What do guests remember most about a hike with One&Only Cape Town?

Every guest who I have had the pleasure of taking up the Mountain has always been amazed by the breathtaking views of Cape Town, its beautiful coastline and famous landmarks such as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. There are amazing rock formations to see, a variety of unique bird life, brightly coloured lizards as well as the Rock Hyrax locally known as the “dassie”.

The cable car is another highly recommended experience; whizzing up to the top in just over two minutes as it slowly revolves to reveal 360-degree views of Cape Town. Table Mountain is not just about getting to the top, there are amazing experiences to be had along the journey!

What are some fitness and adventure activities that families can enjoy in and around Cape Town?

There is a wide variety of activities available around the city and if you’re staying at One&Only Cape Town, there’s the added benefit of these being right on your doorstep. There is, of course, hiking, which Cape Town is famous for. For those with an adventurous spirit, there is also paragliding, which involves leaping off Signal Hill or Lion’s Head and is another popular way to gain a bird’s eye perspective of the beautiful city and its landmarks.

Visitors to Cape Town can also enjoy diving, sandboarding the Atlantis sand dunes or even shark cage diving at Gaansbaai, all easily arranged through our concierge.

What would you say is your fitness philosophy?

My fitness philosophy is to simply live actively and as if each day is your last, make every breath count and to always do what makes you happy.

What is your ideal way to spend a weekend in Cape Town?

My ideal weekend starts off with a hike up India Venster in the early morning. The popular hiking route features an elevation of over 700m on the Cape Town facing side of Table Mountain. Up top, it’s time for an amazing sunrise overlooking the city, before traversing below the cable car station to catch a glimpse of the entire Atlantic seaboard and the Twelve Apostles on the other side. After summitting, I like to enjoy a healthy breakfast at the Table Mountain Restaurant before taking the cable car back down.

Given our great summer weather, my day isn’t complete without spending some quality time at Camps Bay beach before enjoying a few laidback sundowners while enjoying a spectacular Cape Town sunset. Sound like a fairytale? This is just another weekend in Cape Town.

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