note that there are two climbs, one lighter and one more difficult! the most difficult takes 4 hours to climb.

Hi And I apologise for never answering as I have been out of action. I hope your trip and climb was successful and I am sure you found that you definitely did not need special clothing. Finding the start to Platteklip is easy. Drive as though you are going to the cable car entrance but just continue along the winding road and keep looking out on the right for the sign where you will find road side parking. As you went in the winter, warmer clothing that you can layer, always lots of water no matter what the weather, decent trainers (hiking boots not necessary but of course you wear them), always a hat, and always a snack. It is for me a 1 hour walk but of course with children it is going to take much longer. Not sure what age would be easy for them to walk up but I have seen many of about 6 and upwards. Younger than that, I would suggest you need a carrier to be able to put them on your back (and you need to be strong enough). Once you get to the top, it is quite obvious and this is where you turn to the right and follow the path along (which will take about another 15 - 20 min) to the cable car. The cable car used cost R110 per person. It rotates all the way down so you get the most fabulous views. Truly hope you had a wonderful time.

As much as I encourage exposing children to new experiences, table mountain is still a mountain and thus a dangerous place for children. Platteklip Gorge is far more strenuous than Lions Head and I would never take a small child up Lions Head. It only needs a few seconds of inattention for a really bad outcome. I would advise the Cable Car and then stay close to the Upper Station where it is mostly guard railed.