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Hike Leader

Lizette Leigh

074 462 3496
WhatsApp messages preferred

Sunday 8 November

Table Mountain India Venster ascent, various descent options

Meet: 6:00 AM

Kloof Corner parking, coffee kiosk

Ascend via India Venster and descend either via Kasteelspoort/Platteklip Gorge/cable car.

5-6 Hours

>10 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Bernd Zimmermann

076 089 7964
WhatsApp messages preferred

Saturday 14 November

Vlakkenberg

Meet: 8:30 AM

32 Price Drive, Constantia

We will start off walking through the dense canopy of the Vlakkenberg forest in this hidden jewel in Constantia, and meander along a free-flowing stream. Then go up to the top and around the Vlakkenberg peak, coming down the same way and returning through a different part of the forest. There is a short bit of scrambling where hands-on will be needed to get over some rocks.

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Exposure

Hike Leader

Les Watson

084 856 1742
WhatsApp messages preferred

Sunday 15 November

Muizenberg and St James Peak

Meet: 7:30 AM

Boyes Drive above Lakeside

Up to Muizenberg Peak then over to St James Peak and back down again. Heavy rain cancels.

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Sándor Nagy

082 082 0482

Saturday 21 November

Princess Vlei Walk and Talk

Meet: 9:00 AM

Princess Vlei Park on the M5 (Prince George Dr). Entrance at traffic light between De Waal Rd, Southfield and Retreat Rd, Retreat. We meet alongside the vlei.

An easy walk on the newly laid pathway around the vlei. Learn about the history and ecology of the area, the legend of the princess, and the various battles and victories in the restoration of the indigenous fynbos. Dogs are welcome but new regulations require them to be on leash.

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Easy

Dogs Allowed (without TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Sunday 22 November

Rhodes Memorial Meander

Meet: 2:30 PM

Rhodes Memorial LOWER parking area

A Sunday afternoon stroll, with some uphills and downhills.

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Dorothy Holder

083 572 3259

Saturday 28 November

East Fort to Hidden Cave, Mast, Blackburn Ravine, Alfie’s Path, East Fort

Meet: 7:30 AM

East Fort, Chapman’s Peak Drive

This route was recently recced by me, Lizette L. and Charmaine B. We found the secret and fairly substantial cave!!! Some of the route is on a fairly faint path, although shown on maps. Not for you, if you are looking for no adventure!

6+ Hours (Whole Day)

>10 km

Very Strenuous

Exposure

Hike Leader

Marco Bauer

084 370 8855
(WhatsApp messages only)

Sunday 29 November

Long Beach and Shipwreck

Meet: 12:00 Noon

Noordhoek Beach car park

We will shuttle with cars to Kommetjie and start the hike there. Walk along the beach, break at the Kakapo shipwreck, along Noordhoek Beach, back to the cars. Hike during lunch time to accommodate for low tide conditions. Heavy rain cancels.

2-3 Hours

5-8 km

Easy

Scrambling

Dogs Allowed (without TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Sándor Nagy

082 082 0482