Hiking Table Mountain was supposed to be a birthday present to me after a long flight from Seattle. We arrived in a storm, so on the suggestion of our trip coordinator, the hike up the Kasteelspoort trail was moved a couple of days to a clearer weather window. My guide Monique is an experienced guide and quickly assessed my skill level as well as gear for the day as the weather quickly changed to a cool and breezy. Monique had a beanie and a poncho ready to use if the weather changed; that beanie was needed! She pointed out flora and fauna, local birds, and the unique views of Table Bay, False Bay, and the Twelve Apostle mountain face. With 90 minutes to the top, Monique had snacks and warm Roobios tea and a mug ready, and found us a little shelter from the wind to enjoy it. I recognized that without her experience, I might have been more like the hikers we encountered who were cold and unprepared for the hiking conditions, which included water-logged trails that were dry just two weeks before. Her trained eye spotted a set of pawprints from an animal she later identified as a mongoose. As there were a few points where a person with shorter leg length might need a hand or a haul up, Monique was patient to allow me and my 59 y.o. body first crack at finding my way up rocky paths, making me feel right at home with the mountains I'm accustomed to. All and all, I had a lovely, safe hike on the world's oldest mountain and had plenty of time to take in the views. Climbing time was about 4 hours, about what I thought it would be. Monique texted my spouse so he could better coordinate meeting us up at the top via cable car, coordinate her pick up of her vehicle to pick us up at the bottom, and transported us to a funky place for lunch as the end of our experience.

Absolutely fantastic experience climbing Lions Head with Yvette. Every need was anticipated, and the pace was perfect. Yvette explained the local flora, fauna, and history of the area. Very knowledgable, fun, and thoughtful. Would recommend to any curious hikers. Rooibos tea and Rusk at the summit was lovely.

We had the most incredible experience hiking Table Mountain—truly one of the highlights of our trip to Cape Town. Our guide, Yvette, was exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing insights about the landscape, history, and unique ecology of Table Mountain that made the hike so much more meaningful. What really stood out was her passion and energy. Yvette clearly loves what she does, and it made the entire experience feel special and engaging from start to finish. She was also so friendly and accommodating, adjusting the pace perfectly to suit my husband and me, and making sure we felt comfortable and confident along the way. The views were absolutely breathtaking, but it was Yvette who made the day unforgettable. The whole experience felt personal, seamless, and thoughtfully curated. We left feeling proud, inspired, and so grateful for such a memorable adventure. Highly recommend hiking Table Mountain with Yvette—it doesn’t get better than this.

Terrific experience and highly recommend. We had a n initial conversation to scope the day so the like was personalized. Our guide, Monique, was highly knowledgeable and adjusted our day on the fly. So if you are looking for a personalized experience with professionals - I highly endorse.