Table Mountain and Cableway
- Address:Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road, Cape Town
- Hours:Open Daily. Cableway runs from 8am - 7pm (last tram departs at 6pm)
- Admission:R170 for cableway
Good Views / Viewpoint, Must-Do Experience, Nature & Wildlife, Walking / Hiking, Mountain
5:24 AM Saturday, May 26
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If you're visiting Cape Town, Table Mountain is a must-see. Whether you choose to hike or drive to its flat-topped summit (hence the name) or take the Aerial Cable Way, you'll be treated to spectacular views of the city, Devil's Peak and Lion's Head.
Once you're at the top, there a 3 different walking paths to take: the 15-minute Dassie Walk, the 30-minute Agama Walk (providing you with a panomramic view of Cape Town and the peninsula), and the Klipspringer Walk, which ends above Platteklip Gorge. All of these provide you with plenty of photo opportunities, especially if you are into animals; rock hyrax, porcupines, mongooses and more live on the mountain, as well as some poisonous snakes (don't be afraid, just be careful).
Given that you'll be visiting a mountain, much of the activities involve taking advantage of Table Mountain's geographic features. In addition to hiking, Table Mountain's Back Table hides the Wynberg Caves, a series of sandstone tunnels. If you're into rock climbing, this is a fun destination, though stick to traditional climbing (no bolting is allowed). For the bold, abseiling (rappelling) is available at the upper cable station.
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Climb it, ride down it, traverse the mountain side via Cable Car. Whichever way you decide to tackle this phenomenal iconic landmark in the middle of Cape Town, you will not be disappointed. The setting fills the senses with wonderment. The size is overwhelming. The vision is breathtaking and will leave an impression difficult to shake. Continue Reading »
I’ll confess that when I booked in for a cycle down Table Mountain, I thought it’d be a leisurely glide along a few winding roads. It is nothing of the sort – this is proper mountain biking and those signing up for it should be expecting some hard work. For a start, the tracks on Table Mountain are quite treacherous. They’re fine for walkers, but on a bike you’re essentially riding the brakes down pretty steep scree slopes. Slow and steady without locking the brakes is the key – it’s very easy to fall off. The uphill stretches can be even tougher. Winds on Table Mountain can be fiercely strong, and if you’re cycling into one of the howlers, it can be murderous on the thighs. Similarly, some stretches of track can be rather sandy – think swimming through treacle and you’re about there. But cycling down Table Mountain is all about the challenge. It may be hard work – especially for a novice – but the rewards are worth it. The easier stretches are a delight to freewheel down, while the views of the city, the pine forests, the ocean and the mountain rarely drop below awe-inspiring. Continue Reading »
Note from Viator: This review is from David Whitley, who wrote a full-length review of his Table Mountain bike ride over on the Viator Blog.
Good tour, definitely a lot of work but well worth it. Views are great. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The aerial cable is a 5-minute ride from the Lower Cable Station (15 minutes south from the City Centre along Taflenberg Rd.), giving you a majestic shot of the city and the peninsula. Once you've disembarked at the Upper Cable Station, you can either head to an abseiling vendor or continue on to explore the mountain. Or you can stop for lunch - The Table Mountain Cafe is an excellent self-serve restaurant with pizza, gourmet burgers and more.
