Cape Escape Mountain Biking Tours EST. 1995
Mountain Biking Tokai Forest and Silvermine
A Full-Day Mountain Bike Tour: Silvermine and Tokai Forest
Our Mountain Biking Tokai Silvermine tour combines two areas. Firstly, the Silvermine nature reserve and secondly, the Tokai Forest.
Climbing Through Silvermine Nature Reserve
The Silvermine mountain bike trail initially begins on a rough 4×4 jeep track. However, just 2 kilometers into the ride, the surface transitions to dual concrete strips, which, in turn, improve traction along this particularly steep section. At the summit, sweeping views await as a rewarding end to your climb.
Spiraling Down Through Fynbos
From this vantage point, the real excitement begins; soon after, you’ll launch into a thrilling descent, spiraling through a series of S-bends that carve gracefully along the fynbos-covered ridge. It takes you a minute to zigzag all the way back to the lac, a great swimming place in summer. Followed by a stretch of rocky and sandy single connecting us to level 5 Tokai Forest contour road.
The Rebirth of Tokai Forest Trails
In 2015 and April 2025 a devastating fire gutted the Tokai Mountain bike trail network. After a tiresome refurbishing process by a committed team of builders and volunteers, the trail returned to its former glory. The tall alien pine trees that once ruled these parts and provided shelter from the sweltering heat have been replaced by small shrubs and natural fynbos-like vegetation.
The Challenge of the Tokai Mast Climb
See the radio mast on top of the mountain? That’s where we’re heading. Expect a grueling stretch of gravel up as well as tarred into the last part of the climb. Small break gives us a chance to admire the spectacular views overlooking Tokai and the vast expanses of the Cape Flats. It’s moments like these that make you appreciate the beauty of nature.
Conquering the Sentech Mast Ascent
The climb up to the mast is tough and for every kilometer you travel you gain 100m in elevation. It’s a climb most love to hate – beautiful but torturous. It’s a benchmark for riders to gauge their fitness and strength.
The radio mast is omnipresent – like a sentinel, it guards the summit. It’s the closest South Africans can get to a Tour de France HC climb. Not only is it the ideal fitness test, but it also offers a 360-degree view of the Cape Peninsula.
Sweat and granny gear are the order of the day as you wind your way up towards the Sentech mast (Constantia berg 987m), the last 5.4 km gradient at 7% average.
A Descent That Tests Skill and Nerve
Above all, caution must be taken on the descent. It’s an ideal test for man and machine against gravity. Your brakes will squeal and smolder in agony as they slow you down for the many hairpin bends that punctuate the route.
Once you reach the road fork, the gravel signals the imminent start of the single track. There are many natural features such as rock gardens, tree stumps and roots that comprise the single track. Having hosted an ABSA Cape Epic prologue and many races and events over the years, Tokai has always been held in high esteem.
Mountain Biking Tokai Silvermine Forest for the Bold and Adventurous
In conclusion, if you like a challenge, this one is for you. The subsequent beauty of the area and many facets of the routes makes it a beautiful day on the saddle. To sum up, a mountain biking full day tour to remember.
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Tour Profile

Mountain Biking Tokai Silvermine Forest Full Day Tour MTB 10
Tour Code: MTB10
- Fitness Level Difficult
- Technical Level Difficult
- Tour Duration: Full Day
- Number of Riders: 2 to 4
- Distance:Â 45km
- Total Accent:Â 1200m
- Terrain:Â Single & jeep track.
- Depart Time:Â 06:30 AM
- Return Time:Â 16:30 PM
Rates





Rate Options | Euro | Included |
Price Per Person | €220,00 | Tour Guide & Bicycle |
* Bring your own bike and get a discounted rate.
* Single supplement applies if only rider on the day of the tour.

Rate Options | Dollar | Included |
Price Per Person | $230.00 | Tour Guide & Bicycle |
* Bring your own bike and get a discounted rate.
* Single supplement applies if only rider on the day of the tour.

Rate Options | Pound | Included |
Price Per Person | £183.00 | Tour Guide & Bicycle |
* Bring your own bike and get a discounted rate.
* Single supplement applies if only rider on the day of the tour.

Rate Options | Rand | Included |
Price Per Person | ZAR 4200.00 | Tour Guide & Bicycle |
* Bring your own bike and get a discounted rate.
* Single supplement applies if only rider on the day of the tour.
R4,200.00
Minimum Number of Riders: 2
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Pickup Point
Free pick-up and drop-off within Cape Town city bowl area.
Return Point
Same as pickup point.
What to Wear
Cycling jersey, cycling short, cycling gloves, trail running shoes or cycling shoes.
Bring
Sun block, water, energy bars or dried fruit & nuts.
Inclusions
Mountain bike, helmet, water and mountain bike permit.
Exclusions
All extra & lunch.
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Customer Feedback

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In the early morning Patrick took us to climb the beautiful Table Mountain. He anticipated on the needs of the group, took great pictures for free and did every… read more thing with a smile. Absolute recommendation from me
jz202020202
9 February 2023 -
Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable about the region and the cable mountain ecosystem. He made the whole experience much more than just a hike up the mountain.
… read more /> He clearly knows Table Mountain inside out and was more than happy to go at our pace so that we got the most from the trip.
Would thoroughly recommend.Stewart R
2 February 2023 -
Patrick is a very nice person, a great MTB-guide who is perfectly adapting to his customers’ skills. Moments of him sharing his broad knowledge of the CT-area are also moments… read more to catch breath, as the trails can sometimes be pretty demanding. Exploring the CT-region by MTB is great and Patrick made it an unforgettable experience. Thanks, Patrick!
CornelJac
28 January 2023 -
Cape Escape Tours has to be the best tour you could ever be on. Patrick makes your day. On timepick up, polite, knowledgeable, great driver. understands… read more the client, responds to any request, flexible. Full day tour to the cape of good hope with a great hike to the lighthouse. Had ample time for shopping and lunch. A wonderful stop @ Boulders Beach to visit penguins and a love at first site to see Simons Town. Was sad to leave at the end of the day. Any tour would be great but I’d say full days are the greatest. Going back to Cape Town I’d book everyday with him. Thank you Patrick for being amazing keep on being you as you are simply the best.
Q5792VWdianes
27 January 2023 -
I had the pleasure to (try) the “Mini” peninsula all day tour. Patrick met me at the lower table car station at Table Mountain to start the tour. I was… read more his only guest, so we had lot’s of time to chat. Being in CT for 30 years and doing mtb for more than 15, Patrick definitely knows the ins and outs and is a very good guide.
The views and impressions, but also the inside informations on the tour were very special and even though I had to realise I would not make it back to the cable car station (I was around 250 / 1500 altitude meters short…), I still loved every meter I rode.
Patrick was kind enough to go on on his self to get his car, after which he fetched me and brought me to my car.
In a nutshell: Patrick is a very nice and fit guy you enjoy being around with that knows the Cape very well. I can recommend booking him–should I be travelling to CT again, I will do so myself!asseeger
25 January 2023 -
If you love to hike new places this is one to experience in Cape Town. Patrick of Cape Town Tours was knowledgeable of the history, the wildlife and flora… read more and fauna of this unique area. As we went by areas he was sure to point out areas of interest and explained throughly. The hike was a challenge for this elder hiker but Patrick was patient and the to assist when needed. If ever I return to Cape Town I will definitely book another tour!
Z6475ODcheryld
18 January 2023 -
A great tour to cape point! – We had a superior travel day to Cape Point with our driver and guide, Patrick……..he was friendly, a great driver, and a wealth of information……it all made for a memorable… read more day.
7 January 2023 -
Spectacular Mountain Biking Experience in Cape Town and Wine Country – My wife and I had an amazing ride with Patrick both along Table Mountain and then a few days later in Paarl on some excellent single track and Jeep trails.… read more The varied fauna and spectacular views left us hungry to go back and continue to ride with such a great guide. Both trips included high-end dual suspension mountain bikes and ended at lovely wineries which served excellent lunches. Patrick will be one of the first people we contact when we return to Cape Town – I couldn’t recommend a guide more highly.
24 December 2022