Discover a truly unique and thrilling way to experience Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain and Signal Hill! This downhill adventure utilizes eco-friendly, non-motorized gravity scooters that were specially designed in Switzerland for use on Alpine ski slopes during the summer months.
Tour Pricing
| Ticket Category | Rate |
| Driver Ticket (Adults 10+ years / ride own scooter) | R990 per person |
| Passenger Ticket (Children 4–9 years / ride tandem with parent) | R500 per person |
*This service requires a minimum of 4 passengers total to operate
📌 Note: Children aged 4 to 9 years double up with a parent and ride safely on the scootour platform directly in front of an adult driver. All drivers must meet the minimum age and height requirements to control their own scootour safely.
Essential Details
Duration: | ± 1½-2 hrs This timeline covers safety training, equipment kitting, vehicle transfers, and both downhill runs |
Operating Days: | Operates daily except on Sundays (weather dependant) |
Time Slots: | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 Exact availability may vary depending on the season |
Location: | Lower Table Mountain Parking Area & Info Office |
| Annual Closures: | 24 December till 4 January |
Experience Overview
The excursion begins with gear fitting at the staging base. From there, you are transported up the mountain roads. Your guides will keep you entertained along the way with fascinating local facts and history. The tour features two distinct downhill runs:
- The Signal Hill Run: Your first downhill blast takes you down the slopes of Signal Hill, concluding in the historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood where your support driver will be waiting to collect you.
- The Table Mountain Run: After driving to the main event, you will jump on your scooters near Dead Man's Tree for a spectacular, gravity-fueled descent running all the way down into Deer Park.
At the end of the second run, the shuttle vehicle collects the group and brings everyone back to the initial starting point. All excursions are fully managed and safely navigated by professional, qualified guides.
Critical Arrival & Logistical Instructions
- Arrival Notice: You are required to arrive at the venue strictly 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled slot. This buffer is essential to handle mandatory check-in steps, including completing indemnity waivers, conducting safety briefings, etc. For example, if your session is booked for 10:00 AM, you must be on-site and ready by 9:15-9:30 AM.
- Location Warning: You must go straight to the Tafelberg Road parking area. Do not go to Maitland / Cape Xtreme's offices. You will be at the wrong location and you will miss your booking/forfeit your booking entirely (no refund/reschedule).
- Time Slot Availability: Your selected time slot is a preference and is not guaranteed at the time of submission. Once we receive your request/booking, we will check availability and confirm your slot. We will either send over your official confirmation or immediately contact you with alternative times or dates if your preferred slot is not available.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✅ What’s Included: Professional safety helmets and gloves , 2 full guided downhill runs (1 x Signal Hill and 1 x Table Mountain) , support driver and shuttle transfers between runs , qualified guides , and 1x water per guest.
- ❎ What’s Excluded: Round-trip transport (hotel pickup & drop off), meals, snacks, refreshments, and ll items of a personal nature.
What to Wear & Bring
- Clothing: Comfortable outdoor clothing. Because mountain weather shifts rapidly and the downhill descents create a wind-chill factor, bringing a windbreaker or warm jacket is highly recommended.
- Footwear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Slip-on shoes, sandals, or flip-flops are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
- Sun Protection: High-SPF sunblock and a hat are crucial due to sun exposure.
Safety Rules & Participant Requirements
- Indemnity Waivers: All participants must sign on-site safety waivers/indemnity to partake in the activity. Guests under 18 years old require a parent or legal guardian to sign on their behalf.
- Age Limits:
- To Ride Individually: Minimum 10 years old.
- Ride-Alongs (Ages 4–9): Children in this age bracket cannot ride their own scootour; they must be booked as ride-alongs and will double up with parents.
- Under 4 Years: Children under 4 are too small to participate.
- Minimum Height Limit: All riders must be a minimum of 1.1 meters tall.
- Physical Fitness Profile: There is no baseline fitness requirement for this downhill activity. No previous technical qualifications or special certifications are needed.
- Riding Skill Competency: To safely participate in this activity, guests must have the functional ability to ride a bicycle. You must be comfortable steering and utilizing hand brakes.
Booking Terms & Cancellations
View our full Terms & Conditions online here: www.capextreme.com/terms
Cancellation / Refund Policy
SCOOTOURS CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be advised that the cancellation fee & refund percentage (%) is applicable to the TOTAL tour/activity price LESS a less 5% transaction fee in the case of online or POS card transactions made for payment. This represents a direct bank processing cost and is not a revenue-generating charge.
Cancellation or changes
- 30 days or more prior to tour date = 100% Refund
- 29-15 days prior to tour date = 75% Refund
- 14-4 days prior to tour date = 50% Refund
- 3-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “NO-SHOWS” = 0%/No Refund
❗️Late arrivals and/or no-shows for a tour/activity/time slot, regardless of the reason, unfortunately forfeit the full booking. Similar to booking an airline ticket; the plane will not wait for any passenger that is late. Please ensure you are on time for your booking.
❗️All transaction/transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (the client/booking holder)
❗️Refund and credit values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations.