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The walk starts on Tafelberg Road , above the city of Cape Town , and it ends on the flat top of the mountain . The path goes up through Platteklip Gorge , a deep cut in the rock wall . Follow it from the first stone step . Be clear about one thing : this path is steep . The steps are high , and the second half is even harder , with rocks and large stones . Many people walk it , but it is not a gentle stroll . Guides give different times , so plan for a few hours and rest when you need to . The route faces north and has almost no shade , so it gets very hot in summer . In the hottest months , start early in the morning . The best time for the walk is the dry season , from October to April . There is no water on the path , so carry your own . The weather can also change quickly , and cloud can cover the top without warning , so bring a coat . Do not walk alone , tell someone your plan , and finish before sunset . At the top , the ground is flat , like a table . You can look at the city , Table Bay , Lion 's Head and Robben Island . Most of the mountain 's plants are fynbos , a kind of wild shrub that grows in this region . You may also see a dassie , a small animal that lives among the rocks . To get back , you have two choices . If the wind is calm , you can take the cable car down . The floor inside turns all the way round , so everyone sees the whole view . But strong wind sometimes stops the cable car . Because of this , always keep enough energy to walk down the same path . Your knees will notice it . 
