Cecilia Ravine Waterfall Hike

a celebrated shorter hike on Table Mountain -

Immerse in Cape splendor

Variety is what makes the city's mountain famous.

On this hike the views of sun-drenched fynbos-covered flanks, (shaded in late afternoon) are contrasted by the brief drop into shaded ravines where rocky mountain streams flow.

The hike's centerpiece is a fern-filled mossy-walled waterfall.

The core circuit is a two hour hike.

But that is adaptable.

Once at the Waterfall you could branch out and ascend further, possibly to the mountain top; or hike into Kirstenbosch. These extensions are well worth it, if you have the time. But you are not short-changed by just doing the core hike.

UPDATE: Cecilia waterfall hike hits "35 world's best hikes (that anyone can do)" list.

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