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Guided Hikes up Lion's Head, Table Mountain & Devil's Peak with a registered, experienced guide. Great exercise, great fun, and an experience you'll never forget. Get adventurous with Take a Hike. Cape Town, South Africa.
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Obi
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The experience with Barry was great, he was on time, companionable throughout the experience, telling us the story of every spot we encountered on the route.
Also after reaching the top of Lion's Head via a very easy hike route, he also gave us the best sunset of our stay by taking us to a spot we had never seen before.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys adventures and good company.
Also after reaching the top of Lion's Head via a very easy hike route, he also gave us the best sunset of our stay by taking us to a spot we had never seen before.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys adventures and good company.
Written 22 October 2022
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Thanks Obi!
Written 15 November 2022
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Niall C
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Apr 2024 • Solo
A wonderful guide with so much knowledge and experience, I would 100% recommend him and encourage a sunrise climb. Barry picked me up right on time and all the way through the tour he kept me informed, looked out for my safety and asked how I was doing. He is a top guy who knows what he is doing. If you are considering booking anyone I would give Barry a go.
Written 17 April 2024
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Sunshine48987732387
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Barry is an experienced guide and his knowledge of Table mountain hiking routes is unsurpassed. i have been on a few hikes with him on traditional routes as well as more adventurous routes off the beaten path. I would highly recommended him as he is diligent, dependable, affordable and always puts safety first. A plus is the amazing photos of the routes we hiked.
Written 31 December 2023
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David kirrane
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Oct 2023 • Solo
The hike up with Barry was incredible. He was a great reassuring guide very professional who paced the walking well and knew when to take breaks for us. He also shared interesting information about what we were seeing. The hike itself is very doable and while a little difficult if youre not used to doing much hiking the view on top was amazing. We made it on top in time for sunrise and when it arrived it was beautiful. Special thanks to Barry and to the lovely Swiss family who joined us for the excellent company! Would highly recommend doing this hike with Barry you wont regret it!
Written 25 October 2023
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Wander44723011018
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Barry was an incredible and friendly guide. Over the past few months, I have done various hikes with him on Table Mountain which have been on more lesser-known trails with more scrambling elements. We have done trails like Woody Buttress, Ledges and Blind Gully which were all really enjoyable. Barry provides a great experience on the mountain and has many interesting facts and stories about the mountain. He also provided lifts many times. I would highly recommend him.
Written 24 October 2023
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Luke P
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Oct 2023 • Solo
Had a long day of travelling and vexing cooped up in an airplane the previous day so I decided to book a sunrise hike up Lions Head to stretch the legs out. Not really one for early morning or alarms but I’d do it all over again to experience the stunning views over Cape Town. Barry is a great guide, who’s easy to get along with and full of knowledge of the mountains and local area. When I come back to Cape Town (which I will) then I’ll definitely be booking Barry again. 5*
Written 24 October 2023
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Shante B
New York City, NY12 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
What an experience! I almost left Cape Town without doing this and boy would I have regretted it. First off let me say Barry was great! I was on the verge of going alone, but thank God I didn’t because on the way up several people who were alone or with a friend were lost and almost made the mistake of going the wrong way until Barry so nicely guided them to the right direction. He was more than willing to take photos/videos of me during the hike. He also gave some really good info about the vegetation, birds and many other facts that I would not have got without a guide. Thanks so much!
Written 3 August 2022
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Bongo01
Cape Town, South Africa10 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Barry was a solid and supportive guide which I found particularly reassuring. I am an unfit 50 + and his guidance when choosing a suitable route; which was exciting enough for the rest of our family group was invaluable. Our group ranged from 16 years old, a few in their 20's and two of us in our 50's. The mountain and views were spectacular.
Written 24 October 2023
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Luke K
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Sept 2023 • Friends
Can’t recommend Barry enough, decided to go for a sunrise tour with friends and Barry went above and beyond for us.
Clearly knows what he is talking about and can definitely see how experienced he is.
There is no doubt we would go with Barry again.
Clearly knows what he is talking about and can definitely see how experienced he is.
There is no doubt we would go with Barry again.
Written 25 October 2023
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Mozokel
Seattle, WA32 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Barry picked us up at the hotel promptly. We were notified the night before of our pick up time. He went a a good pace, and my daughter and husband could keep up with him. They stopped for photo stops so that I could catch up. The trail to Lion’s Head was really busy. We originally got a guide for safety reasons (reports of hikers being mugged), but I don’t think it was necessary that day to have a guide. But it was nice to have someone who knew the trail. We took the chain route up and a less steep way down. It was also nice to chat with Barry about Cape Town. My daughter, age 11, really enjoyed the hike, especially the scramble at the top. Barry also pointed out some of the local flora and fauna. My daughter thought the moss on the trail was cute so Barry was pointing out good patches of moss for her. 😅
Written 4 August 2019
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Thanks Melina.
What a fun hike with your family. I really enjoyed your guys' company. Zoe was a delight, but I think it was a bit easy for her, maybe something a bit more challenging next time. Not too early a start. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Written 5 August 2019
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