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Cape Town accommodation. A hike up Table Mountain offers some of Cape Town's best views and scenery. The Platteklip Gorge to Upper Cable Station hike is the most popular, and covers a 3km ascent which can be done in between one to three hours, depending on fitness and pace.
The hike is fairly tough, and should be approached with adequate caution. Hikers are advised to never hike alone, but instead in a group of four. One should also ensure that there is enough water and warm clothing, as the weather is known to change very rapidly.
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God's creation is awesome!
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Climbed the gorge on 3 January 2012 in the company of my wife (both 65 years of age) and two of our adult sons who encouraged us all the way. Made it in 2.5 hours. I never thought I would make it as I had a major back operation (fusion) some 15 years ago. Came down by cable car whilst one son went down on foot again in 35 minutes beating us by 30 m...
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