Muizenberg Window

Muizenberg Window
Muizenberg window is one of the easier hikes in our Portfolio. Though you should not underestimate the initial slope you need to walk up. Its steep at some points and if you are going to run it, you will find yourself exhausted. Its a fantastic rock formation, and its possible to drop down to it, such as in these pictures, or stand on top of it. One should not underestimate the cliff though. The cliff next to it is sheer, and in these photographs, where the climber is posing, there is a massive cliff and a mistake could cost a life. It does not often happen, but it was here that, in trying to find a good view to take a photograph, that I slipped on the rock. Luckily I was fine, but the reality is there, go here when the rock is wet and it could be fatal if you are not cautious.

This sometimes has been called erroneously as Muizenberg Cave on instagram, but that is totally a different spot. This is more like a stonehenge style rock formation, and very spectacular at that as its right on the edge of a cliff.
A PDF is available below for downloading to provide you with full details on how to get to this incredible place, along with MAPS and interesting facts about the region.

Driving and Safety

How far do your drive?

30-40 min from Cape Town.

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Driving Difficulty?

Tar all the way, no difficult or dangerous inclines or road

Personal Safety

Low risk

Parking

Public Parking near an open highly used road

How wild, beautiful and Spectacular

How Unknown?

20 % of the hiking population know this place

How Wild?

The wildness of this area is ranked 4/10

How Spectacular?

Spectacular.

How beautiful?

Medium Beautiful

Walking and Danger

How Tough

Easy - Flat, or up to 100m-200m eg Contour Path at Newlands

Time it takes one direction, no stopping

1 hr Half Day, Low fitness . Allow 4 hours+ for this walk.

Path Quality

Path is extremely well maintained, stable, frequently used, steps built properly by mainteance staff

No Path whatsover

2% is not a path at all.

Exposure?

Path is not exposed

Rock Scrambling

Hands are never used, and no rock scrambling or climbing

Suitable for 9-11 yrs old?

Suitable

All our walks/hikes/explorations are not suitable for less than 9 year olds. 12 years old plus generally can cope with a lot with the right encouragement.

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Detailed instructions on how to get there
A Map Layout
Hints and tips about the area