Independent Mountain Guide · Cape Town
Table Mountain on foot. With the guide who knows it.
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About Claudette
Independent Mountain Guide · Cape Town
It’s your holiday, and it’s precious. I’m an adventurer and lover of wild places, and I’ve chosen to make sharing them with others a meaningful part of my life. My job is to meet you where you are, find the right balance of challenge and comfort, and create an adventure that feels right for you.
Clauds
Read my storyQualified and certified
Qualified adventure guide (mountaineering), Western Cape, guiding since 2019 · Certified Wilderness First Responder (First Aid Level 3)
Movement. Air in your lungs. Being right in it.
You want to see what Cape Town is famous for. Of course you do. You just want to do it your way.
On foot opens a world that isn't available when we are rushing by, and an experience that lasts beyond the box ticking.
You’ve got to be in it to remember it!
All hikes are private, for two to six people. Travelling solo? You’re very welcome: solo bookings are charged at the two-person rate.
Earn Cape Town’s most famous view on foot. We choose the route together, from steady and scenic to steep and rocky, then walk down or ride the cable car.
Start in the dark and reach the top as Cape Town wakes up below you, with the ocean on one side and Table Mountain on the other.
The wild end of the peninsula, on foot. Buffels Bay to the lighthouse, Dias Beach, or quieter paths over Judas Peak. Add a swim, a beach picnic or a braai.
Days, not hours. Wolfberg Cracks, the Maltese Cross, Crystal Pools. Prefer a light pack? We set up a comfortable base and head out on day hikes.
How booking works
Two ways in. Book Table Mountain or Lion’s Head straight away, or tell me what you’d love and I’ll shape the day.
Book a date
Plan your hike
Want to go tomorrow? WhatsApp me. I can often take bookings within 24 hours if I’m available.
WhatsApp meBooking more than 48 hours ahead? A 50% deposit secures your hike, and the balance is due 48 hours before we set off. Booking within 48 hours? Full payment is due when you book. Prices are in South African rand; your card converts automatically.
What’s included
Just you and your group.
Your fitness, interests and the conditions on the day.
Plus hiking poles if you need them. [Headlamps for sunrise hikes: confirm]
We meet at the start of the hike. City Bowl or Atlantic Seaboard transfers for [R amount] per group.
Not included: park entry fees (for example at Cape Point), the cable car ride down from Table Mountain if you choose it, and transfers.
The heart of it
I want you to leave the mountain more curious about the world around you, and more alive than when you arrived.
Clauds
It’s not about simply reaching a summit. It’s the landscape, the moments along the way, and what the day means to you.
Everyone comes to the mountain differently. I meet you where you are.
I plan every route around the conditions on the day and the people in front of me.
Skills and experience are the foundation. You also get an enthusiastic person to share the adventure with.
Guest reviews
We had an amazing experience hiking Platteklip Gorge with Claudette! She was knowledgeable, encouraging, and made the entire hike both enjoyable and memorable. She went above and beyond to make sure we were fully prepared. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail made such a difference, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Claudette.
Klara P., UK · Platteklip Gorge
My family and I did a hike from Skeleton Gorge to the cable car. It was a deeply immersive day. It felt like we spent the whole day just soaking up the gifts of Table Mountain. Claudette ensured that every aspect could be enjoyed. The day was the highlight of our trip.
Maria E., Australia · Skeleton Gorge to the cable car
Claudette is an inspirational leader who takes great care with making every adventure memorable. She is a thoughtful and caring person and goes to great lengths to support and assist with planning excursions. I highly recommend joining Claudette’s hikes no matter how long or short, or where. Always a positive and meaningful experience.
Louise S., USA
Hiked with me? I’d love to hear about it. Leave a review on Google
FAQ
Something else on your mind? Send me a message and I’ll reply within 24 hours. WhatsApp me
You don’t need to be an athlete. Tell me how active you are and what you’d love to do, and I’ll suggest a route that challenges you just enough. Some routes involve scrambling and heights; I’ll always tell you upfront.
Table Mountain is R2,400 per person and Lion’s Head at sunrise is R1,950 per person, for a minimum of two people. Cape Point and Cederberg trips are tailored, so I’ll send you a price with your plan.
Yes. All my hikes are private, so it’s just you and me. Solo bookings are charged at the two-person rate.
Your private guide, water, snacks, and hiking poles if you need them. Not included: park entry fees (for example at Cape Point), a cable car ticket if you choose to ride down from Table Mountain, and transfers.
The earlier the better to secure your preferred day, but I can often take bookings at short notice, even within 24 hours, if I’m available. For short notice, WhatsApp me.
Cape Town’s weather changes fast, and your safety comes first. If conditions aren’t right, we’ll choose a different route or move to another day. [Cancellation and rescheduling policy to come]
Your safety is my first priority. I’m a qualified adventure guide and a certified Wilderness First Responder (First Aid Level 3), and I plan every route around the conditions on the day and the people in front of me.
Yes, many guests hike up and ride down. Tickets are for your own account, and the cable car sometimes closes in strong wind, so we always have a walking route down as a backup.
Dress light and comfortable, in shoes with good grip. Bring a layer in case the weather turns, a small bag, a hat and sunscreen. I’ll provide water, snacks, and hiking poles if you need them.
Ready when you are
Tell me about the day you’re dreaming of, and I’ll plan it around you. I’ll reply within 24 hours.
See you on the mountain, Clauds