Nature and Power
At least 4 underground rivers flow through Table Mountain, and there are 36 streams that emerge on the surface. A popular misconception is that the water for the giant spouts of Table Mountain comes primarily from rainfall on the mountain.
This is not true. In fact, only about 35% comes from rainwater, the remaining 65% comes from seeping groundwater or aquifer below the mountain. This is why so many pools lie beneath the mountain - pools that are always refilling with water no matter how much we use.
“The city is harvesting 277-million litres a month. And that’s straight from Table Mountain
In the early 1800s, a fight over water rights was one of the sparks that helped ignite an explosive conflict between Dutch settlers and indigenous Khoi Khoi communities.
Conclusion
Anyone who has been on the Table Mountain hiking trails the summer season, knows that the water level is often too low to fill up their bottles. Water refilling stations are few and far between, so it can be difficult to stay hydrated.
Hiking to Waterfalls with Muki Venture - a 50-minute hike to three private waterfalls within the Table Mountain Reserve. Muki Venture also offers two-hour waterfall hikes at various locations to suit your requirements.
Muki Ventures is run by a team of accredited guides with above 10 years of experience in adventure tourism, Mountain Biking, nature conservation and in hiking. They pay close attention to detail so you can experience the best Table Mountain has to offer.
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I would highly recommend Muki Venture, the guided hike on Table Mountain to anyone visiting Cape Town. Your expertise made it a very clear and fun experience!
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