About Path and Peak Adventures
Learn about Path and Peak Adventures, what our values are, why we love hiking in Cape Town so much and why you can trust us to provide a fantastic hiking experience.
About Path and Peak Adventures
Mission As Guides
To connect people to the natural beauty of the Table Mountain National Park through mindfully guided hikes.
Founded in 2017 by South African adventurer Nick Rocke, Path and Peak Adventures aims to provide unforgettable outdoor experiences on Table Mountain and beyond. Nick, a qualified mountain guide, is passionate about finding peace in nature.We look forward to welcoming you for a walk “on the hill” soon!
Path and Peak Adventures Founder
Meet Our Founder, Nick Rocke
Our focus is to provide a hiking experience in a fun and safe way.
Path and Peak Adventures was started in Cape Town by Nicholas Rocke in the spring of 2017. Nick is a South African born nature-lover and has enjoyed spending the last 4 years providing beautiful, authentic and memorable experiences on Table Mountain for tourists from around the world.
Originally from Durban in Kwazulu-Natal, Nick spent his teens and adolescent years exploring the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, an iconic world heritage site, where he got his first taste of nature. Nick studied at Rhodes University and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism.
Whilst there, he was also the University’s Mountain Club Hiking Co-ordinator in 2012 which saw him organizing many multi-day hikes around the Eastern Cape for avid student hikers. It was here that the hiking bug really bit.
Nick went on to complete many of South Africa’s famous hiking trails in the years to come such as the Giants Cup Trail in the Drakensberg, the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma trails in the Western Cape, the Amatola Hiking Trail in the Eastern Cape and even a 156km trail in Scotland known as the West Highland Way!
His passion is forest bathing and is inspired by quiet, mindful walks in Table Mountains forests. He is a qualified and registered mountain guide in South Africa and is the current managing director of Path and Peak Adventures.
Whilst Nick doesn’t get to guide as much as he did in the early days, he still enjoys overseeing operations, chatting with guests and ensuring Path and Peak Adventure hikers are booked on the right hike for them with the most suitable guide.
Furthermore, he is also First Aid certified and a dedicated, hard-working and reliable professional.
Why Hire a Guide?
Table Mountain can be a dangerous place. The weather can change in an instant and hikers get lost and worse all the time. There are a multitude of criss-crossing paths, many of which lead to sheer cliffs that are dangerous for the inexperienced hiker.
All of our guides are qualified adventure guides specializing in Mountain Guiding with valid and certified First Aid qualifications. Moreover, all have a passion for the mountains and act with professionalism, dedication and respect at all times.
We’ll make sure you stay on the right path and experience the mountain in a fun yet safe way.
Why Path & Peak Adventures?
Let Our Values Do The Talking
We care about our clients interests and passions deeply.
◉ Respect for our natural environment is paramount.
◉ We adhere to the highest standards of excellence.
◉ We prioritise safety to the fullest.
◉ Finding solitude and quiet amongst the laughs is important.
◉ We like to socialise and get to know one another.
◉ A sense of adventure is key!
Our guides do more than lead the way; they enrich your experience with insights into the area’s history, flora, and fauna.
With Path and Peak Adventures, your Table Mountain hike stands out. Our expert, nature-loving guides share fascinating facts and captivating stories, especially about Kirstenbosch Gardens and Table Mountain.
We also prioritize excellent customer service, from prompt communication to holistic tours that start and end at your hotel.
Our team are a group of 20 & 30 somethings who work hard at providing a culturally rich yet entertaining experience. We welcome guests of all ages, from children right through to veteran hikers.
We also like to have fun. This isn’t a serious slog up the mountain, it’s a social event with laughs and jokes along the way where we like to get to know our guests personally.
Guiding up the mountain is our full-time passion—it’s what we know and love.
Our tours focus on solitude and mindfulness, inviting guests to fully immerse themselves in Cape Town’s nature, even on Lion’s Head.
Many have lost the simple joy of walking in the forest, letting worries fade. This mindful connection to nature inspired Nick Rocke to start Path and Peak, rekindling a deep love for the outdoors—a reason guests return year after year.
We also place a big emphasis on photography and capturing beautiful and authentic moments on camera for you to cherish back home, and what more beautiful a place in the world than on Table Mountain in the Mother City.
We can’t wait for you to join us for a walk ‘on the hill’ soon.